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Had 2 yearling in a row, pedigree Texels, mother the lambs (both twins) but won’t let them feed. I have had one in an adopter for the last 3 days (out in the night) doesn’t flinch when they feed. As soon as they are out, won’t let them. Any advice? I know 2 doesn’t sound many but we don’t have...

Could be a silly question but how far can you go with the info collected from a DNA test. For example I'd like to test a pedigree yearling ewe, bought her mother in lamb. The sire is DNA tested but only the Grandsire of her Dam is DNA tested. If I get her DNA tested will I be able to get the...

Cancellation of Agricultural Property Relief (APR) is the only way we will see a decrease in land prices/farms and estates for sale. As we stand, even with the interest rates there is a enough institutional investors who will buy land and estates to save on Inheritance Tax (IHT), there is also...

You’re not wasting your time, it’s very satisfying. Think of it like going to Vegas, only spend what you can afford to lose and you won’t stop smiling…most of the time

Hi, I know there are various cough threads, but hoping/desperate for some help. Got 3 yearling ewes with a cough, 2 x Texel x Blue Texel and 1 Blue Texel x Welsh Mule. They are breathing fine, no abscesses, eating well, super fit and mobile BUT when they are moved they cough like mad, I did...

Had a dead ewe so thought I’d check the liver and maybe putting the photos on here will start a bit of a discussion, any thoughts?

How do people feel about yearlings that don't take their lambs? Could they be ok next year? Tried everything, a few times we thought it was ok, ended up a no-go. Thanks in advance.

If/when they reduce/stop Agricultural Property Relief we might see prices drop. Farmers likely to lose out in that scenario too through reduction in tax relief on death, could be the argument.

Hi, sorry! They are now sold, I forgot I put this up here. Apologies.

14 1 crop Suffolk Mules, all lambed and reared last year as yearlings. 2-year-old (30 months). Ram in 9th October - 4th November. Due 4th March - 30th March. Scanned 214% with 1 single, 10 twins and 3 triplets. In lamb to a good Beltex ram. Strong ewes. MV Accredited.

Does anyone ever feed just Sugar Beet pellets for lambing? Just wondered what they are like for sheep. Seen a few people use it in a mix and some ram breeders using it to what looks look a good success!

Interested to know what people do with big bales regarding keeping them out? We have a bit of rain coming in this weekend, they've been baled 3 days ago and there is good weather after the damp weekend. Better to keep them out for a few weeks?

Hi All, wormed some lambs 9 days ago. Just in the field now and found a few lambs with worms in their stool like the photos. Used Rycoben. Resistance or dying worms? Thanks

Isn't this a complete contraction to your initial argument? Initially you had said that "us farmers" can't simply claim something is untrue yet when you come across something you don't understand or agree with your first reaction is to claim it is BS. I would ask you, as you did in your...

Is it a given?! I know there is the talk of Public Goods for Public Money and Economic Resilience but without the European money I don’t expect we will get the same amount and especially not on an area payment basis.

Are people more concerned about the outcome of Brexit or what seems to be the demise of BPS and what (if anything) will replace it?

No I am afraid it isn't, I am based in the Vale of Glamorgan

Big round bales of 2014 meadow hay for sale. It is excellent quality and anyone is more than welcome to come and see it before it is bought. I am looking for someone to take a large amount off me at £18 a bale. I don't have the equipment to deliver such amounts and am based just outside...