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King Charles seeking shepherd to tend to flock of 3,000 royal sheep

King Charles III hiring shepherd to look after 3,000 royal sheep
King Charles III hiring shepherd to look after 3,000 royal sheep at Sandringham estate (Picture: Getty)

King Charles III is looking for a shepherd to take care of 3,000 sheep belonging to him.

The flock of thousands roams freely around the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk.

After inheriting the property last month, the new King is looking for a specialist to tend to the flock, as well as 200 beef cattle.

The animals are farmed for lamb which is available in a ‘premium supermarket retailer’ and they are fed on a ‘on a forage-only diet’.’

The estate has described the ideal candidate as someone who will ‘be able to uphold the highest standards of animal welfare’ and has ‘experience in livestock husbandry.’

They also want to hire someone who can ‘work effectively in a small team and be a team player both within the farm and wider estate operations’.

The ideal candidate must also have their own working dog and have a full, clean UK driving licence.

General View of Sandringham Estate
Unlike other notable royal residences, the 20,000 acre Sandringham state is personally owned by the current Monarch (Picture: GC Images)

The job description on the Sandringham website says: ‘Sandringham Farm requires a skilled shepherd to join our small livestock team.

‘The farm is approximately 6000 acres of organic land, comprising 4000 acres of arable and 2000 acres of temporary leys and permanent grass for breeding ewes and beef cattle.

‘The wider estate features forestry, game and public enterprises, offering a rich and varied work experience, but also requires consideration for and interaction with these areas.

‘The 3000 strong Aberfield mule flock is self-replacing and produces finished lamb for a premium supermarket retailer.

‘There is a strong emphasis on maternal, easy lambing genetics, and the use of technology to assist where appropriate.

WINDSOR, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 19: King Charles III follows the hearse with the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II moving towards St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle during the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on September 19, 2022 in Windsor, England. Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor was born in Bruton Street, Mayfair, London on 21 April 1926. She married Prince Philip in 1947 and ascended the throne of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth on 6 February 1952 after the death of her Father, King George VI. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III. (Photo by Jon Super - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Charles inherited the estate in 2017 froom his father, Prince Philip (Picture: Getty)

‘Ewes are lambed outdoors, and lambs are finished on a forage-only diet.

‘A herd of shorthorn-based sucklers was established in 2021, with the aim of calving up to 200 cows within the next few years.

‘The herd is housed in a new building with modern handling facilities, with an emphasis on safety and ease of operation.

‘Again, all progeny is finished on-farm with 100% homegrown forage.

‘Day to day shepherding will form the majority of this role with some assistance in winter housing and spring calving of the beef herd.

‘A passion for livestock, an open mind, and a willingness to learn and develop alongside an innovative system will be critical to succeeding in this role.’

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