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Hi Everyone it s Vicky here I am currently on…

Hi Everyone it’s Vicky here.

I am currently on holiday at Denbury. Mr Farmer is very busy at the moment and he has asked me if i would mind doing a diary for him, so here goes.

The ewes in the barn have given birth to 4 lambs upto now. The first lamb being Thorntons Nephew, then there are 2 twin boys and the most recent lamb being born this morning which i also believe to be a little boy. We may well have some more lambs in the next few days, i will keep you updated. The ewes in the field should be lambing anytime but no sign of any lambs as yet.

The Canada Geese have now made a nest on the island and when i went down to the lake this afternoon the female was sitting on the nest, so maybe she is sitting on eggs only time will tell.
Also while i was down at the lake the 3 black swans Chased the Gander onto the bank, hopefully this will be a one off as Mr Farmer hasn’t had any trouble before between the geese and the swans.

When sending in photos to Mr Farmer would it be possible to resize them to 640×480 so they can be uploaded straight onto the gallery, this would help Mr Farmer with him being so very busy at the moment.

While i’m at Denbury i will hopefully be taking lots of photos, i already have a few of the new lambs which i will be putting on my Flickr page with many more photos from around the farm.
If any of you would like to pop in and see the photos the web address is:

Thornton and his friend

Hope you’ve enjoyed my diary.

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There are 15 new photographs on the Gallery 1 Thornton…

There are 15 new photographs on the Gallery.

1. Thornton nephew or niece. Haven’t checked yet.

2. Thornton with the same neck markings. Vicky

3 to 7 Ducks. Lynne

8 to 10 Barn Owls. Simon

11 to 13 Our Geese on the Lake from last year. Vicky. Sent in so that I can see if they are last years. That your job on the 17th.

14 – 15 The Taunton Starling roost. Must admit although I promised I forgot. When I realised I asked a couple of Businesses that I know on the industrial estate if I could install a camera using there computer. They wouldn’t have none of it. There are flats that overlook the roost @I will knock and ask a couple of people. They may just think that I am not the ticket.

Also not done on purpose, all the photographs were sent in by people who have holidayed at Denbury other than Lynne. Lynne is coming this year as are the others on return visits.

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Emu getting bullied Found gate open lots of feathers…

Emu getting bullied. Found gate open lots of feathers.

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Some of you may have noticed that the Barn Owl…

Some of you may have noticed that the Barn Owl nest cam has sound. As soon as the Owls have laid their eggs we could see them in colour.

It was a bit of a surprise seeing a Lamb this morning, more so as I only mentioned in Tuesdays Diary that I did not expect any until Easter time. It was Thornton’s Sister who gave birth. The Lamb has the same markings as Thornton when he was born having a brown ring around his neck. I am sure Vicky will have a photograph of Thornton with the same marking. When she reads this she will send it in and I will take a photograph tomorrow and do a full page of new photographs including Thornton.

Ramsden nearly finished up the same way as our last Ram (Ramsden) did. We found him being mauled by Branston this morning. If we did not see him doing it when we did the Ram would have been dead. Branston had him on the ground and was stamping on him. After we got Branston away it took Ramsden a while to get up and he didn’t look to good. Eventually he managed to walk but he has hurt on of his back legs. Nothing to serious but giving him a limp. It must be something to do with Rams that Brandston does not like for we not realise that he must have killed our last Ram. The Ram is being a bit of a pain by getting out of the penned area by jumping over the top of the gates. He is getting very good at getting out. First he was head butting a tied up gate and breaking the hay ties that it was tied with. Not an easy thing to do. We used a much stronger cord to tie the gate, but that only made him more determined to get out and when the cord didn’t break over the gate he jumped. We raised the gates but he just jumped higher. He is back in the pen tonight. I shouldn’t think he will be able to jump much tonight.

The Canada Geese are on the Lake more than they are not, so it is looking promising. Our domestic Geese have started to lay so the Canada cant be far from laying.

