April continues in the same way March finished. Lambs and Calve are still arriving. Calving will continue well into May, however April will usually see the end of the lambing towards the end of the month. Usually the month that...
March, especially for livestock farmers really gets busy. Its not just the cows now after they started calving at the end of February. The beginning of MArch is the start of the lambing season. This can be very time intensive...
Possibly the slam before the storm. February is quieter than most months, but it does mark the start of the annual livestock cycle as calving begins around the end of the month. Whilst still not as busy as some months....
The final month of the year, December for most is filled with celebration and Christmas cheer. Farmers however also have lots of jobs to do whilst battling increasing falling temperatures. Arable farmers are still ploughing fields, with reduced daylight causing...
Autumn makes way for winter. On Livestock farms, farmers have to start actively feeding their livestock more as grazing becomes less and less available. Grass stops growing and the quality drops. Any livestock that is going to be housed will...
Autumn is in full swing as we get into October. The lambs were weaned in previous months and it is now the time to wean this years calves. The cattle are also put back into barns around this time of...
If you are a first-time sheep owner, the thought of vaccinating your lambs may be daunting. Vaccination is a vital part of keeping your flock healthy, and knowing when and how to vaccinate your lambs is key. In this blog...
The Hebridean is a and ancient breed and would be considered a small sheep, but bold and brave. Pretty much unaltered since before the medieval times. They usually sport attractive curled horns alongside a dense black fleece. It is their looks which boosted their popularity...
Welsh Mountain Sheep One of the oldest breeds in the world. The Welsh Mountain is a breed full of vigour and is a very lively breed. They very hardy and able to endure extremes of rain, snow, and wind. Welsh Mountain...
Sheep farmers are busy from the start of the spring as March marks the start of the lambing season through to the end of April. However once this busy period is over, the farmers work is not yet done. Sheep...
Mastitis in lambing ewes is one of the main reasons for premature culling, loss of udder function, and reduction in milk yield. If left untreated it can also cause death. Those high yield breeds such as Poll Dorest and Suffolk...
Jacob sheep are often alert and can be very quick witted. They are a very striking and beautiful breed. They have an impressive posture and this combined with their piebald fleece and extravagant and large horns (all Jacobs have horns)...
