Goat Books

The two goat books I purchased off ebay the other day arrived today, both fairly old, but a good starting point.

Looking forward to reading up on it and seeing if goats are for us, or not. One thing that does concern me is the regulations requireing you to register with DEFRA (or MAFF can't remember now).

I fancy a pair of small goats, mainly as pets, but some milk would be nice too, maybe have a go at cheese making.

Bantam House Sign

My Bantam house Sign has now arrived, can't wait to go and put it up, and for the Duck House sign to arrive.

Rosie's Assembley

Rosie had an assembly yesterday abouth their entry in to the Bee keepers competition to make a model out of recycled materials.

Rosie read out a piece, and all the children showed the model they had entered in the countryside day competition last week. They school came 8 aout of 25 teams so did very well.

They made a lovely bumble bee on a traditional hive, using mainly papier mache.

Skipton Sheep Day

Well we are off to Skipton on Sunday hopefully, for the Skipton Sheep Day. Should be a good day out, we have never been before but it looks interesting.

Now looking for an open farm or similier in the area to go to after.

Jamie the Tree Boy

Jamie was asked to cut back the tree in the front garden, in typical Jamie technics, he climbed the tree and set to work.

He worked hard cut back loads so the garden now looks like the aftermouth of a hurricane.

Pecker seems to have changed

Rosie called me last night to say that Pecker was now a boy.

The wood has arrived

Well after waiting all morning for my delivery from Earnshaws it finally came about 4 o'clock.

Andy set to work sorting, and sizing, can't wait for Friday night now to get down to the allotment to get the beds made.

Just need the top soil now.

Thw Water Butt

Well after a good Downpour Monday Night and a small cloud burst tis morning the 210 litre water butt is already almost a quarter full.

I can't believe it.

The Banatms Get to explore the back Garden

We let the Bantams out in to the back garden today to explore.

They hid at first in the bush, but then got braver and explored the flower beds digging up bugs and eating the grass thats in seed.

They seemed to enjoy the log, and found many hiding places.

Pirate seemed interested, had a look for a while, even tried some of their food.

Henry's Held his Bantam

Henry has finally held his Bantam, he sat on the bench for about a minute and a half with Swimmer on his lap.

He then gave him a big kiss and cuddle, rubbed his Cheek on Swimmers head and said "she's so soft".

Khaki Campbell Ducks

Having done a little research, I am now looking at getting a pair of Khaki Campbell Ducks.

I mean when you look at those cute babies

The Bantam House Sign

I have just ordered a custom sign for the Bantam House can't wait till it arrives. (click the title to go to the ebay page for the rabbit version only £2.00).

Right is a picture of it as a work in progress, can't wait to see the finished plaque.

Bantams Bath

Swimmer after her Bath, looking a little wet

Alomst forgot Sunday Morning, decided to give the Bantams a bath as they were looking a little mucky.

Swimmer lived up to her rather unusual name and seemed to actually enjoy her bath, Cutie Pie and Purdie not worried either way, just me do it. Pecker on the other hand was not impressed.

Pirate the cat seemed more interested in trying to drink the rinse water.

By the end of the day I was able to let them out of their house again, looking all cute and fluffy again.

Water But

Finally got our water butt, Andy made a stand for it out of some spare wood.

So now all we need is Rain.

Sunday - Wakefield Green energy day

What a waste of time, it was typical council run event.

Hardly anything thing there, and what there was hadn't finished setting up.

Did get another free energy saing lightbulb though so shouldn't complain.

Chicken House New Roof

Visited B & Q (yes I know not the most eco frindly company) and purchsed the new material for a new roof for chicken house.

Also pond liner ready for the next purchase of livestock (watch this space).

Ackworth Country Show

Next we visited Ackworth Country Show at Nostell Priory.

Great little show, not very busy. Watched the Pony club displays. Fell in love with a nice old red tractor.

Looked at the display of Poultry Accomadation, have to say it was fairly shoddy.

A Busy weekend - Part One

Well its monday morning and we have had a busy weekend.

The kids were away so we got as much done as possible.

Visted Earnshaws Saw mill and ordered some rustic slab for my allotment raised beds. Being delivered Wednesday. Also found they sell huge bags of saw dust for only £2.99.

Also they now sell poulty houses made by a local firm Creature Comforts, really nice well priced very well made, may be getting one in the future.

Bob the Builder

Has anybody noticed Bob has become very eco friendly.

Henry is watching it now, and Bob has just made a Yurt, the other day he made a straw build house.

Yorkshire Agricultural Society Countryside Day

Rosie had a school trip yesterday to the Countryside day.

She came home realy excited talking about the dancing sheep, beekeeping, the honey she tasted (despite hating honey), the willow weaving she did. A great day from the sounds of it.