2017 Lambing courses - the girls are in the lambing shed

Ryeland ewes in lambing shedThe Ryelands, Coloured Ryelands and Greyfaced Dartmoor ewes are all in the lambing sheds enjoyng the comforts.

Lambing courses at Oakberrow commence 7th February and the girls are lambing in a tight pattern so we are full on from then until the end of February.  This does help with lambing courses as we have more days available.

At Oakberrow we are very friendly and make everyone welcome.  The numbers on the courses are limited to 4 so we can ensure that you get the mnost out of the day with us and can go home happy and confident in dealing with the lambing of your own flock.

We do have dates available, please contact us if you wish to attend a Lambing Course.

email dsg.oakberrow@gmail.com or phone 01531 640102.

Greyface dartmoor ewes in lambing shed

LAMBING COURSE DATES FOR 2017 ANNOUNCED

Greyface dartmoor lamb - so cute!!The girls were all scanned earlier this week and we have lots of singles, twins and also three sets of triplets due from our gorgeous ryelands, coloured ryelands and greyfaced dartmoors.

Exciting times ahead as we have used some new rams this year.  Our latest purchase from Ann Rickson of Sunnyside Greyface Dartmoors with Seb is going to be a first time Dad with all the girls in lamb to him. 

Woody our new Coloured Ryeland ram lamb has three girls in lamb and one of these is having triplets.

On the Ryeland front we used four rams - Untouchable whom we used last year and was Best Stock Ram in the Flock competition.  Oakberrow Tornado had four girls.  Our ram lamb Winston who won best retained ram lamb in the flock competition and son of Untouchable has three girls in lamb to him and our latest ram to the flock Uncle Colin had the majority of the girls and is going to be father to two sets of triplets.

COURSES WILL RUN FROM 7 FEBRUARY FOR THE MONTH. 

Please get in touch to book your place.  Courses run from approx 10am - 4pm, or later depending on what is happening in the lambing shed.  Lots of theory and hands-on.  Cost £95 per person and includes lunch. NEW 24 hour lambing running 10am-10am - limited numbers and includes bed and all meals. £200 per person.

email dsg.oakberrow@gmail.com - tel 01531 640102 or 07971675162

If you want further information, please do not hesitate to contact either Steve or Doreen.

If you or your partner are pregnant please read the advice from the NHS about lambing before booking your course

CHAMPION RYELAND FLOCK 2016

Girls in the autumn sunThe Herefordshire and Marches Regional Ryeland group hold an annual Flock competition for members of this group.

Steve and I were really pleased last year when we won this prestigious award and even more delighted to win again - Overall Champion Flock, Best flock of ewes, Best Stock Ram and Best Retained Ram lamb.

The Judge for 2016 was Jonathan Long who has recently moved to this area from Kent.  Jonathan is Chairman of the Southdown Sheep Society and also owns Blue Texels and Beltex breeds.  He was most impressed with the quality, eveness, type of the Oakberrow flock.

What a great end to the year with our newest addition to our coloured flock Woody ( Derwent Woodlark) winning champion male coloured ryeland lamb and Reserve Champion overall at the recent National Lamb Championships held at Malvern end of September.  Woody and Lucy also won champion coloured pair of ryelands under the judge Richard Dorrell.

Rams with ewes and all going well, so bookings already coming in for lambing courses - please keep an eye on the web for dates.  Contact either on info@oakberrow.co.uk or dsg.oakberrow@gmail.com.

Wot a day on Sunday with Sh Ch Oakberrow Wotzinaname - Foster

Foster posing - the starMy handsome Foster competed at Welsh Kennel Club Championship Show which was held at Builth Wells on Sunday.  The breed judge on the day was Carole Coode and she awarded Foster Best Veteran in Breed.  His little girl Moray was 3rd in her classes which qualified her for Crufts.

Foster then competed for Champion Veteran Gundog and he was awarded 4th in group by Jeff Luscott who said he was a stunning dog, great muscle and moves really well.

Also Foster has been a busy boy just recently siring a litter of FOURTEEN!!! and another litter due early September.  If you are interested in owning a Foster puppy, get in touch and I will forward your details, or you may wish to use him at stud, in which case contact me.

OAKBERROW VINNIE COLOURED RYELAND RAM FOR SALE

Oakberrow VinnieSee photo of our handsome Vinnie who is for sale at the Ryeland Flock Book Show and Sale to be held at Ludlow Market on Saturday 27 August 2016.

Vinnie has the same sire as our National Ryeland Champion - Dolwen Noble and is mum is one of our best breeding ewes Ashford/Ruslin lines.  Her son from this year has been doing well in the showring this year.

Vinnie has lovely temperament and in June together with George visited Milestone Special School and met the pupils.  It brought tears to my ewes when an extremely disabled child in wheelchair held is halter and Vinnie put his head onto the child's knee - the look on their face was something to behold.  See Royal Three Counties Web for photos.

He is a long boy with good legs and excellent confirmation, also a stockgetter, proven sire (he was used as a lamb). 

His sire Dolwen Noble was a multiple championship prizewinner in the show ring and also Inter Breed Champion at Moreton in Marsh show.  As you can see Noble's offspring follow their fathers good looks and confirmation.

If you would like more information, please get in touch with either Steve or Doreen