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John Harper replied to Alan Hughes's discussion Advice on Ram in the group Sheep"Good point by Carole,
Soays being "Primitive sheep" are very seasonal and do not tend to come into oestrus until around October (ie, cold, dark evenings. I'm told that the melatonin triggers oestrus). Other breeds are less…"
Alan Hughes replied to Alan Hughes's discussion Advice on Ram in the group Sheep"Hi Carole,
Thanks that is valuable advice.
Kind regards
Alan
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Carole Youngs replied to Alan Hughes's discussion Advice on Ram in the group Sheep"Hi Alan, John is quite correct, assuming they were spring 2011 born, they are too young to be in with the ram right now. I would also add that it is quite possible for sheep to breed 'out of season' - this is a well-known and…"
Neil James commented on Kat's group People Looking for Places and Places looking for People"Hi. Looking for a smallholding to rent in Gloucestershire/North Somerset area. Would also consider Chepstow area. If anyone knows of anything - I would be so grateful for any information - as there really doesn't seem to be…"
People Looking for Places and Places looking for People
This group is about people looking to start new lives and who are looking for a place to call home...also this group asks if anyone out there needs someone to love it and care for it, be it for low rent payments, or barter.The Land needs peopleSee More
Tess Marshall left a comment for Neil James"Hi Neil, welcome to the network. If you're looking for a smallholding, you might try checking out one of our groups around people and property. Enjoy exploring."
John Harper replied to Alan Hughes's discussion Advice on Ram in the group Sheep"Hi again,
I've just read your original question again, and see that your sheep are about a year old. That's a bit young for breeding - it's better to wait until they are about two years. However, they'll be fertile by…"
Alan Hughes replied to Alan Hughes's discussion Advice on Ram in the group Sheep"Hi John,
Thank you for the advice. I think I will keep him with his girls meantime and keep a careful watch.
Thanks again
Alan"
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Welcome to Smallholders Online
Welcome to this network of smallholders, kitchen gardeners and all kinds of people interested in smaller-scale planet-friendly food production. Please jump in, say hello, connect with old friends and make new ones.
Our network is a rich resource for learning about smallholding, making contacts, swapping ideas and helping each other. Between us we have a wealth of experience, whether we're diggers, dreamers, thinkers or all three.
If you're new here, we have a section just for you - scroll down the home page. And click the Notes tab above for some "how-to" information about this network and to see our community guidelines. (If you're thinking of joining, please note that membership is moderated to avoid spam, so approval may not be immediate, depending on availability of the network administrators.)
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Introductions
Started by Tess Marshall in Discussions - General. Last reply by christine scott Apr 28. 19 Replies 0 Likes
This thread is for people new to Smallholders Online to come and introduce themselves. Old hands are also very welcome! If you're mind's gone blank about what to say, how about giving us your reasons for joining the network, your favourite breakfast…Continue
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The Joy of Stats
Started by Judy King in Discussions - General Apr 26. 0 Replies 0 Likes
This very entertaining programme is again available on BBC iplayer (BBC4).Hans Rosling explains about statistics and their value using very visual methods, even if you're not sure of the value of collecting data this programme will help to explain.Continue
Aggressive young male cockerel
Started by Heather Slater in Discussions - General. Last reply by Heather Slater Mar 12. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I started keeping chickens last year. I currently have 8 girls - 2 of which were reared from very young chicks, and an inherited a Wellsummer Brown mother hen with her 5 chicks. ( 6 of her boys were culled just before Christmas).The male is a…Continue
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Polytunnel - Do you need planning permission?
