Bright and Breezy

There were smiles all round as Angus and his concubines made an appearance at the Royal Highland Show in Ingliston near Edinburgh over the weekend.
Being used to cameras by now they were pretty relaxed about it, posing for photos after extensive grooming sessions. What a life!
Back at the Pennine farm it resembled Glastonbury as the heavens opened for three days and three nights. I even considered building an ark for the animals until I remembered that I had more than two of each!
Cows look funny in wellies and the chickens even funnier. Maybe they might start a new trend...

With This Ring

Leggy Cow

Green and Pleasant Land

Olympic fever has taken over the farm. The animals' brush with fame has made them hungry for more. They have been seen queueing for the auditions for the Olympic opening ceremony.


Angus and his mates think it's a load of bull (but secretly Angus cant wait for a weekend away with his true love).
Over at the hen coop the Colonel has been working his magic and we are expecting some double-yolkers on the big day.
The sheep aren't too impressed-astro-turf doesn't appeal. The pigs, however will eat anything.


If they are successful I might even get a few free tickets, but I wont hold my breath......

A Load of Bull

Love at First Sight

When's it Due?

Cattle Gridlock

News travels fast, doesn't it?


Down on the farm the cattle have got very excited and since the arrival of Aberdeen Angus they've been breeding like, well, cattle!
My stock numbers have been growing so fast I'm having to 'farm' them out to galleries around the UK.


I think I will have to give Angus back soon or we are going to have to find more land.
This should give me a little time to spend on the rest of the livestock. I'm even thinking of investing in a few horses. 


One things for sure- I've got plenty of compost for my lovely roses.


See you soon.

He's Got My Nose

Hey Diddle Diddle

Daisy Picking

Vanity Farm

Since the arrival of the photographer from Farmers' Weekly things have been chaotic down at the farm. The farmer cant get on with his milking because the cattle are too busy preening themselves for the shoot. The hens have hardly noticed the fox, who's trying to take advantage of the situation. At least the sheep haven't been worried.

The animals have even started making appearances at galleries around the UK. 
What next?


I hope to have order re-established by the time you next read this. If not, I don't know what we can do!

Does My Bum Look Big?

Three Generations

Cock and Bull Story

There's a certain atmosphere around the farm at the moment. The livestock is getting a little excited. Over in the field our annual visitor, Angus has been spotted by Daisy and her friends. Competition is growing for his 'affections' and handbags are at the ready.
The increasingly busy hen coop is becoming aware of the unwelcome visitor but don't know what to do about it.
The sheep? Well they are just getting on with mowing the hills.


Will sparks fly? Will feathers get fluffed? Find out on my next post.


t.t.f.n.

Moody Cow

What's That Mum?

Have You Met the New Neighbours?

Who's afraid of the big, bad fox?

Gossip is rife around the farm, particularly in the hen coup where lookouts are on 24 hour guard duty. Why? Because the elusive Mr Fox has been spotted prowling!


Despite the commotion, we managed to catch a glimpse of our new ragdoll/siamese cross breed cats who, although camera shy, posed for us before running for cover.


Here's hoping things calm down soon.

The Short-Sighted Fox 

Camera Shy

Woolly Jumpers

Our cute little furry friends are back. They've even got a trendy range of coats on, giving them that air of individuality. In fact one is so confident he's managed to round up the farmer's dogs. This one has a great future. Watch out for him on 'One Man And His Sheep'.


I've had reports of a fox making a few appearances on the farm recently so please keep an eye out for me and let me know if you see it. Bye for now.

The Twins

Who's The Daddy Now?