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Off To Market
Posted 14 Jul 2009
On Monday, a dozen lambs and a couple of "one-papped" sheep were taken to market. The lambs fetched quite a good price so we are quite pleased but this means the remaining sheep and lambs have been taken out of the field on webcam for a while, while they adjust.
The remaining sheep and lambs are now in another field while Howard cuts the long tall grass in the LambWatch field, allowing it to recover once again. They could be out of this field for a couple of weeks now - sorry! But don't worry, they shall return...! In the meantime, the woodpecker seems to be making more regular appearances on the webcam and some birds are taking an increased interest in the water feeder too!
Reader Comments
Well, I knew the day was coming! We look forward to having some back when it is the right time. Meanwhile, we can still hear them. And, yes, the woodpecker is entertaining us. I'm glad the lambs fetched a good price.
Helen on 14 Jul 2009 18:40
I know this was enviable, and it is a livelihood..it does make me sad never the less..
Karen on 14 Jul 2009 18:50
I am very happy they brought in a good price..that is the result of all your hard endeavor..and constant work !!
Karen on 14 Jul 2009 18:53
Oh, wow, this season is slipping by so quickly. I can't believe it's already market time for some. So glad you were please with the price. They were well keep and fed lambs and you deserve it.
Sheila from Memphis on 14 Jul 2009 19:19
I am especially glad that the lambs always have a great life there on your fields before they are subject to their destiny. I hear about so many sheep keepers who treat their animals shamelessly. It is always a treasure to know that there are dignified people that have a genuine heart for animals. = )
Jena on 15 Jul 2009 06:15
Glad they came with a good price for you's. Will be missed Alexandria said :)
Catherine&Family on 17 Jul 2009 03:34
Wow, that bird is chowing down quite a bit!
= )
Jena on 21 Jul 2009 08:10
I sure do miss the lambs and sheep. But I understand they are livestock and not pets. But I still don't eat lamb!
Beef, Pork or Chicken for me. LOL
Sue on 22 Jul 2009 18:33
I enjoy the beautiful scene and the woodpecker is very peaceful to watch in your early morning and my nightime! Sorry that the lambs had to go to market, we eat a lot of fish and chicken and tofu in these parts...
Melissa from S. Cali on 25 Jul 2009 05:49
I just don't eat lamb! Too bad they can't all be used for their wool!
Sunshine on 17 Aug 2009 08:20
That is well horrible!!! I turned vegetarian because of the little lambs being killed and eaten!! SHAME ON YOU!!
Lara The Veggie on 19 Aug 2009 11:58
Oh dear, what a shame some people are upset by the realities of life on a livestock farm.This is only meant as a little window into a small rural farm, pity we are having SHAME heaped on us.There are other webcams for people to visit if they dont like ours
Lynda on 19 Aug 2009 17:17
we get 50p per fleece. 30 sheep and say 60 lambs . thats an annual income of £45 pounds.... not a lot to live on....
Lynda on 19 Aug 2009 18:03
Good for you, Lynda! This is a working farm, a business, not a hobby farm for our amusement! We are permitted to watch and enjoy some of the activities, but if we don't understand what livestock farming is about, we surely don't have the right to criticise it. We can enjoy watching their activities when the lambs and sheep are visible, but let's not confuse our private beliefs and prejudices with people's need to make a living, nor try to impose the Vegan viewpoint on other people who happen to think differently and who enjoy a wider variety of food....
Helen on 19 Aug 2009 20:35
Well said Lynda!!
nancy on 19 Aug 2009 21:27