Author Topic: Well-grown Hebridean cross Welsh Black lamb FREE to uplift, Perthshire (Read 8334 times)

Heyup · « **on:** December 27, 2014, 04:01:25 pm »

This ad is for an approximately seven-month-old Hebridean cross Welsh Black lamb. We acquired him as a companion animal for our small pet equine.

We were absolutely assured when we purchased him that he was a wether, but just recently he has been exhibiting behaviour- and seems to have the physical characteristics of - a rig.

We live next to a serious farmer, and I can’t possibly keep him just in case he escapes and mates with the ewes next door.

He is therefore free to the first person who is able to collect him. He would be good for the freezer or possibly as a lawnmower if you don’t have ewes nearby. He’s tame and comes to call.

We’ll be sorry to see him go but it’s the only responsible thing to do.

Please send a Private Message if you’re genuinely interested.

waterbuffalofarmer · « **Reply #1 on:** December 27, 2014, 04:41:29 pm »

Why not advertise on preloved or farmers guardian, there are generally people who need a ram at this time of year.
Hope this helps

Heyup · « **Reply #2 on:** December 27, 2014, 05:30:13 pm »

Hi waterbuffalofarmer,

Many thanks for your advice. I'd feel dishonest suggesting he's suitable ram material as I'm pretty sure his wethering was just highly unsuccessful.

He's, very unfortunately, what seems to be a typical 'rig' (testes present but unable to descend properly).

His behaviour has become much more tup-like just recently, and he's definitely eyeing up the girls - even bothering the equine he shares a field with.

I think ending up in someone's freezer is, however sadly, the likeliest option.

waterbuffalofarmer · « **Reply #3 on:** December 27, 2014, 06:05:34 pm »

yea i suppose so, ah well i hope he tastes nice, I never keep any of my ram lambs back unless they're outstanding.

Womble · « **Reply #4 on:** December 27, 2014, 09:15:47 pm »

Not being funny Heyup, but why not your freezer? I know you bought him as a companion animal, but if that's not going to work out, why shouldn't you at least get the consolation prize?

Heyup · « **Reply #5 on:** December 27, 2014, 09:46:28 pm »

Hi Womble,

Really good question and simple answer:

I'm from a farming background and can take a fairly unsentimental view of this situation. Not being a farmer, however, I'm not even sure who the local abbatoirs / licensed slaughtermen are in our area (Perthshire). The lamb was acquired as a 'pet' and I didn't foresee having to let him go, having had no reason to doubt he was a true wether until very recently.

My Better Half does not take so pragmatic an attitude and would be extremely upset about the lamb's demise and would certainly balk at the thought of eating him. I have no such squeamishness, but have to respect my O.H.'s feelings.

It is understood between us that the lamb needs to go - hence him being free to someone who'll simply take him away.

He's a well-grown wee thing and has been very well-looked-after and has had a totally natural diet, so I imagine he'd make someone a really good New Year roast.... It's just a pity our own freezer's not an option.

waterbuffalofarmer · « **Reply #6 on:** December 28, 2014, 08:19:51 am »

You could sell him through market as fat, at least you'll get something for all the effort.

ellied · « **Reply #7 on:** December 28, 2014, 11:09:22 am »

Your local is probably Dunblane. You could probably take him there and sell or give the meat to family or acquaintance that would resolve the oh situation which I completely understand. Be another option if you don't get takers straight away. The behaviour part would be over anyway.

Heyup · « **Reply #8 on:** December 28, 2014, 04:10:15 pm »

Hi ellied, and many thanks for the abbatoir info. Unfortunately I don't have my own transport

. But if anyone reading this who does have transport wants to collect him and take him to Dunblane that's not a problem.

He remains free to someone prepared to collect him; please drop me a Private Message if you're interested - many thanks.

Heyup · « **Reply #9 on:** January 05, 2015, 01:53:46 pm »

Hi Folks,

Really - no takers? Surely someone would like to collect him for their freezer (he's Blairgowrie based).

This lamb has got to go so if you can collect him send me a PM - he's well-grown and FREE.

Heyup · « **Reply #10 on:** January 11, 2015, 04:31:27 pm »

Hello again folks,

This lamb is really causing me a problem now and I literally don't seem able to give him away!

Therefore would some kind person please come and collect him if I offer £20 to cover the cost of fuel from Blairgowrie to Dunblane (abbatoir)?

Please send a private message if you can help.

devonlady · « **Reply #11 on:** January 12, 2015, 08:13:11 am »

I can't believe that someone has not leapt at this offer!! If you were down this way I would have him like a shot.
Is there a farmer nearby? Explain your problem and ask for advice, they may take him or know someone who will (keep quiet about the 20 quid though) or they may take him to market for you, in which case it may cost you your £20. I'm only sorry I can't be of practical help.

waterbuffalofarmer · « **Reply #12 on:** January 12, 2015, 08:59:19 pm »

Am sorry I live too far away, I really wish I knew someone who could help.

sokel · « **Reply #13 on:** January 13, 2015, 09:12:19 am »

Too far for us to help aswell otherwise we could have taken him on

SallyintNorth · « **Reply #14 on:** January 13, 2015, 11:07:11 am »

The only thing I can think is that people assume he will taste 'rammy', as he's clearly hormonal at the moment, and so would not want to slaughter and butcher him right now.

If you can't find someone with a trailer to take him to market, you may have to get the local fallen stock company to come and shoot him and take him away. Or your local hunt would probably do that for you. The hunt may be able to take him away alive, which would no doubt be preferable to your OH.