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    Rat tracking powder

    Can you still buy above . I Remember using racuum ?? a blue powder which was very effective. I have a rat who is killing chickens /pigeons ect who refuses to eat poison and also evades the many fenn traps I have put on runs . Even tried running a ferret through holes but doesn't seem to put it...
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    poorly tup

    Found one of my tups yesterday with what I suspected was staggers. Gazing in to space he had a few scars on his head from what looked like head butting a wall no other tups in field for him to fight with . Gave him 60ml of calciject under skin . Today he is now down with rigid legs and jumpy...
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    Carrying livestock in a pick up

    What is the official law on this I carry sheep/goats sometimes calves in the back of a landrover defender pick up with a ifor Williams top on. I asked the vet at a local slaughterhouse he said he had no issues with it but added it was local authority's call rather than his that mattered . Now...
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    Thin broken mouthed ewes

    Had a few lambed without milk . Ewes are fine just dry bags I've taken lambs off them and fostered to milkier mothers. question is will they still put on weight and how long can I expect them to take on some nice grass as I have a field away from farm I don't like taking ewes and lambs to due to...
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    kid goat

    we have kid goats available fit for slaughter immediately.
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    Small lambs

    I have some rough badly bred light lambs 20-28kg amongst a batch of better heavier lambs that require some feed now to finish. Would you separate small lambs and allow them to hopefully grow or feed the lot and draw as fat irrespective of weight ?
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    maggots in lambs feet

    getting a few of these this year . Whats best thing for getting maggots out as blue/purple spraying them after trimming foot has left me with last 2 lambs dead shortly after spraying them
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    lambivac ovivac

    we used lambivac 4 week ago can 2nd jab be ovivac or do we have to use lambivac again TIA
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    Cow Down

    Found a in calf cow down and unable to stand again vet induced calf as she was very near calving and cow wasn't eating. She has since calved a healthy calf which is been bottle fed. Cow has also decided to start eating/drinking again and appears fine in every way apart from getting up . One of...
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    automatic milk feeders

    Looking at different milk feeders for batches of around 50 lambs and would be used for calves when no lambs available. Seen the heatwave ones anyone any experiences. Good and bad points , Prices ? anyone selling used second hand
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    when to bring ewes indoors

    Will be starting lambing in 4 weeks how soon before would you fetch ewes inside. they have just about eaten up and are nibbling ad lid dry silage outside at moment . my corn will be here Tuesday.
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    swayback

    is there any hope for a hogg who eats and drinks ok but cant stand due to swayback. its losing condition fast now and thinking euthenise is going to best for it
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    Dry stone walling stone

    How much is it worth ? west yorks
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    adding another tup

    Bought a new tup 3 Shear this year and are keen for him to cover as many as possible. Was warned he is prone to fighting how long should I leave him with 80 ewes before adding another tup so I can be sure they get round all of ewes . would he still want to fight if ewes are all covered 2nd tup...
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    Whole barley & wheat

    Anyone in Yorkshire/Lancashire area got any for sale bagged or loose 2/3 tonnes at a time can pick up
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    Graham Edwards v Ifor Williams

    Bought a new ifor 4 year ago not over impressed with it . I am now upgrading to one with decks I have almost identical offers for a swap from both Ifor and GE dealers for there demountable trailers. Like the look of the wind away decks over fold away ones . But which would forum members...
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    gundog

    I am looking for a decent trained gun dog . After unexpectedly finding myself without one I will be also getting a lab pup when right ones are available but would like a older dog/bitch to shoot over for this and next season. Indoor or outdoor dog
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    Brad Rushton Buildings

    Advertise in FG anyone had a building off them feedback please good or bad
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    Steel framed building 60 x 40

    To BS 5502 painted steelwork Price IN 15ft Bays 12ft to eaves 15 degree roof pitch End 1 concrete panel to 2 metre then closed Yorkshire board minus approx. 2ft 6" door hole end 2 as above minus 15 foot door hole Side 1 concrete panels to 2 metres complete length and closed Yorkshire board...
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    Situation Vacant dry stone waller Bradford/Halifax area

    Need a couple of New Walls building and a gap building up Bradford/Halifax area Suit someone whos just starting up/learning trade or a retired waller looking for a bit extra money. No great rush do it as and when you can
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