Lesley Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Excellent news Tahsa - I hope it works out for you. You won't need to do much topping if you have sheep - we use our sheep as lawnmowers You will need to do it once and then they'll keep it down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Sound great Tasha!! Your own little smallholding empire! keep us posted on how it goes and what you decide. I am not at all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 showing Tasha hen houses unused is fatal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Just caught up with thei Tasha.... it sounds wonderful and just what you've wanted. Has Prudence had a look with you? I really MUST get up to see you, but the next few weekends are stacked up, plus the van is in dock and possibly terminal I can see Lewis moving in with you if you get sheep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted July 16, 2009 Author Share Posted July 16, 2009 Lewis can be my shepherd If we got the field the plan would be to move the table birds up there to free up some of the garden. Honest. I'm trying to be sensible but Prudence has wandered off muttering some choice words under her breath so I am not sure she will be on hand to offer advice as she doesnt seem to be talking to me now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 I'm trying to be sensible but Prudence has wandered off muttering some choice words under her breath so I am not sure she will be on hand to offer advice as she doesnt seem to be talking to me now I can believe that! I used to help out with the lambing on a friends' cornish sheep farm and (as Lesley says) they have only one aim in life... to die Lovely animals, but oh, so dim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Perverse, yes! - dim, no!! Sheep can be very clever - especially when it comes to outwitting a human Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted July 16, 2009 Author Share Posted July 16, 2009 OH says I am recklessly impulsive (I think it was a compliment...) he was my boyfriend when I had horses as a teenager though so he does know that I am used to veterinary emergencies, getting up early, mucking out and sitting up all night with ill animals so am at least understanding of the commitment involved and I think that puts his mind at rest! Crazy sheep may be my downfall though We have left a message on the chaps phone about the field Are we crackers? watch this space! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Are we crackers? watch this space! Of course, but that's why we like you Perverse is a good word for them Lesley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Lewis can be my shepherd I'm there! I wonder what will go in the other side of the field, it could be a dangerous place for all those table birds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 You'll get her into trouble young man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 You'll get her into trouble young man! Me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted July 16, 2009 Author Share Posted July 16, 2009 Would love some Lewis but they are so expensive, just sorting out the field and buying the sheep is going to cost several hundred pounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moochoo Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Go for it! You'll always wonder "what if?" if you turn it down. The money side obviously hasn't put you off too much or you would have immediately turned it down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Would love some Lewis but they are so expensive, just sorting out the field and buying the sheep is going to cost several hundred pounds I know what you mean , costs for everything are going up all the time. If you aren't too fussed about the breed, some farmers give away the cade lambs, because they cost them money and time which they don't have. I know at the childrens farm they got 6 cade lambs in every year for the children to bottle feed . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 good luck with this Tasha, I am sure you might have some visitors to help you. Is their a rescue Alpaca place where you can rescue some?? or am I being silly.?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted July 18, 2009 Author Share Posted July 18, 2009 OK we are all systems go. The owner of the field came to see us and we ok'd our fencing plans with him, agreed rent and he is ok with the chickens he is a really nice guy The local paddock maintenance man came to see us and we agreed a price for 100m of fencing, repairs to other fencing and topping the field, a few things are gonna need to go on ebay I think We are now tennants of a 3 acre field and stable building Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 All in favour of a trip to stay with Redwing say "AYE" Alpacasalpacasalpacas . . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurmurf Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 AYE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 YAY!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Aye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 AYE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 is there an echo???? Aye!!!! congrats Tasha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Aye Well done ... but where are the photos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 Tasha is coming to see our sheep today (and all the rest ) The invitation had nothing to do with us needing to vaccinate the ewe lambs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
