WILF 44,182 Posted June 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 1 hour ago, vfr400boy said: Finely got me some lambs What are they mate, Suffolk’s ? How much did they cost you ? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vfr400boy 3,112 Posted June 8, 2020 Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 They Suffolks cross mule some have more mule than others they 9 weeks n I gave £30 each for them I could of maybe found some cheaper but they was local and well looked after 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WILF 44,182 Posted June 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 3 minutes ago, vfr400boy said: They Suffolks cross mule some have more mule than others they 9 weeks n I gave £30 each for them I could of maybe found some cheaper but they was local and well looked after I’d say that’s a bargain mate, they look in fine order. Well, that’s the start of it, you have let yourself in for it now mate....that won’t be the last animal you buy haha Enjoy 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vfr400boy 3,112 Posted June 8, 2020 Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 Thanks my daughter is buzzing about them just Hope she will be ok in September when they go to slaughter house Got 27 warren hen chicks other week to keep her busy to they growing nicely hopefully have eggs from them come end of September 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WILF 44,182 Posted June 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 39 minutes ago, vfr400boy said: Thanks my daughter is buzzing about them just Hope she will be ok in September when they go to slaughter house Got 27 warren hen chicks other week to keep her busy to they growing nicely hopefully have eggs from them come end of September I have 4 kids aged from 6 to 18 mate and our ethos is this, we all eat meat so we now have the ability to treat an animal with respect, give it a good healthy happy life and when it’s time to harvest one, they get taken to the abattoir alone or as a couple. No stress, no cruelty, they know us and walk off the trailer like pets happy as Larry. Its the most humane way of eating meat possible. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vfr400boy 3,112 Posted June 8, 2020 Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 That's it we have eaten our own chickens n pigeons shes been ferreting with me n shooting (shes 7 now ) but nothing has looked as cute as the lambs ha am sure she will be fine 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pirate 9000 675 Posted June 8, 2020 Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 Looks like lambs have had fly treatment keep close eye on them after about 6 weeks for fly strike look after their feet,start shiting loose worm them straight away,job should be a good one. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vfr400boy 3,112 Posted June 8, 2020 Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 Yes lad sprayed them with crovect fly stuff I have a bottle of wormer ready Quote Link to post Share on other sites
South hams hunter 8,814 Posted June 8, 2020 Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 On 20/04/2020 at 18:02, kinkell said: Been watching Charles Dowding no dig gardening on you tube growing vegetables well made and informative we'll worth a watch Ive been watching him lately, wealth of knowledge 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WILF 44,182 Posted June 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 I have been finding out lately about regenerative farming, it’s interesting as f**k. Have to admit, I’m right into it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
leegreen 2,099 Posted June 8, 2020 Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 On 20/04/2020 at 11:26, WILF said: Been finding some good podcasts and groups on FB with some really interesting stuff.....well worth a listen or looking at if you have an interest in such things. Anyone else looking at this type of stuff? I listen to Radio 4 periodically old c0nts I think they call it. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fred90 3,088 Posted June 8, 2020 Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 7 hours ago, vfr400boy said: Finely got me some lambs carry on with this farming malarkey and you will have lads knocking on the door asking for permission Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vfr400boy 3,112 Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 Form this Pictures won't load ??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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vfr400boy 3,112 Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 1 minute ago, Balaur said: Should keep you going a while what age were they? We got a couple of pigs coming soon, well the meat ,looking forwards..... I got um beginning of June at around 10 weeks old I think? I'd love some pigs but the lad I rent the land off won't let me Going to do 8 lambs next year as the grass was beating the sheep this year so I had lots of striming to do Biggest lamb was 51kg but not fatty so well happy 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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