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We are off to the Edenbridge & Oxted Show this weekend to show our Jacob Lambs so training them to walk on a halter has commenced.
They are not doing too badly – none of them have played dead or bounced about like Zebedee (yet!)!
4 days ago
Our first batch of pork boxes went out today & we think they look pretty good!
Our next batch will be ready on 7th September so if you would like to order one (£80 per quarter pig – these ones averaged about 13kg + approx 1kg bacon to come) please PM.
Oops – forgot to mention the box also includes bacon (which takes an extra week or so which is why it’s not in the photo!)
2 weeks ago
Yes please, we would like one !
could you tell me what cuts of pork are included please ?
Are you able to do these without the single-use plastic Albans Barnyard? (Would be happy to supply tupperware etc)
We went on a shopping spree at the Jacob Sheep Society sale at Worcester yesterday – we now are the proud owners of a ram lamb (big enough to tup our ewes this year) & two new shearlings!
2 weeks ago
Wow!! 🤗
Very handsome. What is a Shearling? It sounds like something out of a horror film!
Spotted these wasps on broad leaved helleborine that’s appeared near the garden – never seen them attracted to a flowering plant like this before!
Apparently some species of wasp and bee that are attracted to Broad-leaved Helleborines have been noted as becoming ‘intoxicated’ after visiting these orchids for nectar – it appears that the flowers can contain a kind of alcohol as a result of a fungus! The bees like it so much, they come back for more, ensuring the flower is pollinated.
3 weeks ago
Today was hot hot hot & ended with thunderstorms & rainbows!
4 weeks ago
We let the sheep & lambs into our pond field last night – they ignored the fresh new grass & went straight for a nibble of the hedge! They should be able to keep cool today.
1 month ago
We had a day away from the farm yesterday but plenty of work was still going on – another stretch of fencing is being replaced – cows are very tough on fences!
PS We were having fun flying with an old friend!
1 month ago
The hay is in! Got home yesterday to find that it had not only been rowed up but baled & wrapped too – just finishing the stacking today. It’s a good crop & should be enough to feed the cattle all through the winter.
2 months ago
Hay turning today. It’s drying fast so probably only one turn & then baling for haylage – hopefully tomorrow!🌞☀️
2 months ago
Another milestone in the farming year – the hay has been cut! This little spell of hot, windy weather should be perfect for drying it 🌞🌾🚜
2 months ago
We did a hive inspection today – three out of four hives (which include the two swarms we had) are doing well but not sure about the fourth. There’s no honey to spare yet – all this rain has kept them indoors too!🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🍯
2 months ago
The new calf finally arrived this morning (with a lot of help!). Mum’s very fierce & won’t let us near so this is the best photo – it’s another boy!
2 months ago
Well done team! She looks livid!
Well done! 💪
Glad his finally arrived safely. Well done.
Lovely
Great news
Ok – after consulting the vet we decided not to wait any longer (she’s 2 & a half weeks overdue) so cow no.8 has now been induced – hopefully we should see her calf in 36-72 hours! Fingers crossed🤞
2 months ago
Catherine Sadler
Hope all goes well.
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Good luck 🤞
Well done Catherine
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