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How do I know that the Geese now looking as…

How do I know that the Geese now looking as if they are going to nest are those from last year. To be honest I could never be a 100% sure, but they look and act as last years Geese do. We have a couple of power lines close to the Lake and nearly all that land on the Lake come in at different angles. These on the Lake fly in as last years nesting pair and they are returning every day without any arguments with the Swans. There were a lot of photographs taken of the nesting Geese by our Holiday Guests. Vicky and her parents are coming again in two weeks time. I know she has some photographs, so we will know for sure. I will let you know.

We are hoping that Minty one of the oldest of our Ewes is not in Lamb this year. We would have stopped her mating if we had got her in earlier, but with Ewy making the Sheep break every time we tried to get them in we were lucky that she is in at all. Minty did struggle with her Lambs last year. Mind you they were extremely good Lambs but they took so much out of her she was struggling to get to her feet and that was with us feeding her a couple o times a day. On most Farms she would have finished up as Mutton, maybe on Robins plate. Fortunately for Minty she is here until her dieing days.

Being that our Sheep are free range we are not sure of the date they will Lamb, but I reckon it should be about Easter time. Most are old hands at Lambing, so I don’t expect to many problems, but you can never tell. With Minty we will have to watch her to make sure that her Lambs (if she has any have) has had her colostrum. If need be we will have to help her.

Thornton has decided to have a night or two in the Farm House. Unfortunately he is deciding after we are in bed is a good time. Unfortunately for him we stay put. He does get annoyed and rams the door a few time before giving in and going back with the Barn with the other Sheep. Trouble is if we let him in he wants something to eat, like a few ginger nuts, so by the time he is settled it is getting on for half an hour later. You can guarantee that as soon as he hears us in the morning he comes for his ginger nuts.

I have stopped collecting the Emu eggs in the hope that some will hatch naturally. Emu are incubated by the Male Emu who sit the eggs for the whole 55 days without eating. There are three sitting at the moment. One I know hasn’t got a chance. One has been sitting for nearly a month and another has just started with just two eggs. When I walked around the Emu Field this evening there were another few Males protecting a couple of eggs each, so who knows we may be lucky.

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I have been trying to find the time to get…

I have been trying to find the time to get an infra-red lamp working to see the Pond next to the Lake where the Otter killed a Fish that Julia told you about on her stay a Denbury a few weeks ago. The lamp is position to see the Otter if it attempts to get a Fish. We seem to have been fortunate up to now as it seems that the Otter is only visiting the Pond now and then. I have started to put an electric fence around the Pond but if the Otter does not cause e any problems I will leave it as it is and we may see it.

We were not so fortunate a few years back when we must have had an Otter visiting who had Pups. Every morning for weeks we would find the scale of our biggest Fish on the bank where the Otter had eaten the night before. Never did find their Holt. After we started to walk the dogs around the Lake we had a lot less problems. The Otter must not have liked the Dogs scent. Although it could well have been that the Otter had taken all of the biggest Fish and wasn’t to fussed about the others.

A lot of fisheries are having to close because of the Otter problem. Lakes are very expensive to protect from Otters, unless they have a mains electric supply they need expensive fencing. We are fortunate having electric close to the Lake so we can use electric fencing that is a less costly option. The Environment Agency needs to act to help fishery owners to protect their investments or there will be a decline of Otters when owners decide to take the law into their own hand and start killing Otters. The Otter was all but extinct in a lot of Counties, but with the reintroduction there are becoming to many and they are causing problems. The reason for them nearly becoming extinct was for one reason only, that was that the Otter was killing to many Fish in the Lakes, Rivers and Streams, Fish that people would catch and eat before transport made it possible for delivery of fresh Fish to shops. Otter hunting was carried out for that reason and that caused the decline of the Otter, not pesticide killing them. It is not rocket science all you need is to read Tarka the Otter. With the protection of our Lake that I have put in, that was also to protect the wildlife we as of yet have only had a small loss of our Fish.

