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How many sheep per acre on mountainous land

  • 17-10-2011 6:52pm
    #1
    patjack
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 313 ✭✭


    Hi all, how many sheep per acre on 17 acres of good mountain land? Already suckling, was just contemplating keeping sheep on the 17 acres.


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  • #2
    5live
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    patjack wrote: »
    Hi all, how many sheep per acre on 17 acres of good mountain land? Already suckling, was just contemplating keeping sheep on the 17 acres.
    I'd say talk to the dept, there may be stocking rate restrictions on your mountain for sheep. some were relaxed a while back due to scrub growth but your local DVO would be able to tell you the maximum numbers if applicable


  • #3
    flatout11
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 609 ✭✭✭flatout11


    patjack wrote: »
    Hi all, how many sheep per acre on 17 acres of good mountain land? Already suckling, was just contemplating keeping sheep on the 17 acres.
    depends on how good it is, i presume its privatly owned ans fenced - so probably not under the commanage fremework policy - as you say its good - 20 or so...... it will depend on how good it is and if they are to stay on it the whole time


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