The first pig became our first Hog roast. Weighing in at 54kg. he took 6 hours to cook. Absolutly delicious and the best crackling you've ever had. He was enjoyed by many.
Tuesday, 27 July 2010
Thursday, 22 July 2010
Hebridean sheep
6 new girls have come to Horse Shoe cottage. Hebridean sheep are fine black sheep from Scotland with beautiful horns. Much more skittish than the Ryelands so more reactive to the dogs. Lots of fun ahead.
Wednesday, 7 July 2010
Make Hay Whilst The Sun Shines.
86 bales of prime quality hay safely gathered in. Phew! Big sigh of relief. Many thanks to my friends the Bates family for their sterling efforts and strong armed help.
Sunday, 4 July 2010
Cutting the Hay.
Hay is being cut today. Lovely warm, dry weather with a southerly wind like lion's breath. Perfect.
Saturday, 3 July 2010
Hay field.
Lots of clover in the hay field. A number of bumble bees working but not as many as I'd like.
Pigs @ 5 months.
Pigs are growing well. As they 'run to fat' easily they have to forage for their own food most of the time, although they do get some nuts morning and evening.
Note the hops growing up the fence behind . I hope we might get some for beer later in the season...
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