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Dangermouse

  • Joined Feb 2010
Another newbie
« on: February 10, 2010, 12:28:39 pm »
Hi all, Im now in the process of buying some land in Norfolk and I am hoping to run as a very small smallholding (2.5 acres)

Im planning on keeping aminly rare breed sheep

Im sure ill be asking for loads of advice in the future

pottsie

  • Joined Jan 2010
Re: Another newbie
« Reply #1 on: February 10, 2010, 01:28:15 pm »
Hi and welcome from snowy Durham.

Dangermouse

  • Joined Feb 2010
Re: Another newbie
« Reply #2 on: February 10, 2010, 01:43:46 pm »
Thanks pottsie, its trying to snow down here in Norfolk as well

brrrrrrrrrrrrrr

daniellestocks

  • Joined Jun 2009
  • Nr Pickering, North Yorkshire
Re: Another newbie
« Reply #3 on: February 10, 2010, 01:45:21 pm »
Hello from snowy Pickering, North Yorks, welcome, your sure to get plenty of sound advice on here, good luck  :)
Danielle

Rosemary

  • Joined Oct 2007
  • Barry, Angus, Scotland
    • The Accidental Smallholder
Re: Another newbie
« Reply #4 on: February 10, 2010, 01:50:15 pm »
Hi and welcome from sunny Alloa.

Have you decided on a breed yet?

JulieS

  • Joined Mar 2009
  • Devon - EX39 5RF
    • Ford Mill Farm
Re: Another newbie
« Reply #5 on: February 10, 2010, 02:02:59 pm »
Hello and welcome from sunny Devon  :)
Pedigree GOS Pigs and Butchery for Smallholders.

Dangermouse

  • Joined Feb 2010
Re: Another newbie
« Reply #6 on: February 10, 2010, 02:10:47 pm »
Hi and welcome from sunny Alloa.

Have you decided on a breed yet?

I still have a lot of research to do but Portlands are looking good to me  ;D

Hilarysmum

  • Joined Oct 2007
Re: Another newbie
« Reply #7 on: February 10, 2010, 04:42:33 pm »
We keep mainly pigs but have 2 ewes and a surprise lamb.

HappyHippy

  • Guest
Re: Another newbie
« Reply #8 on: February 10, 2010, 06:04:34 pm »
Hello from me in South Lanarkshire  ;D

Micko

  • Joined Jan 2010
Re: Another newbie
« Reply #9 on: February 10, 2010, 06:30:38 pm »
Hi and welcome from Northumberland. Been smacking fencing posts in through the snow today to keep warm.

CameronS

  • Joined Aug 2009
  • North East Fife
Re: Another newbie
« Reply #10 on: February 10, 2010, 07:46:33 pm »
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Hello from snowy Pickering, North Yorks

i know its hijacking this post, but how bad is the snow, we are supposed to be coming down to Great Habton this weekend and we haven't heard from my Aunt and Uncle and i don't really ffacny getting stuck in the car  ;D.

And welcome from a cold (but not snowed in) fife

little blue

  • Joined Jun 2009
  • Derbyshire
Re: Another newbie
« Reply #11 on: February 10, 2010, 08:39:09 pm »
Hello and welcome from Derbyshire.  its Very Cold!!
Little Blue

Dangermouse

  • Joined Feb 2010
Re: Another newbie
« Reply #12 on: February 10, 2010, 08:43:56 pm »
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Hello from snowy Pickering, North Yorks

i know its hijacking this post, but how bad is the snow, we are supposed to be coming down to Great Habton this weekend and we haven't heard from my Aunt and Uncle and i don't really ffacny getting stuck in the car  ;D.

And welcome from a cold (but not snowed in) fife

Just a little snow in Norolk today but it is dam cold

ballingall

  • Joined Sep 2008
  • Avonbridge, Falkirk
Re: Another newbie
« Reply #13 on: February 11, 2010, 09:39:46 pm »
Hello and welcome!  :)

Farmer

  • Joined May 2009
  • Sidway, Staffordshire
    • Farmeats.com
Re: Another newbie
« Reply #14 on: February 26, 2010, 07:59:09 pm »
Hi and a belated welcome from Staffordshire...Portland are a lovely breed, I have Balwens, Shropshire and Southdown...consider what you want from your animals before you decide on what to buy...some are better for producing meat/wool than others and some breeds are smaller/larger and hardier...if your new to sheep I would suggest you seek advice before spending your money.

Best of luck with your project...

Farmer,  :farmer:
« Last Edit: February 26, 2010, 08:01:23 pm by Farmer »

 

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