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Earth Stories 2018

Posted on June 3, 2018 by

In the twenty years that we have been at Pen y Wyrlod we have been through waves of activity; developing the flock (both human and the sheep), careers and businesses, restoring the buildings, creating tourism spaces and developing relationships with … Continue reading →

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It’s all kicking off here

Posted on April 21, 2017 by

When the weather is as lovely as its been this month it is the best time here at Pen y Wyrlod Farm. We’ve been lambing for three weeks and now nearly a hundred little black lambs are racing around the fields … Continue reading →

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So what’s so special about Black Welsh Lamb?

Posted on January 25, 2016 by

We are often asked what it is that makes our lamb so special, or at least different to other products. To be honest, it is hard to know where to start: We aim to produce the    tastiest, most tender, … Continue reading →

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How Many Legs does a Lamb Have?

Posted on December 7, 2014 by

Sometimes I think we must have been doing this too long. I remember when we first moved into the farm back in 1996, we were baffled by some of the maths our neighbours employed when discussing anything to do with … Continue reading →

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Summer’s End……

Posted on September 29, 2014 by

The summer’s coming to an end .. autumn is beginning and our ewes are on the best grass, preparing for tupping and the start of another farming year. The rams, all too aware of the time of year, are peeping … Continue reading →

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Outstanding at Trealy Farm

Posted on September 9, 2011 by

Yesterday we were priviledged to be part of Outstanding in the Field’s first UK event, at Trealy Farm, Monmouth. I arrived late, but still in time for a glass of Ancre Hill sparkling 2008 Seyval Blanc – which was a … Continue reading →

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End of Part 1

Posted on April 1, 2011 by

We’re enjoying a couple of weeks of respite, having finished our first batch of (unexpected) lambs. It all went really well, with no major problems and a really healthy set of lambs running around enjoying the spring weather. Another week … Continue reading →

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