Yes, especially in winter a herd of this size was quite a challenge (to be honest, it’s actually two herds at two locations: the ewes and the rams are kept separately). Now the work is becoming less because the animals are slowly starting to graze.

This “hobby” is also gradually becoming a question of cost. We harvested half of the pasture ourselves. Of course we still had to pay the helping farmers and their machines. We harvested four bales. But I had to buy a lot of additional hay, because the sheep have eaten 30 bales so far… 🫣

But you know what? The animals’ affection and the calming atmosphere when spending time with them make up for everything! Even if this year there won’t be any lambs I could be telling you about in a month… 😉