one-day course

sheep for smallholders


location: nr Sudbury, Suffolk

This is a one-day introduction for those who would like to keep a few sheep and will be led by Alan Adcock.

During the sixties he managed a flock of 200 ewes at Hasketon.  His mentor was a local elderly Scottish Sheep Farmer, Mr George Anderson.  He was extremely well known in Suffolk and gave many demonstrations with sheep dogs.  He has also written several books on shepherding. 

The topics covered will be: 

  • Why keep sheep?
  • How many?
  • Which breed?
  • How do I start?
  • To breed or just to fatten, or for pets?
  • Maintenance - cleaning, worming, shearing etc.
  • Laws concerning sheep, and those for having an organic flock 

We hope to have lambs for you to handle, from our resident Cheviot flock.  And we shall also be demonstrating how to up-end an adult sheep and clip its hooves.

dates: see 'book online' below

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how to book:
 

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arrive:
 
for a 10am prompt start
depart:
 
after the course finishes at 4.30pm
directions:
 
sent with booking confirmation
what to bring:
 
work clothes; pen and notebook
let us know:
 
if you have any special needs
price:
 
£70
Refundable up to 3 weeks prior to course (minus £30 admin fee)
No refunds for cancellations within 3 weeks of course
lunch:
 
provided
car sharing:
 
visit our car sharing forum to offer or request a lift
 



 


 


 

 

 

 

 

the venue is a 70-acre organic farm near Sudbury in Suffolk