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My calendar said that Beryl should have farrowed 3 weeks ago but there were no signs, just disappointment for me.
Patience is a virtue 😀
#pedigree #pigs #tamworth #rarebreed #outdoorreared #northumberland #allenvalleys #northpennines
With piglets growing fast, there's usually at least one troublemaker
#pedigree #pigs #tamworth #piglets #rarebreed #outdoorreared #northumberland #allenvalleys #northpennines
One week on, our new Belted Galloway heifers are settling in well and loving the meadow hay from last summer!
#beltedgalloway #beltedgallowaycattle #pedigree #cattle #grassfed #northumberland #allenvalleys #northpennines
A little bit of Sunday shopping in the Lake District for me!
#pedigree #beltedgalloway #cattle #grassfed #northumberland #allenvalleys #northpennines
A great sight at the end of a pretty successful weekend
#pedigree #pigs #tamworth #rarebreed #outdoorreared #northumberland #allenvalleys #northpennines
A pregnant ginger Tamworth pig in front of a dry stone wall
After 10 years of pig breeding, I still can't judge how long until she'll farrow so I'll keep on high alert all night!
#pedigree #pigs #tamworth #rarebreed #outdoorreared #northumberland #allenvalleys #northpennines
Our newest Tamworth gilt is due to have her first litter sometime next week
#pedigree #pigs #tamworth #rarebreed #outdoorreared #northumberland #allenvalleys #northpennines
It seems that Gloria didn't get in-pig 3 weeks ago so Jasper is having another go!
#pedigree #tamworth #pigs #rarebreed #outdoorreared #northumberland #allenvalleys #northpennines #holidayromance
Grace is enjoying the mud and filling up nicely ready for her first litter next month
#pedigree #pigs #tamworth #rarebreed #outdoorreared #northumberland #allenvalleys #northpennines
At least you can't see the mud while the snow lasts
#pedigree #pigs #tamworth #rarebreed #outdoorreared #northumberland #allenvalleys #northpennines #ukweather #snow
Some new arrivals on the plot this afternoon
#chickens #blacktailhens #fresheggs #egglayers #northumberland #allenvalleys #northpennines
A greenhouse seen from the outside with the door latched open
The inside of the greenhouse with 2 raised beds and chair at the far end
The inside of the greenhouse looking towards the open door with raised beds on each side
Making slow progress but I'm happy with that
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#raisedbeds #growyourownfood #smallholding #homestead #kedergreenhouse #northumberland #allenvalleys #northpennines
I'll be back in a month to see it in its full glorious autumnalness #Cupola #AllenValleys #Northumberland #Cycling
After 10 years of ups and downs, it's time for a change so the last of our small herd of Dexters have now been sold
#cattle #dexter #grassfed #northumberland #allenvalleys #northpennines
Very happy to get 2nd place rosettes for both Lillian and Gloria at Northumberland County show
#pedigree #pigs #tamworth #rarebreed #outdoorreared #northumberland #allenvalleys #northpennines
A busy day preparing for the Northumberland County Show tomorrow. If you're going then don't forget to pop into the pig tent and meet the real stars of the show - Gloria and Lillian
#pedigree #pigs #tamworth #rarebreed #outdoorreared #northumberland #allenvalleys #northpennines
It's official now, we will be taking 2 of our Tamworth pigs (Lillian and Gloria) to Northumberland County show on Sat 24th
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#pedigree #pigs #rarebreed #tamworthpigs #northumberland #northpennines #smallholder #allenvalleys
Two black Dexter cows in a grassy field with trees in the background
Mother and daughter are expected to calve around the end of May or early June
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#calving #cattle #dexter #grassfed #northumberland #allenvalleys #northpennines
Spring is my favourite season... for now anyway
#allenvalleys #northpennines #northumberland
Jess trying on her new bandana from Wag and Company - she has to look the part for her first visit soon!
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#friendshipdogs #allenvalleys #northumberland
Our current Dexter cattle - Hattie (2019), her daughter Kylie (2023) and her son Lance (2024)
#dexter #cattle #grassfed #northpennines #allenvalleys #northumberland #smallholding
Dora has forgiven me for getting the dates wrong and she will be back in the shed again by the end of next week #pedigree #pigs #tamworth #rarebreed #outdoorreared #northumberland #allenvalleys #northpennines
Introducing Lillian (larger) and Gloria (smaller), our show pigs for Northumberland County Show this year
Assuming I eventually get around to filling in the entry form of course!
#rarebreed #tamworthpigs #pigs #northumberland #northpennines #allenvalleys
Dora happily settled in the farrowing shed this evening!
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#pedigree #tamworth #pigs #farrowing #northumberland #northpennines #allenvalleys
Dora seems to be brewing up nicely for piglets next week
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#pedigree #tamworth #pigs #rarebreed #outdoorreared #northumberland #allenvalleys #northpennines
Great memories of Johnny and Lillie Flynn playing on the Sunday afternoon of our festival this year. #johnnyflynn #folkmusic #northumberland #allenvalleys #allendale
3 Dexter cattle (1 cow, 1 heifer and a steer) in a straw bedded barn
TB test 2nd visit is done and they've been given the all clear which is a relief...
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#dextercattle #tbtesting #northpennines #northumberland #allenvalleys #nativebreeds #smallholdersuk
TB testing is only ever 4 years for us but still a nervous wait for the follow up visit
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#dextercattle #tbtesting #northumberland #northpennines #allenvalleys #smallholder
3 head of cattle eating a fresh bale of hay on a beautiful sunny morning in the North Pennines
TB test is in 2 weeks time but for now they're just enjoying a fresh bale of hay on a beautiful morning
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#dextercattle #hay #northumberland #northpennines #allenvalleys #smallholder
Hattie and her gang escorting some sheep intruders off their field this morning!
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#dextercattle #northpennines #northumberland #smallholder #allenvalleys
