Brook Willow Winston looking good at just one hour old !. Easy birth and all is well .

Crias arrived at last .Good and sad times.

Three crias born !!! Twinkle our little girl sadly didn't make it . Despite the best efforts of our vets Intake of Hexham , both David and Euan give a valiant fight ,and went all out to save her ,as did the family, but she was just not viable, a very pretty girl with a lovely fleece, and she is sadly missed.Thanks to Fallowfield for the plasma.
We have two happy healthy boys running around tonight a great sight and I am very grateful . They both are full of life and great fun to watch . Hopefully our luck is turning and these two will be fine .I am sure they will provide hours of entertainment . 

Cria at last ,

Healthy little boy arrived at last. The weather is perfect and he is feeding and gaining weight . Mum is very protective. Just looking a bit purple think we got carried away with the tummy button spray in the excitement !! 

Waiting ........and more waiting .

At 353 days today and no action . Infact everything looks peaceful in the field .  I am so excited to meet these babies .  Think the forecast is for some warm weather so fingers crossed it could be this weekend .  Poo picking is done and field shelters all washed out ,cria coats are washed and waterproofed . Just need a cria  or two !!.

Mrs Fox and her four cubs.

This morning began with a lot of alarm calls from the girls. As I was awake anyway I ran outside and spotted a vixen with her four cubs running through the field being chased by the girls. They soon saw her off, hopefully for good .  They all looked very pleased with themselves at breakfast, but no babies yet, maybe at the weekend.

Shearing complete!! Everybody naked!! All very calm this year, James was very efficient. Just waiting for the first of our first crias to arrive. This is the best time of year and I can be seen looking over the fence at every opportunity.

The Northumberland county show.

A lovely day was had by all at the Northumberland county show. We even won a first rosette and a ligjht male champion sash for Brook Willow Jefferson !.

Alfie as a young handler enjoying the fun.