I wish it was that simple...Just pass a thorn and the fleece is removed.No chance. The removal of the fleece involves much hard work for very little return.
My fourty sheep gave me a return of £30...Less than 75p per sheep's fleece.
Is it worth complaining? Who do you complain to? If you do find someone to complain to, will they listen?......This is Agriculture.
I live in an area of outstanding beauty, I have to pinch myself on a daily basis .....I wake up look outside and feel humble and privileged. However feeling such a way does not pay the bills.
Bertie Sutherland used to reckon that the best way forward for Crofting was to breed a new type of sheep.............half Elephant half Kangaroo......Big ears to accomodate the tagging regime and a pouch to place all the paperwork in!
Which brings me to a piece of music....."Above the tree tops" by Pat Metheney
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHT9MjkFgBE
