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  1. millen87

    Outdoor pigs

    Hi I've bought a few weaners to run on some rough ground. I'm new to pigs I'm feeding them pellets. How much kg per head a day. Any other feeds to keep costs down. Thanks
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    Sheep breeds

    Hi everyone thinking of changing things around a little this year atm im running 100 ewes mostly suffolk/texel cross lambing from mid January scanning in 167% or there abouts have 44 acres plus winter grazing available near by. Considering selling my own ewes out then buying in hoggets to lamb...
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    New born lambs

    Hi guys doesnt any1 jag there new born lambs shortly after birth with betamox/penicillin ect is a job worth doing.
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    Ewes going off their feet

    Hi folks had a ewe on her side on Sunday morning couldnt stand took her home in trailer and gave her calcium under the skin and jag of terramicin bak on her feet yesterday but still dull. Another ewe in the same field this morning showing similar signs dull and staggering. Dosed with triclafas 1...
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    Winter sheep grazing

    Hi ive few field's close to home with good grass on them would it be better ate down clean now or let it stay there to turn ewes and lambs into in spring i have winter grazing available. Cheers
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    Teaser Ram

    Hi there just wondering do use run your ewes with the teaser in good lush grass ( flushing ) for the 2 weeks or keep them in poorer grass when teasing.
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    Liquid Gold

    Hi folks is anybody used liquid gold on there sheep flock any good. Giving it a go this year.
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    Lambing %

    Hi folks looking to try get my lamb% up. (more lambs ) usually lamb middle of January onwards texel/ Suffolk cross and few mules also run a teaser 2 weeks before rams go in. Have bolused ewes last couple of years pre tupping but not seeing and big results. Any suggestions
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    Lambing %

    Hi folks looking to try get my lamb% up. (more lambs ) usually lamb middle of January onwards texel/ Suffolk cross and few mules also run a teaser 2 weeks before rams go in. Have bolused ewes last couple of years pre tupping but not seeing and big results. Any suggestions
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    Lambs with sore feet

    HI there have ewes and lambs on late winter grazing which the grass is quite long the lambs 6/8 weeks seems to be raw in between clets probably scald what is best cure footbath spray ect....
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    Spectam/scour halt

    Hi folks who all uses Spectam is it needed for new born lambs or would it be one less job to do at lambing time plus saving money and time. I've used it for years now but know few boys who don't and seem to get by ok.
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    Gator/rtv

    Looking at buying a gator/rtv which make is best petrol/deisel ect we have a kubota deisel out on trail at min seems very sluggish and hard to change gear. Thanks
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    Sponges

    Sponged some ewe lambs yesterday how long would people keep them in ewe lambs only ever done ewes before thanks
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    New claim for sfp

    Hi folks I have about 20acres I'm farming between ground I own and rent. I have applied to do a level 2 course starting in October there are no entitlements on any of the ground in have. Will I be able to claim next year when I have the course complete. Also I'm in Northern Ireland cheers
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    Orf in lambs

    Anybody any tips or ways to get rid of orf. Thanks
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    Feeding ewes

    How much meal does everyone feed pre lambing, twins and singles are in separate groups.
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    Zetor spool bank

    Hi folks any ideas how I can get a extra spool on my zetor 5341. need 2 spools to work a silage rake
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    wooden sheep hurdles

    Hi folks any ideas of putting wooden hurdles together to make pens instead of rope which usually loosens and hurdles are lying all shapes. Cheers
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    teaser rams

    Looking some advice on using teaser rams. How many days is it best to run. Hopeing to lamb last week January.
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    zetor 5341

    hi folks my tractor seems to be putting water into the engine oil. would it be head gasket gone, also any way of checking before taking apart, thanks for any advice
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