Work continues on barn conversions. Mallard and Coot are now nearing completion, decorating, kitchen fitting , bathroom fitting all in full swing. Teal and Widgeon following close behind. Woodcock and Snipe have at present be delayed for a few days due to the constant rainfall we seem to have at present, ground works are being hampered but perhaps we can hope for blue skies soon.

The rain also continues to upset the land work on the farm. Our vining peas for Birds Eye are due to be drilled on the 1st March, lets hope for a fine day. Ploughing has had to come to an abrupt stop at present.

Our cows are milking well, if only a decent price could be obtained from our excellent quality milk produced. The supermarkets at present are not helping the dairy farmer with average prices of 16p - 18p per litre being paid to the farmer. I am sure that the consumer is aware to buy milk is considerably more expensive. This fact is having a dramatic effect on the counties dairy farmers, milking cow herds being sold almost on a daily basis. The farmers request is only a fair price for a quality product.

As Spring approaches are animals are looking forward to the warmer days, to be able to be out on the picturesque pastures enjoying the lush new grass - as the rain falls that at present seems a long time away!!

Finally Woodcock and Snipe which will be completed during Spring.

Further pictures


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The conversions continue and good progress has been made in the last fortnight. Internal workings in Mallard, Coot, Widgeon and Teal are now developing rapidly Plumbing, heating, electrics are all now nearly installed. Plastering continues as walls permit, decorating not far behind. I include pictures to show the development.







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Welcome everyone to my new website and new blog.

It is hoped to record over the next few weeks the concluding part to the new build to convert two barns into six self-catering holiday units. Also to give an incite into the working of our farm.

The conversions started in late September, and units 1-4 named Mallard, Coot, Widgeon and Teal will be completed ready for Easter 2007. The remaining two units Woodcock and Snipe will follow late May early June.

On the farm the weather is beginning to take its toll, the wet has prevented most land work to cease. Once a dry spell is here land preparations for spring drilled crops will begin. Livestock on the farm continue to demand attention. All of the dairy herd is housed during the winter months inside, so not to spoil fresh spring pasture. Calves are still being born at regular intervals.