My name is Darlia, which means moth. I am one of the milking cows and have a whole dynasty among them. I am mother to Violet and Cowslip and grandmother to Dandelion, Jasmine, Bimba and Poppy. I was born in 2008 and despite being all black my breed is Swedish Red. I am good natured, although I occasionally bite fingers when I am being given a carrot!
Continue readingApril 2016 Sadly we have to tell you that Champa, the cow you sponsor passed away last weekend after a short illness. She was our oldest cow and will be sorely missed. Champa was a great character and grew to love being fed treats such as greens, carrots and biscuits. Originally she used to headbutt anyone who offered her anything, but eventually would swallow your whole hand as she eagerly tucked in. She was mother…
Continue readingMy name is Darlia, which means moth. I am a quiet and peaceful cow and am three-years old. My colour is all black, although my breed is Swedish Red. I gave birth in October to my first calf. Sponsor me here
Continue readingAn ugly acronym – HACCP – is just as unpleasant when it is spelt out. Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point is a formal and systematic food safety system that is used to control risks in the food industry and it is blighting our lives. We fully accept the need for safe procedures when producing and processing our milk, but from being a micro-dairy we are now in the hell of micro-management of our entire…
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