We have bought a couple of
Ouessant sheep. They are a small breed from an island (called Ouessant) off Brittany.
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| The ram (Le Bélier) |
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| The ewe (La brebis) |
The idea is that they are going to eat grass and be organic lawnmowers for various areas. I don't think two of them will make much impression on the amount of grass, but the plan is the flock will grow (slowly as they only have one lamb each year unlike a lot of breeds that often have twins).
It is alledged that they are easier to keep fenced than a lot of sheep breeds... but we will see...
They won't be moving in until we get back from the UK and fence in an area for them, so maybe end of July.
Do I infer that you'll be in the UK at somepoint soon then? Will you up in Scotland? Would love to see you I you have time!
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately we will be in and out v quick for a wedding. Someone is kindly feeding the pigs but we can't burdon them for too long.
DeleteYou will have to come and visit us! Once we get a few more home comforts in place and the boxes sorted out a bit...