SHEARING TIME
A sunny June day saw shearing time here on the farm. Darren and Matt were joined by Matt and John Truscott for a busy day shearing 403 sheep.
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A sunny June day saw shearing time here on the farm. Darren and Matt were joined by Matt and John Truscott for a busy day shearing 403 sheep.
Read MoreTom and Darren are halter training Texan, our home bred 14 month old bull. So far, so good. Texan proving to be a natural!
Read MoreSpring 2016 has seen 580 new lambs born at Ethy. All happily enjoying the welcome dry spell at last.
Read MoreFirst lambs of the season go out into the glorious Cornish sunshine.
Read MoreCalving has started. First calf sired by Trewint Tornado….looking good.
Read MoreWe have now unwrapped our new sheep race at Ethy….after investing in a new EID system for our ever-growing flock of sheep, which will improve efficiency. Hilary from Shearwell came to Cornwall to demonstrate the Animal Identification system. Darren and Matt had a test-drive with the Mules and after the first confusing 5 minutes (for sheep not farmers) all worked well!! Now bracing ourselves for the 800 lambs due any time now!
Read MoreEthy Shoot Season well under way. Tom’s shoots in December very successful. Good weather, good shooting, good fun!
Read MoreStudents and Tutors from Duchy College enjoyed their annual visit to the farm, where the new first years spent time looking at the breeding stock and getting to know first hand how a handling system works. An enjoyable sunny afternoon had by all.
Read MoreMeet our New Suffolk Ram. Already one of the family…..going to work next week!
Read MoreBaling Straw in the glorious Cornish Sunshine….while it lasts!!
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