About eight Canada Geese where on the Lake yesterday morning. Four were pairs who had been there for a couple of Days. One pair from last year. It made the Gander let the others know that the Goose was his and I saw them mating. When the others flew off they took with them one of the Ganders, so at the moment there are just three left. It is looking promising that on pair will nest as there are no arguments as yet with the Black Swans.

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Rye Harbour is looking for a volunteer qualified Electrician to…

Rye Harbour is looking for a volunteer qualified Electrician to help get the Island camera working this year so that we can watch the Black Headed Gulls and Terns nesting. The camera stopped working last year before the nesting season. The year before was very good. Barry is capable of doing the work but as he is not qualified his Bosses have stopped him doing it. If any one in the area can help you can email Barry on barry.yates@eastsussex.gov.uk

There will be a link to our Twitter page on both Denbury Farm and Wildlife TV very soon. I will give the login info to SWT, Rye and the Barn Owl Trust so if they want they can Twitter.

I see that there is interest in Ewy. The run about she has caused us I reckon the best place for her is on a plate with mint sauce.

Last year because the Sheep were free roaming more than my neighbours appreciated we tried to get the Sheep into the Barn where they could stay until the lambed. We managed to get half of them in but Ewy didn’t like that idea and decided to have it away. Unfortunately she was in the middle of the flock and when she bolted all those behind her followed. Now we cant get near them without them all bolting. They are now more free range than they have ever been and it is causing a lot of worry with them free ranging on other peoples land. Back before Christmas we nearly got the roaming Sheep out of the Horse Field gate, once through they would have been nearly caught but it was Ewy that broke taking the rest with her. I want them in the Barn for when they are lambing that could be any time soon so I will probably have to get the person who shears them for us to bring his dog over to get them in. What ever I bet we wont get Ewy.

It is looking promising with the Canada Geese. Two days ago two pairs flew in. One was definitely last years pair. Although the two pairs just about stood each other they kept each other more or less at arms length. When I went to feed the Swans last years pair called out and swam in the hope of food. I have started to feed them now when I feed the Swans in the hope that it will encourage them to stay. None of the Geese were on the Lake this morning when I went to feed the Swans but they were when I fed tonight, and swam towards me honking in expectation.

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I have been trying to find the time to get…

I have been trying to find the time to get an infra-red lamp working to see the Pond next to the Lake where the Otter killed a Fish that Julia told you about on her stay a Denbury a few weeks ago. The lamp is position to see the Otter if it attempts to get a Fish. We seem to have been fortunate up to now as it seems that the Otter is only visiting the Pond now and then. I have started to put an electric fence around the Pond but if the Otter does not cause e any problems I will leave it as it is and we may see it.

We were not so fortunate a few years back when we must have had an Otter visiting who had Pups. Every morning for weeks we would find the scale of our biggest Fish on the bank where the Otter had eaten the night before. Never did find their Holt. After we started to walk the dogs around the Lake we had a lot less problems. The Otter must not have liked the Dogs scent. Although it could well have been that the Otter had taken all of the biggest Fish and wasn’t to fussed about the others.

A lot of fisheries are having to close because of the Otter problem. Lakes are very expensive to protect from Otters, unless they have a mains electric supply they need expensive fencing. We are fortunate having electric close to the Lake so we can use electric fencing that is a less costly option. The Environment Agency needs to act to help fishery owners to protect their investments or there will be a decline of Otters when owners decide to take the law into their own hand and start killing Otters. The Otter was all but extinct in a lot of Counties, but with the reintroduction there are becoming to many and they are causing problems. The reason for them nearly becoming extinct was for one reason only, that was that the Otter was killing to many Fish in the Lakes, Rivers and Streams, Fish that people would catch and eat before transport made it possible for delivery of fresh Fish to shops. Otter hunting was carried out for that reason and that caused the decline of the Otter, not pesticide killing them. It is not rocket science all you need is to read Tarka the Otter. With the protection of our Lake that I have put in, that was also to protect the wildlife we as of yet have only had a small loss of our Fish.

