The Big Hatch
May 11, 2015 | Oakfield
The big hatch is underway. We have Pekin ducklings , Quail, Guinea Fowl, and lots of bantams all different types shapes and sizes – Campion , Pekin, Ancona + hit & miss ( Heinz 57 ) variety available.
Our Movie Star Ducks
March 31, 2015 | Oakfield
A couple of our ducks took a leading role in the ‘duck report’ photo shoot released by the RSPCA earlier this month to highlight factory farming methods and free range ducks http://dailym.ai/1C2hrPQ
Spring is nearly here…I think I saw the grass growing
| Oakfield
Well the weather might not be as warm as I would like, but signs of spring are here, First batch of ducklings have been hatched and sold, we now have some chicks and a few more ducklings on the way. We have sold out of Adult ducks, but have a few adolescent ducks almost ready […]
well just realised our BLOGs have not been posted Never trust men
March 23, 2015 | Oakfield
Seems like we have had a very long winter, not much snow but just cold. Can’t wait until the weather is warm. Here on the farm we are finally able to get onto the ground to get things ready for the spring. Ducklings are arriving and the incubator is full. Sorting out the garden and […]
Winter warmers
October 14, 2014 | Oakfield
This year we have perfected our version of a ‘pulled pork’ ideal for those smaller events where you just want to cater for a few people.
Summer season ending
| Oakfield
This has been a wonderful summer with weddings, parties and plenty of fun. Thank you to all those who have eaten our pork, lamb, chicken, and salads. The autumn is always a time for tidying, clearing and making plans. Next year we are already planning for some ‘unusual events’ including a smattering of ‘venison roasts’
Ducklings and parties
July 3, 2014 | Oakfield
The wonderful weather is having a very positive effect – lots of ducklings and lots of parties, in some very interesting and unusual places.
Still very busy
June 4, 2014 | Oakfield
Lots of parties, weddings and christenings – with British Lop Pigs proving very poplar. Our local abattoir has recently increased their prices. It now costs almost £30 for a pig to be slaughtered and checked by on-site vets. We are also very conscious of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhoea (PED) virus, and as a consequence have had […]
Chickens, chicks and fox
April 14, 2014 | Oakfield
We have had a lovely hatching of a dozen healthy chicks…just as well as today, lunchtime, Mr Fox snaffled three of our bantam hens. Let’s hope some of the chicks are female
Spring is here
March 27, 2014 | Oakfield
Despite the cold snap, it is feeling like spring. Ducks are laying well, and we have eggs in the incubator. Our guinea fowl are looking very healthy and are proving to be excellent fox and people alarms – but thankfully only during the day. Our very busy wedding and party season has also started and […]