Last year I wrote about the annual cycle of a sheep farming family and you would think that everything is the same one year on, wouldn’t you? The beauty of farming though is that no two days are alike, let alone years and, whether you see it as a good thing or not, I am … [Read more…]
The next generation of sheep farmers is calling on the next generation of shoppers to put lamb back on plates across Britain through Love Lamb Week. According to the Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board (AHDB),over the past 15 years, fewer people have been regularly eating the very British meat, and with those aged 55 years … [Read more…]
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…]
Sleep. It really is the Holy Grail for parents. I don’t think any of us get enough. Throw a newborn baby into the mix and I think it is fair to say that you will say bye-bye to the little rest you had before. What if there was a product though which could calm your … [Read more…]
Last year I wrote an animal inventory and I thought it would be fun to carry on the tradition. I had thought not much had changed until I read last year’s post and it seems we have been very busy on the animal front while there has also been some deaths. The three farm … [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…]
I don’t really know how to write this post. Pets are a funny thing and, can often divide people. There are usually pet-lovers and pet-haters. I don’t necessarily mean they would hurt and animal but they don’t really understand how people can love an animal and be upset when they are ill or have died. … [Read more…]
It’s British Lamb Week and I told you yesterday about the kind of things that are planned for the week. While every day is different on the farm-one of the reasons why I love it, we do stick to an annual routine. While most people would start the year in January, I thought I would … [Read more…]
So one day this week, Hubster asked if the children and I fancied a road trip. It was only to Tarporley, a town about 30 miles away but it was to look at some rams. Many sheep farmers buy new rams at this time of year, ready for tupping which takes place between September and … [Read more…]
Anyone following me on sociak media cannot failed to have noticed we sheared the sheep recently. It is, by far, my favourite day of the year-even over Christmas Day-even though it is probably the longest day of the year for all of us. Boo is not much of an animal fan so, when she is … [Read more…]
