Owned and run by husband and wife team, Jason and Sarah Spence, and with help from daughter Jessica; Nutshell flock is family affair in rural Gloucestershire. With a primary flock of pedigree, MV accredited LLeyns; and more recently a small flock of pedigree and MV acredited Southdowns. The Lleyn flock is performance recorded. We pride ourselves on keeping a high welfare, traditional flock, year round at grass. Lambs are April born to coincide with fresh new spring grass, and are raised slowly to a natural finish. The flock graze a variety of pastures, allowing lambs to grow at their own pace with no additional feeding. Mineral licks are available to lambs and ewes to ensure access to all their required nutritional needs. Lamb raised at grass is the most environmentally friendly source of red meat; it is also extremely nutrient dense as it is high in key vitamins and minerals: it is an excellent source of b vitamins, especially B12, iron, phosphorus, selenium and zinc. lamb is a surprising source of omega 3 fatty acids. Pasture fed animals are an excellent source of omega 3, the good fat which helps to prevent heart disease, dementia, arthritis and depression. Lamb is a source of complete protein. A complete protein is one that contains all amino acids. This makes the protein highly digestible and readily available to the body. We aim to produce an exceptionally high welfare, and high quality meat product.
The Lleyn breed is extremely maternal, making the ewes exceptional mums, with plenty of milk. While the Southdown is the oldest of the terminal sire breeds in the UK. The breeds ease of lambing, docility, and ease of finishing make them the perfect asset to the farm flock.
Lamb meat boxes, are available from Nutshell flock, as and when they are in stock. We are very fortunate to be within 5 miles of a small, family run ,local abattoir. All our meat lambs are processed here, which significantly reduces stress related to travelling.
LLeyn ewes, and other sheep are also available for sale when available. Please see the sheep for sale page.
The Lleyn breed is extremely maternal, making the ewes exceptional mums, with plenty of milk. While the Southdown is the oldest of the terminal sire breeds in the UK. The breeds ease of lambing, docility, and ease of finishing make them the perfect asset to the farm flock.
Lamb meat boxes, are available from Nutshell flock, as and when they are in stock. We are very fortunate to be within 5 miles of a small, family run ,local abattoir. All our meat lambs are processed here, which significantly reduces stress related to travelling.
LLeyn ewes, and other sheep are also available for sale when available. Please see the sheep for sale page.
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