This post will be added to as we progress through the lambing period. I enjoy the experience, and I’ll try to convey in words the roller coaster ride of emotion and work as we go along. Comments are welcome.
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09/04/2010 21:00
Just put the hens away. Peaceful night and [...]

At long last, after a long hard winter, the lambing season is upon us. It’s a time of year that brings so much joy and happiness, and yet can be heartbreaking at the same time. A few weeks ago we had a false start with still born twins, but as they say, “A bad start, [...]

It’s nearly that time of year. Now the snow has gone, the days getting longer and warmer. Time for a brief pause after the rigours of winter and a time to reflect on last year and what this year may bring. Rather than put into words the hard work lambing season brings, I would rather [...]

Managed to catch these little blighters at the right moment. Hamish and Nipper.
Nipper is the one on the left, and the younger of the two, at only 6 months old. Head strong with an ‘up front’ personality. Nipper comes from working stock from a farm near Dingwall. We didn’t choose him, he chose us, he [...]

You guessed, even more snow. Not sure if we can get out today, but at least we can tend the animals. The quad is a god send. Without it, life would be very difficult, or certainly more than it is just now. This one machine means so much to us. Imagine checking the fence line, [...]