Some time on Tuesday morning between 8.30 and 10 am Misty our Longhorn cow quietly delivered a strong bull calf all on her own.
Enter Quentin or Quincy
June 30th, 2016Lambing time again
February 1st, 2016As storm Henry sweeps across Staffordshire I’m in the lambing shed again.
New Year’s greetings
January 18th, 2012Looking back I realise its over 6 months since I wrote anything.
Funny old year
June 8th, 2011Its been one of those years so far – all ups and downs.
Spring is in the air
March 11th, 2011
At last the weather has turned a bit warmer and after a couple of relatively dry weeks the ground has dried out enough to be able to turn out some ewes and lambs.
Lambing Courses a big success
February 14th, 2011Jacob sheep are very popular with small holders being relatively easy to look after and attractive to look at.
First lambs of 2011
January 11th, 2011As usual we have been caught on the hop again.
More snow on the way?
December 15th, 2010After a brief respite from the weather it appears more snow is on the way.
Top honours for the Needwood Flock
November 8th, 2010We attended the Jacob Sheep Society Central region AGM yesterday which was held at Burcot near Bromsgrove.
What’s in a name?
November 5th, 2010Well quite a lot really!