The rush of the school holidays is now over, on some days it seems very quiet at the farm, however there is still lots to do for the farm staff, and preparations are underway for our Vintage Rally in October (23rd & 24th)
This is the time of year that we sell on some of our animals, Stevie our Miniature Shetland pony has gone to Basingstoke to keep another small pony company, local farmers are purchasing our 'weaner' pigs to clear the acorns up from their fields.
Peter our Alpaca is in disgrace, not only has he fallen out with his life long companions, now he has started to attack the staff at Longdown, as we enter into his enclosure he comes charging with head down and hissing through his teeth, there is no way that he goes round you, so if you cannot clear a five bar gate, then he will flatten you! Rest assured he is contained in the chicken run at the moment for his and every one elses safety.
Hope to see you soon.
Farmer Bryan
