May news
12 May 2010 - 6:13pm | morganpell
It seems the pattern of weather is similar to last year in that it is relatively dry. This year we have the cool,da..cold some some mornings! and a cold wind. This is holding back grass growth except on the lawn. I reckon it is probably 10 days behind average too. However we do have a stunning display of cowslips in some of our old meadows at present, Photos will be on the website, www.morganpellmeats.co.uk as soon as I find the camera lead! The woods now have wonderful bluebells as well.
The sheep and cattle are all out at grass, a relief for them and us. At the moment we are cleaning out the sheds and yards of their winter accumulations! mucking out the manure! Keeping an eye on all the animals for any signs of trouble, not too many so far and we look forward to the important job of silage making for next winters feed and shearing the ewes and rams for their wool that may cover the cost of shearing this year as at last the price has returned to 1980's levels!
We hope you may be able to visit us for OPEN FARM Sunday