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Is the grass really greener? A hands‑on day learning sheep keeping
A one‑day, six‑hour course at Frampton Organic Farm that teaches practical sheep care, health checks, legislation, handling and feeding.
Is the grass really greener? A hands‑on day learning sheep keeping.
This one‑day course is an introduction to sheep keeping delivered through a mix of discussion and hands‑on practical learning. Expect close contact with the flock, demonstrations of routine health checks and step‑by‑step guidance on record keeping and animal movements.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Hands‑on handling and health checks
Direct, practical time with sheep—rounding up, pen work and supervised handling—so participants leave with tangible handling skills and confidence in routine health checks.
Legislation, movements and record keeping
The course covers the legal framework around registration and animal movements and explains the record‑keeping practices every keeper must follow.
Feeding and nutrition essentials
The afternoon session introduces feeding principles so learners understand basic nutrition and how it ties into everyday flock health and management.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
The day blends short, focused discussions with live demonstrations and extended practical sessions. You move from a safety and legislative briefing into the yard to meet the flock, set up pens and learn moving and handling techniques. After a lunch break the hands‑on work continues before finishing with feeding guidance and an open Q&A with the farmers.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this course suits — and what to check before you book.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The course is a single, six‑hour day with a morning and an afternoon session and a scheduled lunch break.
Check the operator's guidance for what to bring; the day includes practical, hands‑on sessions in the yard.
The day begins at 9am with a welcome and proceeds through scheduled briefings, practical sessions and a final Q&A at 2.45pm.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the course?
The course runs for six hours in total.
What time does the day start?
The day starts at 9am with a welcome and refreshments.
What topics are covered?
The course covers legislation (registration, movements and record keeping), routine animal health checks and preventative treatments, foot care, parasite control and vaccination, handling and moving sheep, and an introduction to feeding.
Will I get practical experience with the sheep?
Yes. The course combines demonstrations with supervised, hands‑on handling and health‑check practice with the flock.
Is there time for questions?
Yes. The day finishes with a Q&A session at 2.45pm where the farmers answer participants' questions.
Is feeding and nutrition covered?
An introduction to feeding and nutrition is included in the afternoon session.