We have had a really busy couple of weeks, starting with our Open days last week. The students were great showing our visitors around ...they are really proud of what they accomplish.
This week, we have been moving our livestock around - firstly, we moved Perry the boar in with Hazel...she was thrilled (not so sure about him...) although they seem very settled now. Sandy is having a lovely time on her own and putting on weight - so hopefully piglets towards the end of April. We will leave Perry in with Hazel for at least six weeks, to make sure she is covered.
We then brought the 14 lambing ewes back up to the farm. They are amazing....coming to call and walking back across the fields with the students; straight down the track and into the field here!
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| Sunset at the Care Farm |
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| Alan on duty! |
Yesterday, we took the Annabel and Alice to a 'transition event' at the National Star College for the day, along with 4 hens and the bantam and her chicks...! Gerry, and Alan were on duty with two regular students - they all behaved beautifully!
The other two ewe lambs that we are training have gone down to join their friends at Perrotts Brook for a week or so and then we will move them back to the bank.
The ewes should start lambing this weekend, so we will bring them in each night from now onwards. They are having two hard feeds per day (approximately 1 1/2 lbs each) and hopefully that means they get enough to support the growth of their lambs.
Today to end the term we all had a picnic....in the poly tunnel! It was the largest space inside and warm - we are thinking of loaning it out as a venue now....all the tables and chairs down the centre and a 'pick your own' salad each side! Thank you to all our staff, volunteers and students that supplied cakes and salads.
When we start back again on 11 April, we should have lambs! Happy Easter everyone!
