Monthly Archives: June 2014

Sheep shearing

Posted on June 27, 2014 by

It was time to get the ewes down to our friendly farmer Eddie for shearing. Once his 300 odd ewes were finished, my 5 ewes had their turn. As I would like the fleeces for wool, the 3 guys were … Continue reading →

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Pigs enjoying a wallow

Posted on June 23, 2014 by

As it has been so hot, the pigs really enjoyed a wallow to cool down. They love being showered down and try and catch the water from the hose. When they have enough, they rather chew on the hose pipe… … Continue reading →

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More Llanwenog wool

Posted on June 10, 2014 by

I had a couple of lamb fleeces of the Llanwenogs and wanted to create a soft 4-ply yarn combined with Bluefaced Leicester.   This is a 50/50 mix and soft enough for socks or baby jackets or hats. The Bluefaced … Continue reading →

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Local wool for sale

Posted on June 10, 2014 by

I have had some fleeces from other breeds spun into lovely DK pure wool: I have combined Black Welsh Mountain with Shetland to create a mottled yarn.   Also Black Welsh Mountain crossed with Poll Dorset, a lovely grey colour. … Continue reading →

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Llanwenog Hogget Meat for sale

Posted on June 9, 2014 by

16th June 2014 3 lambs are going to slaughter, some meat will be available for sale. It would be classed as hogget, as they are 15 month old. Hogget meat has much more of a fuller and interesting taste than … Continue reading →

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Growing up

Posted on June 9, 2014 by

Yesterday I spent some time with the flock. It is amazing, how quickly they run up to you, when they hear a bucket of feed being rattled.             Note, little ram lamb right at the … Continue reading →

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Our lambs are growing up

Posted on June 9, 2014 by

Now that the lambs are outside, they have really grown up, you would not recognise them, as they look so different from 5 to 6 weeks ago. Below a group picture as they ventured out for the first time. Please … Continue reading →

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