Monthly articles about Dorset Wool activities
What is going on? July was another month that flew by. The damp weather continued, then it was too hot and warm for me at least. This led to an increase in the fly population. I didn’t have much time between the showers to hand shear the sheep, as they must be dry to be […]
April – Weather Report April, this year, was cold and dry. After the mud earlier in the year it was the complete reverse. In fact, it was too cold and dry really and the grass sat and shivered, especially when it snowed! It is a month that grass normally explodes giving lush green colours. The […]
So where did March go? It disappeared in a flash and I struggle to remember what I did or is that just old age? The Sheep I know that the ram, Valentine Peeves, went home, which meant that I could move the ewes to a different field. Currently, I am sorting out the lambing field […]
The best part about February was it was dry. The mornings were clear and frosty, and the views were beautiful. It is wonderful to be able to enjoy this fantastic countryside on my early morning dog walks. The escape from mud was great! What a month of contrasts though, it started out with a really […]
There is one word to describe Dorset Wool in January 2021 – MUD! Even the tops of the downs were sloshing with mud. It made me wish for cold winter’s days and even dream of snow. As I write we may have some snow over the next week or so, so I may live to […]