I often see crows and jackdaws sitting on the back of the sheep.

What are they doing? In springtime they might be harvesting loose wool for nest building. At this time of year they are more likely to be feeding on ticks and parasites.

The sheep seem quite content to give them a ride and perhaps enjoy the gentle pecking.

Today we keep a flock of two-horned Jacobs.

I’m not complaining!

Whilst Jeremy was milking Willow, Tina couldn’t wait for her bottle and tried to jump out of the just shed.

Luckily our visitors were on hand to untangle Tina and take the photograph. Apparently Dolly had jumped over the gate without any problem!

A good morning to clean and straw the duck run

A rich sloe harvest is here

A warm and windy walk today