Farm Friends - Guests of a different sort arrive!

Of course, here at Poltarrow we are used to receiving different kinds of guests from all over the world who come to stay here and discover our beautiful County.  This week we have some less typical guests turn up and who will be staying with us for a few months.

Around 40 sheep arrived from a neighbouring farm and will graze the wetter ground here at Poltarrow.  As the mild weather continues the grass is still growing so there is plenty around for the sheep. Peter's cattle's larger hoofs are kept off the wet ground during winter as they would leave big footprints and 'poach' the ground. 

Introducing sheep also improves the pasture as they eat differently to the cattle because they nibble rather than rip the grass.  Another benefit is gained from their poo which fertilises the ground.

I hope they leave a good review on Tripadvisor!  

Kate
Poltarrow Farm
Self Catering Cottages and Farmhouse Bed & Breakfast in Cornwall