About eight Canada Geese where on the Lake yesterday morning. Four were pairs who had been there for a couple of Days. One pair from last year. It made the Gander let the others know that the Goose was his and I saw them mating. When the others flew off they took with them one of the Ganders, so at the moment there are just three left. It is looking promising that on pair will nest as there are no arguments as yet with the Black Swans.

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There are 15 new photographs on the Photo Page Lynne…

There are 15 new photographs on the Photo Page. Lynne said that it was about time I got rid of the Christmas photographs. I will put those she sent in to replace them in a few days time.

4 sent in by Vicky of Dennis. The third one you can see the Chickens Dennis would hang around with.

5 sent by Simon. Had these since before Xmas

1 sent in by Elaine. Have been looking through my memory sticks and found a photo of Robin’s bridesmaid dress don’t know if you want to put it on the gallery so everyone will know what we are talking about.

2 foot long icicles hanging from my gutters!
Janice.Leeds

Fieldfare’s that have been visiting our garden(not best photos I know, they were taken through a window) Rose W’canton

Last one from Julia. There are more that I will put on over the next few days.

Who would ever believe that a Turkey could be a pet. We never did for one moment, but after hatching them we soon realised what a friendly bird they were. After hatching they were kept in our wash room until they were sold or could cope with being put outside in a stable under heat lamps. Very quickly after hatching when ever Mrs.Farmer went into the wash room to feed the Turkey Chicks they would fly to her and perch on her shoulder or arms. Dennis was one of many who did it.

A friend who had given us a lot of Bantam eggs would not take any payment for them. As payment we decided that we would give her a pair of the Turkeys that we knew she would keep as an edition to her large collection of Poultry. Four Turkey chicks were kept to let grow on. Two for our friend and two for ourselves.

Fortunately the four Turkey chicks turned out to be two Hens and two Stags and as Turkeys do they grew very quickly and soon reached a size that we could give our friend her pair of Turkeys. Our Friend collected her pair a week after we told her they were ready, but unfortunately one of the hens died. We promised a pair so we finished up with one Stag, our Dennis.

Dennis very quickly made friends with our Buff Orpingtons and Silky’s when we allowed him to free range around the Farm Yard and when ever any of our Holiday Guests in the cottage next to the Farm House would sit outside Dennis would lay by their feet, sometimes even on them. He was a big hit and a favorite with every one who met him. Tass and Kye would often give him a sniff and a lick. Every night when Mrs.Farmer put the Chickens and Bantams in their houses Dennis would follow her as if he was helping. When he strayed into the Horses corral the Horses would often reach down to him, always being careful not to step on him.

It was about three days before Dennis died that we noticed that he was not himself. Nothing that would cause a lot of concern, only that he needed watching. Yesterday morning he had obviously got worse and was scouring so I gave him antibiotics. He sat on the lawn in front of the Farm House getting no better or worse. One of our Holiday Guests came to tell us that Dennis was being bothered by the Buff Orpingtons. They were not bothering him, one was gently pawing his back to get him up, an other lightly touching Dennis around his face with its beak. It was very touching to see, and we really did not expect to see such concern by Chickens.

As Dennis had not got any better by the time he would have been put into his house we decided to take him into the Farm House for the night so that we could give him a little water, as with him scouring he must have been dehydrating. Tass and Kye just accepted Dennis in the Kitchen, going to him now and then as if to see how he was. We managed to give him a little water but at about 9.30pm he was having a type of convulsion. At about 10.10pm Dennis died.

We have no idea what caused Dennis to die. He was scouring but if it was something that he had eaten. The other Chickens would have been eating it to and they have shown no signs of illness.

