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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…
A few weeks ago, we were sent a beautiful tray of vegetables, toys and other feeding equipment with a challenge. I love a good challenge so we embarked on a 14 day #VegForVictory challenge where G had to try a vegetable each day for a fortnight. At 18 months old, he has trued quite a…
Sometimes it can be really hard to spark a child’s imagination when it comes to growing vegetables. It is so hard to explain that the tiny little seed in their hand will grow into a carrot, a courgette or a pumpkin. Not only that but the time it takes to grow must seem like…
It is actually raining here today but it has been unseasonably hot here recently-even for summer. I therefore decided to come up with five ways of keeping animals-of all varieties cool in hot weather. 1.Water. It may seem obvious but while I am sure everyone makes sure their animals have water, it is important to…
Across the country (weather permitting), hay and silage is being made and crops are being harvested. All this hard work adds up to very hungry workers. It’s school holidays too so there are even more mouths to feed. I have heard of a special sheep shearing cake which I have been researching but I thought…
I told you briefly, yesterday about Operation Goat. My covert campaign to Hubster to allow me to get some goats. It worked but, I feel like I should share my success so you all may benefit from my undercover ways. So this is five ways to get your partner to say yes to goats*. 1.If…
The last couple of months, I have launched a little campaign with Hubster. Known in undercover circles as Operation Goat. He was not convinced. Then our trip to the Cheshire Show happened and I think he was surprised how small they were. So Operation Goat stepped up a gear. I sent him picture messages of…
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…
If you follow me on social media you will know we visited our local County Show yesterday. We had the most amazing day, saw loads of people we know and, best of all, I think I have almost convinced Hubster about Pygmy goats. Watch this space. We set off early to the Tabley Show…