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  • Number Crunching: Why Pregnancy Scanning Matters for Your Flock
    January 20, 2026

    Number Crunching: Why Pregnancy Scanning Matters for Your Flock

    Pregnancy scanning is a simple but powerful tool for sheep keepers—helping you plan feeding, spot fertility issues, and prepare for lambing with confidence. Discover why it’s worth considering for your flock, and find all the essentials you need for a smooth lambing season at Chestnut Mill.
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  • The Smallholder’s Seasonal Journal: September Edition
    September 6, 2025

    The Smallholder’s Seasonal Journal: September Edition

    September brings the first real taste of autumn to the smallholding. This month’s journal covers practical steps for grazing, feed planning, poultry care, bedding, fencing, and housing—helping you prepare your animals and land for the cooler months ahead.
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  • A Guide to Rearing & Feeding Sheep
    August 12, 2025

    A Guide to Rearing & Feeding Sheep

    Sheep are hardy and rewarding animals, but their health and productivity depend on the right nutrition at every stage. This guide covers everything you need to know about feeding, housing, and caring for sheep in the UK—whether you’re raising lambs, breeding ewes, or managing a small flock for wool or meat.
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  • The Smallholder’s Seasonal Journal: August Edition
    August 2, 2025

    The Smallholder’s Seasonal Journal: August Edition

    August is a month of change on the smallholding—pastures slow, harvests peak, and autumn prep begins. This journal shares practical advice on grazing, poultry care, hygiene, and fencing, with smart tips and trusted products to keep your animals thriving through late summer.
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  • Embracing-Sustainable-Livestock-Farming-for-a-Greener-Future Chestnut Mill
    January 30, 2025

    Embracing Sustainable Livestock Farming for a Greener Future

    Explore the essential practices of sustainable livestock farming in this comprehensive guide. Learn how to balance animal health, nutrition, and eco-friendly techniques to enhance productivity while safeguarding the environment. Discover how technology, community collaboration, and continuous education play crucial roles in this multifaceted approach, paving the way for responsible and ethical farming.

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  • Seasonal-Livestock-Care-Essential-Strategies-for-Year-Round-Success Chestnut Mill
    January 23, 2025

    Seasonal Livestock Care: Essential Strategies for Year-Round Success

    In this comprehensive guide, explore effective seasonal strategies for feeding, sheltering, and monitoring livestock. Designed for smallholders and farming enthusiasts, this article offers valuable insights to ensure the health and productivity of your farm animals throughout the year. Discover practical advice tailored to each season's unique challenges and opportunities.

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  • Essential-Guide-to-Lambing-Season-Get-Prepared Chestnut Mill
    January 13, 2025

    Essential Guide to Lambing Season: Get Prepared

    Introduction to the Lambing Period As lambing season nears, proper preparation is paramount to ensure a smooth and successful period on the farm. Understanding the fundamentals of lambing is critical whether you're a novice or an experienced smallholder. Preparation involves...

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  • The-Farming-Year-January Chestnut Mill
    January 1, 2025

    The Farming Year - January

    January on the farm is surprisingly busy.  It is the perfect time to start spreading slurry on fields to boost silage or hay production that will be harvested later in the year.  A ground frost is perfect for this as...

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  • Winter-Readiness-Ensuring-Livestock-Comfort-and-Health Chestnut Mill
    October 1, 2024

    Winter Readiness: Ensuring Livestock Comfort and Health

    Prepare your farm for the winter months with our essential guide on providing suitable housing, nutritional adjustments, and health checks for your livestock. From creating insulated shelters to aligning nutritional plans, ensure the well-being of your animals with expert insights and proactive strategies.

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