Journal

Notes from the farm.

The less curated version of Cheshire Park — cattle decisions, weather, family, and the ordinary work in between. Written as it happens, not tidied up afterwards.

Bringing the bull Gene home to Cheshire Park
Gene, on arrival — photo coming soon

Cattle & genetics

Getting Gene home

Buying a bull sight-mostly-seen, a long trip back, and the start of a Karoo Angus influence in our herd.

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Winter on Cheshire Park
A cold paddock, early morning — photo coming soon

Farm life

What the paddocks teach you

On weather you can't argue with, animals that don't care about your plans, and why we're in no hurry to have it all figured out.

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More to come

New entries as the farm gives us something worth writing down.

Follow along on Instagram for the day-to-day. This is where the longer version lives.