Where there is livestock, there’s dead stock. Most farmers and there families are familiar with this saying. For other people though, it can come as a shock that animals die. I can’t actually believe this but it is true. Sheep in particular have some kind of inbred gene that just makes them want to die. … [Read more…]
I’ve been wanting new animals for ages. My petting area resembles Noah’s Ark with two of everything. Well, four goats actually but who is counting? I was hoping for alpacas or donkeys so obviously I went out one day and got two piglets. I didn’t really think about it (always the best way if you … [Read more…]
I don’t know whether I should have written this post first. I feel like I’ve sucked you in with the desire to keep hens but not I am going to tell you all the bad points. Sorry. I feel I have to tell you though, it would be silly of me not to tell you … [Read more…]
When G was about 15 months old, we had just adopted chicks which had hatched at Boo’s school and I took a load of photographs of them in front of the lambing shed. Most of the pictures were wonderful and I have this one blown up as a massive canvas on my living room wall. … [Read more…]
Our children’s birthdays are very close together so I feel like for eight weeks of the year, we live and breathe birthdays. With the farmer’s in the middle of this too, I have been thinking about 5 tips I can give you for farm-themed birthday parties. Some of them might sound obvious or strange but … [Read more…]
When you live on a farm and can’t take holidays, you become very popular. Especially with people at your children’s school. You see, finding your nearest farmer’s wife who has a problem with saying no means everyone’s dog, cat or hamster can be sent for a fortnight’s holiday at the farm and have just as … [Read more…]
Think you could cut it as a farmer’s wife? Here are my 10 ways to survive being married to one. 1. Cook. The way to a man’s heart may well be through his stomach and this can never be better highlighted than with a farmer. Beans on toast just will not cut it. Ever. Meat … [Read more…]
