It's not been all partying and nostalgia at Strickley this past week. The real workers have been busy making life more comfortable for the cows when they come in for winter. The Cattleplan building will definitely be classified as de-luxe accommodation, with new cow mats (to lie on in the cubicles), and a new outside area for "loafing". So the cows can lie down, feed, wander round the building, or even take a turn outside. The new gates are very substantial and should deter any potential escapee. And then there's the new building we're putting up with new calving pens. (Watch this space for before and after pictures).
And in between there was the Farm Assured Dairy Inspection - two and half hours of questions and checks of animals, buildings and most of all paperwork.
As you know we always welcome anyone who comes to see our stock (especially if they want to buy!) and we say "drop in if you're passing". Well, this week we've shown two interested farmers round - the first en route from the Isle of Man to Harper Adams College, and the second from Somerset. I hope they think the trip was worthwhile.
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