We’ve made a tonne of progress with converting the derelict land into a working croft over the last 2 years. We have fencing, the beginnings of a veg patch, a sapling hedge, and our cattle and duck operations are up and running. This year’s focus was on increasing our cow herd number (from 3 to 7), continuing our grazing plan, selling our beef products and introducing bees to the croft.
We’re currently preparing for Winter, with a to-do list that only ever seems to get longer! Next year, we don’t plan to extend beyond introducing pigs to the croft: our main effort will be to further develop our existing projects.
Pigs
Pigs are essential for regeneration of the soil. Their foraging habits will turn over the earth in targeted areas of the croft to encourage new growth.
We’re developing a stimulating enclosure for them in our woodland area and have built a comfy Ark to protect them from the increasingly fickle and challenging weather conditions. Our Ark is a home-brewed hybrid design. This way we can use it to give our ducks robust shelter during the harsher winter weather, and convert it in the spring so it is exclusively for the pigs to enjoy!
We should be all set for our new arrivals in Spring 2027!
