Sunday 21 September 2014

Using gluts

Busy using all my glut up -

last night boiled up fruit and left over night for the liquid to drain.







No prodding poking or pressing just the good old fashioned natural process. This morning I have apple and mint Jelly. Apple and Blackberry Jelly and Redcurrent Jelly.

Now I am on to chutneys the first being Spicy Tomato and Apple Chutney its simple delicious



Wednesday 10 September 2014

who would of thought.............

Well one of my pigs wants to keep the poorly sheep warm and snuggles - shame I didnt have the camera.

My young chickens have been rejected by the rest of the chickens in the coop so they have their own home and free range if I am in.

Guess what my young chickens get up to

They

chase cats!!
chase next doors dog off!!
try their hardest to get in my house!!
Try to sleep on the shed roof!!

All interesting in the smallholding field




Saturday 6 September 2014

Poorly sheep

The poorly sheep is looking a bit brighter this am. All sheared and munching away in the field with her friends

Friday 5 September 2014

Sheep

Today I learnt about fly strike. One of my sheep was showing some early signs of fly strike this pm. My very kind Sheep farmers who have been great at teaching me about keeping sheep and helping me to ensure the sheep get a happy and healthy life came to the rescue. All sheep have been treated I have been so lucky with their help and generosity. No market for me tomorrow have to observe the sheep make sure she is ok.

I was very pleased to hear when I was told I have looked after them very well. I was discussing their fate and with sheep prices at present I was advised to keep them till feb. So there will be sheep antics on my blog till feb. Then next year I have just agreed to be taking in orphan sheep again. I think I better invest in a proper multi lamb bottle feeder.

The new cockerel um he is becoming a problem as he has such a personality. Might have to try to invest in another chicken pen so I can keep him. Will I ever eat my own chicken!! At this rate NOT as I keep putting off the deed.

Lol just seen a funny sight stardust appeared at the window followed by three chickens!! No chickens you arent coming in the house!! Didnt quite get the window shot but this is stardust living in harmony with the farm animals!!




Tuesday 2 September 2014

gone to pot

Jumping pigs, Sheep getting stuck, Ducks in the chicken house and having to buy eggs!! Whats that all about?? and its not full moon. I am not mentioning that the aga wont work!!