shetland. we have six kids. only two really help. our croft has been run down for years and having maxed out buying the croft we can't afford to do any of the urgent jobs. like a new septic system. roof, wiring heating. but its not worth the worrying. we have a flock of 80 or so layers and sell to two shops. that really is our only income from the croft. 8 shetlands and 13 sheep at the moment. i can't imagine doing your number of sheep. all that shearing and hoof care. our goal is not to lose any stock over winter. which we have been lucky to do. this has clearly not been the case in some of the hilly areas. lots of patches of wool. at least the gulls and hoodies are going to have a good spring.