Herdwicks of Highfields Farm

Digging out #StormARWEN

@Sharpr1966 Oh wow thank god its not just me. She's doing amazing which is incredible

@highfieldsherdy Not just me then. I have a 14 years and blind old ewe doing a good job of her lamb. She’s loving it.

We've had a little surprise this evening. The ram's got in with the flock around 5 months ago by mistake. On the rounds 'Snowdrop' was away from the main flock. At the grand age of 14, she's given birth to a very strong herdy boy. Such a good mum, and I get my lamb cuddles 💕

@spruett2758 Just the best ❤️

@highfieldsherdy Our little surprises❤️❤️

@Kh56361236 Herdy is shortened from 'herdwick a breed of sheep

@highfieldsherdy AI slop has not given me anything useful about the meaning of "herdy boy". Can you clarify? Thank you.

@cashandcarrots No not this time just stay in flock as a wether

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@thatbloodybird @anne_joseypye 🤣

@highfieldsherdy @anne_joseypye Snowdrop, you old tart! She looks very pleased with herself. Congrats on the lovely little lamb.

Ooh dear Hetty, sometimes life can make you feel like hetty looks all you can do is dust yourself off, try & pick yourself up, and find a way through the craziness that life can throw at you sometimes 💙 #herdwicks #believeinyourself #bekind #staystrong #youvegotthis

@EquipProChina Fine

@highfieldsherdy 😊 Lovely scene! 🌞 Pippin and the elusive Daisy, sounds like you've got some character in the flock! 🐑 Independent streak, huh? Respect! How's Daisy's integration with the rest of the flock?

Beautiful blue skies and sunshine but a chilly bite to the wind. Pippin and the elusive Daisy who definitely keeps herself to herself. Considering she was bottled fed, she certainly is an independent character of the flock. #herdwicks #holidaybarn #selfcatering #peak_district

Billy 💙 #herdwicks #peakdistrict

Spring has returned to the farm, skylarks singing, curlews curling. The hares a frequent sight on the moorland & primroses in bloom on the more sheltered sunny banksides. There is no lambing for us these days, but Droopsy, Houdini, and the rest of the flock bring daily joy.

This evening, as I listen to the wind howl around the farmhouse, the fire crackling away the sheep will be seeking shelter from #stormdave they have the shelter of the barn to escape if they wish from the inclement weather. Bracken & Houdini under darkening skies a few days ago

Our handsome Bramble, it's been lovely to enjoy some nicer weather recently. A pair of curlews have returned to the farm a beautiful sound that lifts the spirits at this time of year. Can't wait for the wildflowers to start emerging, and the cycle of nature begins again #nature

Double cuddles today. Mabel and Billy. Billy does make me smile he slowly gets closer and closer and then leans on you. Mabel is suffering with a poorly foot but was very good and let me spray it for her. Billy soon shot off when I sprayed it he wasn't having any of it #herdwicks

@HappyCaveBat Yes he is

@highfieldsherdy Is Houdini a sheep? Can't tell with him cuddled in all of the soft blankets!

Took some time this morning to just sit amongst the flock, something I've not done for a while. I like to think they know how much calm and comfort they bring when things are hard sometimes. With Houdini extra special, it's taken time, patience, & love #peace #herdwicks #solace

@woolismybread Saw and heard my first for the season today in our meadow. Such an uplifting moment and beautiful call - love it

Today I heard my first Curlew… such a beautiful bird returning to the Yorkshire Dales …

It's the little things that are keeping me going at the moment. The flock always: the warmth of the sunshine on your face & as I walked down the stairs I spotted the curlew had returned to the meadow. I opened the farmhouse door & it flew away with its haunting yet beautiful call

@cowscatsndogs @PayReps26654 ❤️

@PayReps26654 @highfieldsherdy So beautiful. Brought more tears for all our losses, and my Mavis coming up 2 years gone. Blind and diabetic but lived live to the full. Hopefully sight restored playing with Meg ❤️

Sweet dreams, Meggy, now at peace, on the farm by the Beech tree with your biscuits and balls snuggled on your bed. Gonna miss your squeals of excitement, your company, and the joy and love you gave to everyone you met. May you now be free so sorry 💔 xx

@NicoleMarzipan Yes

@highfieldsherdy I'm so sorry you lost her! Was she sick?