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Two gorgeous little piglets are settling in their new home at Hicks Farm.

The last week they have had to deal with wind, rain and snow but they are not worried they have a lovely bed of straw to sleep on.

The two gilts are still nameless – but suggestions have been made. Although Streaky and Rasher are not my favourites but seem very popular!

Only a few days earlier than expected but who wouldn’t you want to be born on a glorious sunny day like today?

The ewe was very proud of her new lamb as you can see – another ewe lambed a short time later. So now it’s just our job to keep an eye on the “maternity” field during the day and the “maternity” barn over night.

The clocks go back this weekend so the evenings will be lighter which is always helpful.

No lambs to bottle feed yet – watch this space!!

The daffodils are out, which is a sign that Spring is nearly here!

And…….Thomas has tidied up our website …well really he has rebuilt it.

He deserves a medal  for “His patience with Mum” whilst he put together the new website. Especially when Mum was having trouble with her widgets!!

We think he’s done a really good job.

Take a look for yourself and see…

We collected these gorgeous hens this morning and they are already making themselves at home – discovering that grass tastes really good after being reared inside a shed.

They are lovely looking birds with black plumage and pretty gold markings on their necks and chests.

With any luck very soon they will be laying their beautiful brown eggs.

It will be great to have fresh eggs back on the breakfast menu!!

Orchard House had an early Christmas present.

We commissioned two new tables for the kitchen. Together they will easily seat 20 people (the picture here only shows the normal 14 chairs!) and then when separated will seat 24.

Rose Cottage didn’t miss out on Christmas either – champagne glasses can now be found in both our properties. Let the celebrations begin!

Happy Christmas everyone!