The cows are out
Robin Hall
On Sunday 11th of April the milking cows were finally turned out to graze after living in the big barn for the winter. It was a chilly, bright morning and of course the cows were delighted to get out in a field and eat some spring grass. The next morning there was snow but the cows were out again, and as the weather warms up they will continue their grazing rotation for the summer period. Last year there was a significant shortage of grass for grazing and mowing, and we are all hoping for better climatic conditions this time.
Plaw Hatch cows are milked twice daily and during the grazing season they will walk up the main track first thing in the morning and again at about 3:30 in the afternoon. Access for visitors is restricted during these times. Work is underway to create an alternative route so that visitors can gain access to the farm without mixing with the cows, however we do ask that people consider that Plaw Hatch is a busy working farm and circumstances can change from day to day. Visitors can of course watch the cows coming up to the yard and see the milking from about 4pm.
