The cows started calving 2 weeks ago so their are lots of little red and white calves hiding in the fields. So far we have had 3 heifers and 3 bull calves, all born healthily in the field beside the... more
We are now in our 3rd year as yurt farmers and have been welcoming new and returning guests back to our yurts. The field is looking really good this year with the trees and fruit bushes we planted... more
A busy month so far, here's what we have been up to.....
All of this lovely weather has been perfect for getting the yurts, field and cabin ready for the beginning of April. The yurts are looking... more
The first lambs of the year were born yesterday. Mossy found the new born twins amongst the trees. As you can see they look nice and healthy. The cows went back outside to graze in the fields... more
Its been cold and dry for the last few days so we decided it was the perfect opportunity to refill the woodshed ready for the season ahead. It is always a fun thing to do and we all get involved... more
Two new pigs arrived at The Yurt Farm a few weeks ago and Mossy has decided to call them Butter and Marmite. Wren can watch them for hours but the pigs, two young boars, are more interested in eating... more
Its been a busy month so far. Nick has made a new sink which is now beside the compost toilets. Fittingly, it's made from unused pieces of the toilet's timber frame. We've made a whole set of seats... more
What a lovely week. The school holidays are nearly over and the children staying have all been having lots of fun together. They have been running around in the sun, swinging on the rope swing and... more
The chickens have been enjoying their first full day down in the yurt meadow. We've made some changes to their pen after unsuccessfully trying to keep the chickens safe from foxes last year. So far... more
Our first guests are happily snuggled down in their yurts. We have been blessed with lots of rain and wind over the last week which our yurts have stood up to well. Last night we were awake listening... more
