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Creep feeding lambs as early as two weeks of age for the prime market may sound ambitious but it is a policy which is working wonders to reduce the number of days on farm for Ali Gordon and her partner David, from Northfield, St Abbs of Eyemouth.
Very much a scenic, tourist area of Berwickshire, the 380-acre farm is surrounded by stunning coastal views, with an additional 120 acres rented from the National Trust Scotland (NTS).
Home to 250 North Country Cheviots, 750 Cheviot Mules and an 80 suckler cow herd, lambing starts at the end of February with home-bred Cheviot Mules which are put to the Suffolk as gimmers and the Texel there after. All are lambed inside through the sheep shed which can only hold 280 at one time, therefore tups go out in groups for a staggered lambing, with teasers used for a tighter lambing. ....

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