Displaying 31 to 40 of 61 results for wool
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Shearing
Our sheep were shorn last night. We have a lovely bloke called Duncan who shears them - pity he doesn't go as far as Angus. Last year we had three to do, this year there were…
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Workshop with Deb Robson (Fleece & Fiber Sourcebook)
The exact programme is still in evolution, but is likely to be based around exploring how to approach and use a number of different types of fleeces, some local and others not;…
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Still wet
IT’S SO WET! And dismal. However, I was looking back some old diary entries – last winter 14/15 was dry. I had written that we had one wet week in November but had been…
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Shearing
Our three sheep were sheared for the first time today. I was a bit anxious - not by the shearing itaself, but in getting someone to come for three. It's been quite hot and…
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Sheepy makeover
We trimmed Nellie, Niamh and Novas eyes this morning - one of the drawbacks with Ryelands is that the copious wool on their faces starts to obscure their vision. Luna also…
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New grazing
Today we rigged up barriers at either end of our track and let the sheep in there to graze and browse. We have to meake best use of our limited grazing and since Dan was preparing…
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Don't let your guard down!
I was grooming the ponies yesterday and thinking how nice it must be for them to be pretty much fly free now. After I turned them out, I had a look at the sheep. Luna, one of the…
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The girls are back!
Well, it's been a sheep day today. Our ewes were scanned and came home, and Carol's ewe lambs left by return. Our ewes and ewe lambs are now in the top of the orchard and will be…
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Practical Sheep Keeping by Kim Cardell
An explanation of everything you need to know to manage sheep and keep them healthy. From choosing and buying, housing, feeding and routine management, to breeding and lambing, Kim…
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Hurdies / Apiary hedge / Cattle shenanigans / First sock
Monday 22nd January Nice and warm today – up to 5C, but damp and that made it feel raw. The cows must have had a party last night and invited the neighbours –…
