Working farm 'devastated and horrified' after sheep is shot

"To our absolute horror one of our sheep has been shot"

Chris Brayford
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"Livestock are so vulnerable to these types of attacks, along with dog attacks. It is just so sad and devastating." (Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm)
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"Livestock are so vulnerable to these types of attacks, along with dog attacks. It is just so sad and devastating." (Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm)

A rare breeds farm in Suffolk has been left 'devastated and horrified' after one of its sheep was shot. Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm has confirmed one of its sheep had been shot in the leg on Sunday...

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