When I was about 18, I got a job in my friends clothes shop in the village where I lived. The first t time I went in, her little chihuahua came running from her little bed behind the counter to greet me and I instantly fell in love. Bell was such a lovely dog. She … [Read more…]
Puppies are something we know a lot about. There has been many, many puppies at the farm. Either purchased or born from one of our dogs, many tiny paws have passed through our lives. It wasn’t until Freddie Todd came into our lives though that I started thinking about what you actually need when you … [Read more…]
Just before Christmas and after my December Farm Life post, the rams were rounded up (apart from one illusive one) and brought back to the farm. Their job is done now for the year and they can happily munch grass and have a well earned rest. As with everything at the farm, things get repurposed … [Read more…]
I think most people have an animal that they have loved with all of there being. Whether it is a dog or cat, a horse or even a farm animal, there has got to be one that has infiltrated your soul. For me it is Rosie the dog but, (sorry Rosie) there have been others … [Read more…]
All of us are victims of crime of one sort or another at some point in our lives. Thankfully, for the most part, it is of the minor variety and little more than an inconvenience. Burglary in domestic homes is something we hear plenty about – and although it is relatively rare, the feelings of … [Read more…]
I hear lots of parents say they won’t get a pet for their child until they understand the work and commitment that goes into becoming a pet owner. I understand. The parents are probably trying to teach their children something and don’t want to be lumbered caring for said pet themselves. It is different here. … [Read more…]
A while ago, I wrote a piece called How to get Your Partner to Say Yes to Goats. It was a mounted campaign and I was very pleased with myself when Hubster eventually said yes. I now want a Labrador but Hubster is being a little more difficult to persuade than he was about the … [Read more…]
Children are funny creatures and if I had a £1 for every funny thing I have had to say to them, I would be a rich woman. Over the years with Boo, the things that have come out of my mouth have made me turn my back to her and have a right old giggle … [Read more…]
Do you have a dog or many dogs like us? If you do and they are not microchipped, this time next month, you will be breaking the law. From the 6th April 2016 it will become a legal requirement for all dogs in England, Wales and Scotland to be microchipped with the keeper’s details registered … [Read more…]
Our house is a cross between Pets at Home and Toys R Us at the moment, what with children and dogs. I wrote a post a while back about 5 reasons dogs are like babies and, after the puppies, I can vouch that it is all true. Thankfully, unlike babies, you don’t need all of … [Read more…]
