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Is there a better place to source wood shavings for our broiler chicks in the brooder? Currently buying at £10per bale retail, its a bit of a killer. Right now I'm thinking best plan would be to buy a couple pallet loads at the start of the year. Thanks

what changed that?

Just had some ungelded swaledale rams dropped off at the farm this week, they're at 30-35kg currently. What rough price per head would they be worth? Thanks

I'm going to check the upcoming York machinery sale, amongst others, for a used hammer mill. In the mean time, could you recommend anywhere else to look? Cheers

Fair point, might not be worth it, I'll look into it. Theres plenty spare material around the farm so it shouldn't be an expensive job to put up a small silo or bin, as long as it saves a decent chunk of money to make it worth while.

Compared to 25kg bags or tote bags, its alot cheaper to have a wagon blow it into a bin of some sort, so if I can, I want to aim for that

I'm looking at storing roughly 4 tons of poultry feed for the coming spring/summer months. Apart from a purpose built bin, what would be best to store it for minimal condensation and longevity? Seen a few people build a small silo from plyboard, seen others use ibc's previously used for non...

We are considering putting in an off on a small farm, now derelict for nearly 10 years. Hopefully the attachment gives more details if you'd like to see. Main points are: The price of the farm reflects its development rather then agricultural potential. 23 acres of good grazing land. Farm...

I run a small flock of broilers during spring and summer, usually raising them on organic feed then selling finished birds direct to customer. Retailing my birds helped absorb some of the price increases this year but I can't see the point raising any broilers next year if feed is the same or...

I'm looking for a 'good' accountant, one that does the essentials but goes a bit above and beyond with advice to really bring that tax bill down, being able to suggest any grants or schemes that might help too. My current one is fine, cheap and cheerful but only does the bare minimum and isn't...

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Im looking at buying some lambs ideally under 25kg to fatten and butcher myself for retail. With spring lamb sales usually not offering anything under 35kg, and store lamb sales not until the back end of the year, how best could I go about this? Cheers

Anyone recommend where to get a quote for corrugated plastic roof sheeting? Cheers

Shedding Race

Thanks for the info and pics

Looking at making a race once lambing is over. Just wondering what is the normal width and height companies like ritchie and rappa etc make theirs? Also if any pics can be shared of yours for a bit of inspiration!! Cheers

I've been in talks with a local estate agent about 3 fields, totalling roughly 50 acres. External fences are good, as is land, largely permanent pasture (15 acres dedicated silage meadows) with spring or streams in each field, no buildings. To begin with the land lord is prepared to offer...

Your right, field can certainly handle much more, but this is just a starter flock, planning to get numbers up once a few issues, including tenancy, have been ironed out.

I see what you mean, hauling water wouldn't be much fun even without time factored in. We fortunately have enough pipe from infrastructure used for our dairy herd which was sold earlier this year, so the first option shouldn't be too bad. I planned on pumping water up hill to refill the IBC...