We have decided to clear the upper field and try and improve our hay yield next year. The goats use a lot if hay and we will need all we can harvest next year. I have started to clear the overhanging branches and to remove the scrub and gorse.
I have roped the animals into working. Once I have cut the branches the goats clear the leaves from them. The goats have quite clear preferences; oak and ash remain their favourites but they will work ion blackthorn and hawthorn. Once cleared, I trim them into firewood and put the scrap into the incinerator. During this phase Cadi helps by chasing the larger sticks.
One we have cleared this area we will need to consider feeding the field this year. We have access to tons of horse manure which we will consider using.
We still have one lamb we can't catch and get to the abattoir. The other's have made their way to the freezer and our plates. They do taste as good as I hoped they would. The fresh liver on the day they are brought back from the abattoir is especially good.
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