Things are busy in the sheep department again and the gathering of the
sheep has started again, this time to sort out the lambs that are to be
sold. Turnalt and Grianaig hills have already been gathered and 195
wedder (male) and 95 ewe (female) lambs have been sold. The best of
the ewe lambs are kept for breeding and the remainder sold. Prices
for the lambs have so far been up slightly on last years prices so
that is some good news. Over the next couple of weeks the other hills
will be gathered and the lambs sorted and sold so that will keep us
busy.
The Cattle
All is still quiet on the cattle front at the moment and the cattle are
enjoying the late summer weather.
The Crops
Things have also been quieter on the crops side but the potatoes and
turnips are doing very well. The potatoes are almost ready for
lifting, we also have some carrots growing which are doing well. The
turnips, potatoes and carrots have all been sampled and taste great.
The weather with us this year has been perfect for growing vegetables.
All the silage bales have now been lifted from the fields and stacked
at the farm.
