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by Basil
Thu Mar 03, 2011 10:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Another positive article for grass fed Dexter - found this on the net - more good commen
Replies: 11
Views: 12134

We went to see Di's cattle on the cliffs at Dover, none of them looked like this at all. We actually remarked that they were too good looking to be used for beef, but that is what Di does. The background doesn't look anything like the ground where Di's cattle were either. Perhaps someone will let u...
by Basil
Fri Dec 31, 2010 9:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: New Year.
Replies: 6
Views: 11540

To all dexter members, Happy New Year.

Kelvin & Lottie James.
by Basil
Sat Oct 23, 2010 2:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: AGM
Replies: 3
Views: 5261

We went to the AGM two weeks ago and had a marvelous week-end, thanks to the warm welcome received from Di and Vera, also from Lindsey and Tony Bennett. About twenty of us had a lovely meal at the Railway Bell on Friday night. The AGM went extremely well on Saturday morning, no hassle no arguments,...
by Basil
Fri Jul 30, 2010 3:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Edible plant?
Replies: 9
Views: 13192

Yes, it is edible. We used to keep goats and they loved it.
Kelvin
by Basil
Thu May 27, 2010 12:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Michelle Stamp R.I.P.
Replies: 4
Views: 5683

We would also like to add our deepest sympathy to Bernard and will be thinking of you on Wednesday.Kelvin and Lottie James,Sedgefen Dexters
by Basil
Sun May 16, 2010 6:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Hemlock - Poisonous plant
Replies: 2
Views: 3973

Hemlock, is it poisonousto cattle. We once had a lot of guinea pigs and rabbits die from it, but would like advice regarding cattle. We would also like to thank everyone for their concern regarding Lotti's recent accident, which left her slightly more scatty than before. Thanks Kelvin & Lottie ...
by Basil
Tue Mar 02, 2010 8:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Transport Certificate of Competence (UK) - From 5 January 2008
Replies: 69
Views: 71889

People like ouselves with just a few cattle will not be able to afford this extra expense. We only have one small show within the mileage allowed, even taking an animal to slaughter is almost 40 miles. Unless allowances are made for shows, a lot of people will just not bother showing anymore. Kelvi...
by Basil
Sun Feb 14, 2010 8:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: New Herd
Replies: 8
Views: 8768

Well done Tim,
I knew it wouldn't be too long before you started your own herd. I hope you get as much pleasure as we have had, but it is not all plain sailing. There will no doubt be a few down sides, but the good times make it all worthwhile.
Kelvin
by Basil
Sun Jan 03, 2010 8:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Black Ice - Dangerous roads
Replies: 6
Views: 7392

happy new year.
we in the fens are used to slippery roads. we have lots of americans here, who leave the road frequently.
by Basil
Sun Oct 19, 2008 11:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: The last of ours has calved
Replies: 10
Views: 9727

Ous have also finished calving,four calves every one a bull calf. We have no more due now until the spring, which means we have no heifer calves at all this year. Due to the foot and mouth and blue tongue restrictions last year, we were without a bull until the end of December, so we are really put...