Some activities are seasonal
in nature, like watching eggs hatching in the incubator, holding
ducklings and chicks or bottle-feeding lambs, but the ducks
and chickens always need to be fed and the eggs collected
– something children of all ages enjoy.
At the appropriate time of year we offer
bespoke lambing and chicken breaks where we aim to share more
than 40 years of experience with anyone who is looking to
learn more about these things. Please contact us if you would
like further information about these breaks. They can be tailored
to your specific needs.
Lambing Breaks
Breaks including bed and breakfast, lunch
and snacks. Hands-on advice and practical tips about all aspects
of buying and keeping sheep:
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Learn about the different breeds before
you buy and then what to look for when you buy. |
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Get advice about prices, legislation,
equipment and what you need. |
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Learn about general sheep husbandry:
feeding and nutritional supplements; shearing and foot
trimming; lambing and bottle-feeding; common diseases
and how to treat them; tagging; tailing and transport. |
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Find out the inside information with
tips and tricks about showing and selling. |
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Get information about relevant publications,
associations and societies. |
Sheepdog training also available –
please contact us for details.
‘Chicken and egg’ breaks
Breaks including bed and breakfast, lunch
and snacksHands-on advice and practical tips about all aspects
of buying and keeping ducks and chickens:
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Learn about the different
breeds before you buy (best layers/meat birds etc) and
then what to look for when you buy. |
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Meet some of our award-winners. |
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Get advice about prices, legislation,
housing and equipment, transport. |
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Learn about general poultry care: feeding
and nutrition; common diseases and how to treat them;
breeding and caring for broody hens; cockerel handling. |
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Learn about eggs: freshness and dating;
where to look for them in a free-range environment! |
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Find out the inside information with
tips and tricks about showing and selling. |
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Get information about relevant publications
and clubs. |
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