The British sheep dairy association

[derek]

Does any body on the tff have connections to the bsda is it closed down at the moment? I have sent accouple of emails and left messages on there answer phone and had no response of any kind, Thanks

 

[spin cycle]

do you milk sheep?...i quite fancy having a go

 

[derek]

Not yet we are doing a feasibility study , or should i say trying , my daughter is interested, and we have tried several people including the bsda and nobody has replied to our emails or our phone messages , so much for help ,for the next younger generation

 

[Tim W]

I always found them very helpful in the past----there are helpful sheep dairy farmers about that would talk you through it i am sure, where abouts are you based
I've probably got a cost analysis we did a few years back if you're interested ?

 

[dunk999]

What is your plan with the milk? Do you intend making cheese/yoghurt etc or selling it raw?

 

[dunk999]

I always found them very helpful in the past----there are helpful sheep dairy farmers about that would talk you through it i am sure, where abouts are you based
I've probably got a cost analysis we did a few years back if you're interested ?

Did you milk sheep Tim W? How did you're cost analysis perform for dairying versus commercial meat production?

 

[Tim W]

Did you milk sheep Tim W? How did you're cost analysis perform for dairying versus commercial meat production?

I don't milk sheep
Milk (when done well) is more profitable than meat
But (there is always a but) you need to get the marketing right---either
1) Find a wholesaler that will take the milk
2) Sell/process it yourself---go into partnership with a small scale processor

Look up Orchid Meadow Dairy (Dorset) or The Sheep Milk Company for inspiration

 

[derek]

Thanks Tim W i would be really interested in your cost analysis we are based in SW Scotland Thanks Derek

 

[clod hopper]

do you milk sheep?...i quite fancy having a go

Good luck with Bilabong!?

 

[dunk999]

I don't milk sheep
Milk (when done well) is more profitable than meat
But (there is always a but) you need to get the marketing right---either
1) Find a wholesaler that will take the milk
2) Sell/process it yourself---go into partnership with a small scale processor

Look up Orchid Meadow Dairy (Dorset) or The Sheep Milk Company for inspiration

Thanks Tim. The sheep involved read to be quite soft in the feet and not very winter hardy a lot more work and infrastructure required to keep them healthy and alive especially in colder climates?

 

[Al R]

Worms/fluke is a huge consideration as most you can’t use while their lactating and there’s some which say Never give to a Ewe destined for milking.

 

[MRT]

I always found them very helpful in the past----there are helpful sheep dairy farmers about that would talk you through it i am sure, where abouts are you based
I've probably got a cost analysis we did a few years back if you're interested ?

I have a friend who would be very interested in that if you are happy to send it to me

 

[Devil's advocate]

risky business but interesting