[Cuddles]

Hi guys,

I'm after some advice - from those based in Scotland (as I'm sure the rules are different in England and Wales).

I have a couple of lambs that are ready to go off the abattoir and I wanted to get their skins processed - times a ticking I know... 
When I spoke to the abattoir they will only give me the skins back if I have a licence for them. 
 - So my first question... who do I get the licence from? is it the local council or AHLVA?  I've tried calling both but got no answer, I've emailed both but I'm still waiting for an answer.

 - My second question... for those that have had their sheep skins processed, who did you use?

Many Thanks

[Rosemary]

APHA and Skyeskyns 

[Womble]

Cuddles - whereabouts are you?  We're in the same situation (nr Stirling).

I was thinking about doing a home kill so we could keep one particular skin, although I haven't looked up whether I need a license for that too. Just as you say, the clock is ticking, so I don't know whether it will happen or not.

If you do manage to find a way forward, could we club together somehow perhaps?

[Cuddles]

Thanks Rosemary,

Womble,
I've been in contact with APHA and they gave me the email address scotlandabp@apha.gsi.gov.uk so I've emailed them to see if they can send on the relevant forms etc.

I don't think I'm too far from you, I'll ping you a dm later today.

Cheers all,
Cuddles

[Womble]

Perfect!  I'd like at least one done, and possibly as many as three if the price isn't too extortionate. Perhaps by clubbing together, we can get a better deal?