We have just completed part one of a
comprehensive project of fencing off the stream that is the boundary of our
land as well as some of the traditional hedgebanks. The streamside corridor
that is created by keeping our livestock outside shall provide habitats for
wildlife like small mammals and flowers. Here some pictures, in a few years
time this should look very different:
We have also put up two bench seats made from Welsh oak in one of our fields
where you can sit and enjoy looking at the pond when you stay with us.
In the beginning of 2003 we have completed the organic conversion and we
are now offering Shetland lamb meat. This is totally delicious as well as
being high in conjugated linoleic acid (CLA). It was discovered a few years
ago that CLA is an effective anti-cancer agent. Levels of CLA are higher in
grass fed animals (compared to those fattened on grains) and a recent study
has shown this to be particularly high in Shetland Sheep. If you want to try
this for yourself you can order it on-line from
Cambrian Organics who will
deliver it to your door anywhere in the country. Order it as mountain lamb
but state in an e-mail to Cambrian Organics that you want the Shetland or
ask for it on the order line 01559 363151. You can find a recipe for slow
cooked Hot Spicy Lamb Pot
(at the bottom of Shetland Sheep page).
