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  1. J

    Becoming a contract shepherd.

    Hi! so I’ve done a similar post before, but now narrowed down what I want to achieve! I’d love to pursue work as a contract shepherd, working on a 500 ewe farm at the moment a few days a week as a little part time job, but want to do this full time. what is everyone’s opinions tips etc how to...
  2. cotswoldcs

    Situation Vacant Experienced shepherd - full time, permanent position available

    We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced shepherd for our mixed farm in the Cotswolds. We run a flock of over 1,000 breeding ewes plus replacements and finish all of our lambs. This is a full time, permanent position and comes with the option of a recently refurbished 3 bedroom cottage in...
  3. E

    Ram advice

    I have 1000 Romney ewes down on the Kent marshes , currently the 230 replacement tegs go to a Southdown ram for easy lambing and the ewes go to a Romney ram but we seem to be 5kg short each year off the lambs . Any suggestions on a different ram to improve lamb weight? Bearing in mind must be...
  4. farmerboyplanto

    Lambing job wanted

    21 year old male looking for a 2nd lambing job in the new year, Physically fit, forward thinking and a positive attitude. I will be finished my current lambing job on the 20th march so will be available from this date for how ever long. 2 seasons lambing experience prior to this, I do not know...
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