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May photo blog 2026

The month has got away from us somewhat, so this blog is a bit of a mish-mash of photos from several of us, rather than just Amy. Calving season always leaves us battling to get the day to day stuff done – it’s hard enough just keeping the essentials under control, let alone the ‘extras’, such as blogs! It does mean of course that this blog is pretty heavy on calf content, but we didn’t think you’d mind!

1st May – Fiona and friend observing the reindeer.
1st May – Calving has begun!
3rd May – Alicia and Daisy headed out to move the free-range group. Daisy was super excited to spot them!
4th May – Mr Whippy having a lie-in
7th May – Brie (left) hanging out with her adult son Cicero (right). He’s about twice her size!
11th May – Calves coming thick and fast!
12th May – Funky face markings!
12th May – Here is one of our ‘normal’ coloured calves.
13th May – Beret having a siesta
14th May – Calves following their mum’s example, so are often happy to investigate us!
15th May – Testing out the environment.
16th May – Our cows often head off to find a quiet spot so we do lots of walking round to find them with their new calves. Can you spot the reindeer?
17th May – Snoozing.
18th May – Lots of spotty white noses this year!
19th May – Sticking close to mum whilst checking out the world.
20th May – Whilst most calves are born strong and capable, occasionally one is a little early. This toot needed a few days down at the Centre with her mum to get them establlished.
23rd May – Cornetto giving relaxing his full effort.
23rd May – Herder Ruth came to visit with her new baby – Fiona meanwhile is sticking to reindeer babies!
23rd May – This wee calf needed a little extra help in her first few days as she was a little premature. Extra love needed too!
23rd May – We check over the newborn calves when they first come into our nursery area – here Hen and volunteer Ruth are under close supervision from mum!
24th May – Whilst the calves are born out in our large hill enclosure, we then bring them into our smaller nursery area. Sometimes their legs get tired – here Daisy has the hard job of providing a taxi service!
26th May – Growing in boldness!
27th May – The calves start coming through our handling shed at an early age, to ensure they remain relaxed in the future.
27th May – Caz and Alicia rocking the wide hat/rainbow shorts look
27th May – Old boy Stenoa chilling out in the sun at the farm.

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