Started by Stephanie Bond in Discussions - General. Last reply by Marcus Same Feb 22. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Hi all, Not sure if this is the right place to post this, but we are about to move onto a 6.26acre smallholding in Dorset next week and I really would like to get a polytunnel up asap to get growing in my spare time around renovating the…Continue
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Finding Markets or Outlets
Started by derek stocker in Discussions - General Feb 16. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hi Folks. As you may have seen I have moved to Bulgaria to begin a smallish smallholding of about 2acres pasture/woodland. I am considering Snail breeding with a view to finding an outlet in the UK. I wonder if anyone may be able to provide and…Continue
New Chicks
Started by Ask Henry in Discussions - General Feb 4. 0 Replies 0 Likes
We are a family run farming & poultry business . For over 40 years we have been rearing poultry livestock, growing crops, managing woodland and creating compost. We have our own little brood of Silkies in the garden and they have just hatched 2…Continue
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Wild Wood Whittling Course
Posted by The Husbandry School on April 23, 2012 at 12:03 0 Comments 0 Likes
Wild Wood Whittling course coming up this Sunday, the 29th April at the Husbandry School with guest tutor Sean Hellman. To find out more about this exciting course and to book your place click on this link -…
Continue The Husbandry School Devon launches its new website and exciting courses for 2012
Posted by The Husbandry School on January 31, 2012 at 15:49 0 Comments 0 Likes
Here at The Husbandry School in Ashburton on the edge of Dartmoor we are very excited to announce our new vibrant website and our fantastic course programme for…
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Bartering for items on the 'wish list'
Posted by libby bricknell on January 5, 2012 at 21:03 0 Comments 0 Likes
Hi,
We are at last moving to Bala N.Wales this weekend and in the organised chaos of the last few weeks Im as ready as I can be to start a new life. Pen Isar Llan is a guest house, it has an attached 2 bed cottage for rent and a 20 bed…
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Reasons for wanting a smallholding
Posted by Linda Penney on December 11, 2011 at 9:14 2 Comments 0 Likes
Well this photo was taken at the end…
After Life: the Strange Science of Decay
Posted by Judy King on December 7, 2011 at 19:42 0 Comments 0 Likes
This programme seen on BBC4 on 6/12/11 is available on BBC iPlayer for a short time.
A room sized glass box containing a kitchen and small garden was an exhibit at Edinburgh Zoo for some weeks, food and drink was left in the box and a…
Continue True Stories: Up in Smoke
Posted by Judy King on September 28, 2011 at 14:58 0 Comments 0 Likes
This programme was broadcast on More4 last night (27th September). It is available on channel4od.
Mike Hands, whose family farm in Cornwall has been studying alternatives to equatorial slash and burn farming for 25 years, and has developed…
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We're very glad you've joined. Here are a few of the things you can do next to help you get the most out of the network:
Add a photo to your profile. It's amazing how much difference this simple step makes in emphasising that we're a network of human beings, not cyborgs, and it's very easy: click here to find out how.
Introduce yourself. Go to our ongoing discussion thread called, appropriately enough, "Introductions" and tell us a few things about yourself. Mind gone blank? For starters, how about your reasons for joining the network, your favourite breakfast and one random fact about yourself.
Post some photos of your smallholding or garden.
Join a special interest group. We have a group for almost every subject: bees, chickens, goats, people looking for land, food and cooking, small ads to name only a few. Don't find the group for you? Start one.
Read our community guidelines, which are simple, straightforward and promote a good experience of this network for all our members.
Queries or suggestions? Please address them to me, Tess. Leave a comment on my wall or send me a private message.
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The Smallholders Online network is sponsored by the Wholesome Food Association (WFA), a non-profit organisation providing an alternative point-of-sale symbol for small growers and food producers who can’t afford the cost and time involved in organic certification but who use nature-friendly methods, and supply their produce to local customers. Find out more about the history of the WFA here.
Tess Giles Marshall runs Smallholders Online and is also managing director of the WFA.
Smallholders Online started out as a email newsletter founded by Alan Beat and Ron Skingley in 2002 and was edited for much of its history by Sky McCain (who founded the WFA).
Marian Van Eyk McCain started and ran Smallholders Online until mid 2010.
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