Any Ouessant Sheep Owners On Here ?
Any Ouessant Sheep Owners On Here ?
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Original Poster:

1,873 posts

145 months

Wednesday 30th April 2014
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Hi,

I recently met a guy who had some Ouessant sheep (apparently the smallest sheep in the world) they are also supposed to be friendly, hardy and easy to keep.

I have 3 acres of 6yr old woodland and am seriously considering getting a couple of wethers to keep as lawn mowers.

I found a local seller and he says they are ideal - but of course he wants a sale.

Does anyone own any, to confirm their suitability ?


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Original Poster:

1,873 posts

145 months

Sunday 4th May 2014
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I've just agreed to buy two.

Mobile Chicane

21,849 posts

236 months

Sunday 4th May 2014
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Better make sure your fencing is very secure.

I live on Box Hill, where sheep are deployed throughout the winter and spring to keep the scrub down. Only they keep escaping.

As the rangers know to their great annoyance, sheep can quite happily head butt their way through an electric fence.


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Original Poster:

1,873 posts

145 months

Sunday 4th May 2014
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I'm hoping that electric netting will do the job.

They are the smallest sheep after all so hopefully also the weakest.