January.

The view south across the Yvel Valley

What better start to the year than new arrivals?

Three sets of twin lambs arrived this first week of 2014.

After the horrendous storms that blew in from the southwest over christmas, we are enjoying mild, bright days. Brilliant for the little lambs who are outside discovering the big green world which surrounds them here in Brittany, France.

Also out on the grass is Hupra, our Jersey heifer. She is only just over a year old - so still quite a baby. She likes to be outside but doesn't do well if the weather is bad and has to come inside.

The same applies to Flora. A pernickety young lady who, in common with most goats, will not tolerate being out in the rain and does not appreciate getting her feet wet.

Girlie is not keen on rain either but (from the evidence inside the house) is quite happy to have wet muddy paws!

The hens like dry weather for dust baths but they are quite happy when it rains because it brings the worms up. The ducks on the other hand..........