Dennis was very special pet to us so we decided to bury him with where we bury our other pets at the end of their lives. It was very sad having to dig his grave, and very upsetting burying Dennis.

We will hatch another Dennis very soon as Turkeys are really great and nice to have around. As all of our Holiday Guests and any one who met Dennis will tell you. Who would ever believe a Turkey could be a pet.

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There are 15 new photographs on the Photo Page Lynne…

There are 15 new photographs on the Photo Page. Lynne said that it was about time I got rid of the Christmas photographs. I will put those she sent in to replace them in a few days time.

4 sent in by Vicky of Dennis. The third one you can see the Chickens Dennis would hang around with.

5 sent by Simon. Had these since before Xmas

1 sent in by Elaine. Have been looking through my memory sticks and found a photo of Robin’s bridesmaid dress don’t know if you want to put it on the gallery so everyone will know what we are talking about.

2 foot long icicles hanging from my gutters!
Janice.Leeds

Fieldfare’s that have been visiting our garden(not best photos I know, they were taken through a window) Rose W’canton

Last one from Julia. There are more that I will put on over the next few days.

Who would ever believe that a Turkey could be a pet. We never did for one moment, but after hatching them we soon realised what a friendly bird they were. After hatching they were kept in our wash room until they were sold or could cope with being put outside in a stable under heat lamps. Very quickly after hatching when ever Mrs.Farmer went into the wash room to feed the Turkey Chicks they would fly to her and perch on her shoulder or arms. Dennis was one of many who did it.

A friend who had given us a lot of Bantam eggs would not take any payment for them. As payment we decided that we would give her a pair of the Turkeys that we knew she would keep as an edition to her large collection of Poultry. Four Turkey chicks were kept to let grow on. Two for our friend and two for ourselves.

Fortunately the four Turkey chicks turned out to be two Hens and two Stags and as Turkeys do they grew very quickly and soon reached a size that we could give our friend her pair of Turkeys. Our Friend collected her pair a week after we told her they were ready, but unfortunately one of the hens died. We promised a pair so we finished up with one Stag, our Dennis.

Dennis very quickly made friends with our Buff Orpingtons and Silky’s when we allowed him to free range around the Farm Yard and when ever any of our Holiday Guests in the cottage next to the Farm House would sit outside Dennis would lay by their feet, sometimes even on them. He was a big hit and a favorite with every one who met him. Tass and Kye would often give him a sniff and a lick. Every night when Mrs.Farmer put the Chickens and Bantams in their houses Dennis would follow her as if he was helping. When he strayed into the Horses corral the Horses would often reach down to him, always being careful not to step on him.

It was about three days before Dennis died that we noticed that he was not himself. Nothing that would cause a lot of concern, only that he needed watching. Yesterday morning he had obviously got worse and was scouring so I gave him antibiotics. He sat on the lawn in front of the Farm House getting no better or worse. One of our Holiday Guests came to tell us that Dennis was being bothered by the Buff Orpingtons. They were not bothering him, one was gently pawing his back to get him up, an other lightly touching Dennis around his face with its beak. It was very touching to see, and we really did not expect to see such concern by Chickens.

As Dennis had not got any better by the time he would have been put into his house we decided to take him into the Farm House for the night so that we could give him a little water, as with him scouring he must have been dehydrating. Tass and Kye just accepted Dennis in the Kitchen, going to him now and then as if to see how he was. We managed to give him a little water but at about 9.30pm he was having a type of convulsion. At about 10.10pm Dennis died.

We have no idea what caused Dennis to die. He was scouring but if it was something that he had eaten. The other Chickens would have been eating it to and they have shown no signs of illness.

Dennis was very special pet to us so we decided to bury him with where we bury our other pets at the end of their lives. It was very sad having to dig his grave, and very upsetting burying Dennis.

We will replace Dennis very soon as Turkeys are really great and nice to have around. As all of our Holiday Guests and any one who met Dennis will tell you. Who would ever believe a Turkey could be a pet.