Advice on Sheep 2

OK, I have some more news....

There are 9 sheep. The current owner says the area could cope with 15,
so there is plenty of space for them. 3 of them are getting on a bit
(aged 5) and these are Suffolk Cross. Three more are a Welsh
something, but he couldnt remember the name and are younger, but I am
not sure exact ages. 3 are lambs from this year. All are ewes except
one of the lambs.

The older ones there are no movement papers, the younger ones have.

He said he tends to leave them to their own devices most of the time.
He feeds "yew/ewe/U???" nuts when it is frosty or snowing. Has them
sheared once a year. Doesnt have them dipped and no vacines. He put
them with a ram last year and left them to lamb themselves, which they
did with no bother.

On the whole he made out, whilst a bit of effort, nothing too bad and
very rewarding, especially for his kids.

On balance I am tempted to go for it. Try it for 6 months and if it
doesn't work out, find someone who would like them. Nothing ventured
nothing gained!

Giles

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