Archive for August, 2008
Calves settling in
The calves are settling in and are fed from the bucket every evening. Egg production has slowed, with only 1 or 2 eggs per day, at least 2 of the hens are broody but none of the eggs we have tried to hatch recently have been successful.
New Calves Arrival
This morning John took a heifer to Ludlow Market - and returned with 2 sets of twin bull calves! (He had bought them from a local dairy farmer on his way home). The calves are just over 1 week old and will be fed from the bucket for about the next 6 weeks, when they will move over to solid foods.
Burwarton Show
Today we are off to Burwarton Show - the largest 1 day show in the area and usually a great opportunity to catch up with friends you rarely see as everyone goes. Owing to the wet weather John is coming too as it is too wet to combine. There is something for everyone - livestock, machinery, crafts and entertainment.
