How do I get a flock number NI?
To register sheep you must first obtain a CPH number for the land where the animals will be kept. This is issued by the Rural Payments Agency (or DAERA in Northern Ireland). RPA has sole responsibility for CPHs, so you need to register with them regardless of whether you are eligible for a Single Farm Payment or not.
How long does it take to get a flock number?
It currently takes approximately three weeks to process new herd number applications, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, said.
How many acres do you need for a flock number?
I was told you needed a minimum of 7 acres to get a Flock number.
Do you need to own land to get a herd number?
A herd number is an administrative device, issued by the Department of Agriculture for the purposes of disease control. A herd number, however, does not infer ownership of lands, ownership of any animals tested or kept under that herd number, or entitlement to payments under any schemes operated by the department.
How much does it cost to keep a sheep per year?
Cost To Keep a Sheep* for One Year In City Limits
| Hay ($170/Ton, 5 Months) | $97.17 |
|---|---|
| Total Operating Cost Per Ewe | $969.95 |
| Divide by 2 Lambs per Ewe | /2 |
| Minimum Price Per Lamb | $484.98 |
| Average Live Market Lamb Price | $125.00 |
Where do I send my ER1 form?
To become the registered owner of the herd the ER1. 1 form must be filled out and returned to the Regional Veterinary Office. Partnerships and companies are also required to fill out this form. Completion of this form is necessary to become the registered owner of the herd with the Department of Agriculture.
Can you inherit a herd number?
Herd-numbers normally transfer with land. If the person inheriting the land intends to carry on farming, he/she should apply to the relevant Regional Veterinary Office to have the herd-number transferred into his/her name.
Can you lose your herd number?
5. Do I have to change or lose my herd number? No. There is no requirement to change the herd number when entering a Registered Farm Partnership.
Are sheep easier to keep than goats?
Sheep are easier to keep than goats, with one caveat. Sheep are wired to flee when frightened. Even tame, in-your-pocket sheep are frightened by procedures such as shearing, hoof trimming, and annual vaccinations.
How much is a flock of sheep?
Sheep are flock animals, which means that they thrive with other sheep. A flock typically has at least five sheep, and sheep do best with other sheep to keep them happy and secure.