Springing into 2021 with good news for our ewes

Ladies in waiting... Ewes in line for their scans.

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Belated happy new year to you all. I was rather surprised this morning when Louise Minchin announced on the Breakfast programme that it is only three days until the first day of spring. I prefer to stick to the traditional thought that spring actually starts on March 21.
That thought in itself brings some trepidation, because by then we should have started lambing and, fingers crossed, all will be well.
January 5 was the day all our ewes were scanned. We were pleasantly surprised by the results, which indicate plenty of lambs with twins and triplets galore. Many other farmers are reporting similar results, so I expect that yet again, Mother Nature is in charge.
The issue now is that those expectant mums have to be fed a diet that will see them through to the birth and then help them to rear the lambs. This requires a high protein feed, but also a balance of good carbs to keep their strength up.
In the meantime, we carry on with repairing fencing and cleaning ditches and drains.
The other side of our business, the shop and cafe, have recovered from the very hectic Christmas period, although obviously with the Covid restraints the cafe remains closed. Fortunately the kitchen remains open, so we still have an ample supply of ready meals and takeaway Sunday lunches on the production line.
The shop continues to be busy and we’re very happy to be supplying an order and collect system for those who need it. Of course, people are still celebrating birthdays and anniversaries - and soon it will be Valentines, too - so we are pleased to be able to try to make things a bit special.
On a final note, we have just said goodbye to Sarah in the shop. We wish her good luck for the future.
Stay safe, and roll on 2021.
David