From the farm

We 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!

Ethy Shoot Season well under way. Tom’s shoots in December very successful. Good weather, good shooting, good fun!

Students 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.

Meet our New Suffolk Ram. Already one of the family…..going to work next week!

Baling Straw in the glorious Cornish Sunshine….while it lasts!!

52 calves were born at Ethy this Spring. Including Ethy Clementine 6, a heifer calf every year for one of our first cattle purchases on the farm, Hams Barton Hermia.

Darren’s busy catching the Cornish Sunshine drilling winter kale for sheep grazing.

We have increased our Texel X mules by 50, bringing us up to a grand total of 360. Mules fast becoming a favourite here at Ethy.