Enter Quentin or Quincy

June 30th, 2016

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.

Lambing time again

February 1st, 2016

As storm Henry sweeps across Staffordshire I’m in the lambing shed again.

New Year’s greetings

January 18th, 2012

Looking back I realise its over 6 months since I wrote anything.

Funny old year

June 8th, 2011

Its been one of those years so far – all ups and downs.

Spring is in the air

March 11th, 2011

P3070819At 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, 2011

Jacob sheep are very popular with small holders being relatively easy to look after and attractive to look at.

First lambs of 2011

January 11th, 2011

As usual we have been caught on the hop again.

More snow on the way?

December 15th, 2010

After a brief respite from the weather it appears more snow is on the way.

Top honours for the Needwood Flock

November 8th, 2010

We attended the Jacob Sheep Society Central region AGM yesterday which was held at Burcot near Bromsgrove.

What’s in a name?

November 5th, 2010

Well quite a lot really!