Since delving into the world of animal acquiring a few years ago, I have been lucky enough to meet some people who have been so lovely and friendly and, as mad as me (no offence), who I have remained friends with. From the lovely man who sold me chickens and kept in touch with help … [Read more…]
I feel like the time since the last Siblings post has been quite uneventful. The weather has been lovely so there has been a lot of playing out for the siblings and haymaking for Daddy. We always go and have a picnic in the field with Daddy when he is busy. Our picnic this year … [Read more…]
For more than 175 years, the Cheshire show has been the premier summertime agricultural event in the North West of England. It is back this year on June 20th and 21st at the Tabley Show Ground in Knutsford. Despite it being our local agricultural show, this is only our second year of going but, after … [Read more…]
Have you ever smelt a sheep? I suppose unless you keep them, going round sniffing sheep probably isn’t at the top of your to-do list. Their breath smells grassy-obviously I suppose, it’s what they eat. As a whole, I think they have a distinctive smell. Yes, a bit mucky but with a sweet smell about … [Read more…]
Both children love sheep. How lucky is that? Boo can often be found in her pyjamas and wellies talking to the ‘sheeps’ (rams) and chickens in the front field near the house. While G says maaaaaaaa whenever he sees a sheep. Unlike other toddlers who say baa for sheep, G, quite rightly says maaaaaaa which … [Read more…]
My mum and I share an iCloud. It’s usually crammed full of photos of the kids or things I’ve seen. Recently, I sent her a photo of the two of them and when I spoke to her later that night, she said she would come down the next day and help me bath them. I … [Read more…]
