I can't lie folks, times are hard and I know many sanctuaries like me are struggling for lots of reasons

We are trying so hard to become self sustaining but its no easy task as looking after 300 sheep, around 100 of them now old and needing extra tic and maintenance

Yesterday my local top quality supplier said he has 50 more of the lush green bales I can take and he also has 40 hay ledge bales ( I usually stay away from wrapped bales as there can often be mild spores which can cause serious eye issues ) But knowing the hay lads I trusted that the hay would be good as they pride themselves in what they do and supply a lot of horsey people. So I said ok drop me 1 bale to see

OMG my sheep loved it, its mold free and smells so sweet

If I can secure these bales (90) then I would have enough stored to see me through most of the winter, there's nothing worse than having a shortfall, simply because as the winter goes on the demand rises and its not easy to source, even mores hay of this quality.

Las t year was so scary as all my back up was depleted and I had to buy in top up hay that was 60 per bale ( double the price due to a bad harvest that year )

because im a good customer they will let me have the bales at £30 each delivered

If I can raise this then I can relax a little knowing my sheep are ok for most of the winter

Of course I still have other worries like vets, farm help, bedding and weekly hard feed, but its one less worry, plus its the best hay for my spoilt sheep

we really do appreciate your support

Featured is our "Titch" he has been with us from a tiny weak orphaned lamb, he went through terrible teens where he was a nightmare. He would spend hours knocking down the fence posts that we were putting up lol

He's now more chilled, but a year ago he suffered proud flesh on his hoof and we battled to get him right with non stop care, till the point we knew we could not win, pitch was operated on by my lovely vet and it was a success, titch is now fully healed and with the big flock in the fields

but lol

last week when we brought all the big flock in for inspection, he snook into the golden oldies pad and I literally did not have the heart to push him back out. so for now he's in his fave place where he's gets the extra care ...but that's ok, he's beautiful and deserves the best plus im to soft lol