Author Topic: Help and farmsitting (Read 1571 times)

Rupert the bear · « **on:** August 20, 2015, 07:15:23 pm »

Collective brain picking time,
We're having to accept that help is needed on the croft
What would be the best way to advertise for weekend help , and help at kidding time during the day feeding etc and what about farm sitting if and when we take a holiday ? ( I understand a holiday is a break from what you normally do ! ) We're in Aberdeenshire and really need some one trustworthy and reliable. Any suggestions how to approach this and what happens about payment ?

Caroline1 · « **Reply #1 on:** August 20, 2015, 07:55:42 pm »

No experience in this but Facebook seems to be a good starting point. There must be local groups you could post on

clydesdaleclopper · « **Reply #2 on:** August 20, 2015, 08:05:17 pm »

I'm sure I have seen someone advertising smallholding sitting in Aberdeenshire but can't remember where atm. If I find it I will let you know.

For kidding time how about getting a helper through the HelpX site where they help out in return for food and board. We had helpers when we were lambing and kidding and it was great.

Bionic · « **Reply #3 on:** August 20, 2015, 09:45:07 pm »

For holidaying we have found other local smallholders a great help. In fact we have one a couple of miles away and we look after their animals and they do the same for us.
Of course it needs careful planning but it does work.

farmvet · « **Reply #4 on:** August 20, 2015, 11:34:53 pm »

Word of mouth seems to be best. Ask a few local farmers or at mart, Most of the good freelance stockpersons don't need to advertise. You may find a good local farmers teenage son/daughter who'd relish the cash and the chance to get away from home for a bit, got the skills plus back up if they run into any problems.