At both farms, the sheep are outside all year long, as far as possible. They breed outside and, where possible, they lamb outside. Jess and Scott have a flock of Llyn cross Friesland sheep and Jo and Rob have a flock of Lacaune cross New Zealand Romney sheep. Both flocks have been bred with durability, health, and hardiness in mind, as well as for good quality and abundant milk.
Each farmer keeps their lambs on their mothers for around four to six weeks to allow them to wean naturally. This has so many benefits, from low input cost to better natural health for both mother and lamb. The mothers are then encouraged to the milking parlour gently as the lambs are keen to explore the pasture outside. The milking season is naturally short, which only heightens the anticipation for the wonderful cheese that can be made from