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Runaway Pig at Millmoor Farm ! Sheep at Millmoor Farm Cows at Millmoor farm

This page tries to give you an insight into what it's like on a modern farm. If you live in a town or city you probably don't come into contact with farming folk very often, so we thought you might find it interesting to find out what we get up to in the countryside!

If there's anything you'd particularly like to know, whether it's because you've stayed with us, information you need for a school project or just out of general interest, send us an email and we'll do our best to cover your question on this page.

For some pictures of the farm and the animals, and of the surrounding area.

MALPAS
FARM CONTEXT
ANIMALS

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Farming never stops! - so there's always something to see.

But the calendar below will give you a feel for the rhythm of the farming year:

Milking the cows - twice a day, every day! (If you've ever wondered where your supermarket pint of milk comes from, here's your chance to learn)
Feeding the calves - all year round
Lambing - January / February
From 1 January until 1 March, why not enjoy an out of season break to see the unique experience of watching lambs being born. You can view the ewes throughout the day and evening and even help feed the new born lambs etc.
* Please note, for medical reasons, this is unsuitable for women who are pregnant.
Feeding the cade lambs - March / June
('Cade lambs' are orphans that have to be fed by hand - so it's a great chance to see the lambs up close)
Ploughing - April / May
Hay making and silaging - May / June ('silaging' is a way of preserving grass for the winter by fermenting it in wrapped bales
Maize harvesting - October / November

Why not consider one of our Millmoor Experience Breaks

Millmoor Farm is a great place to get a feel of what life is like on a modern working farm. We have dairy cows that we milk twice a day, and sheep and chickens. You can see some pictures of the animals in the Picture Gallery. We also grow arable crops, which are mainly feed for the animals.

You can watch the animals at Millmoor Farm, and help feed them, too, if you like. Just ask us at any time, and we'll sort things out. We'll make sure you're safe at all times.

Click here to see some pictures of the farm and the area.

Farming calendar - this will give you an idea of what you can see when

Millmoor Experience Breaks - Special Breaks on Millmoor Farm

Loads to do!

There's a children's play area on the farm. It's only a short distance from the cottages, so you can easily keep an eye on them while they're playing.

Farm Walks

The countryside around the farm is very attractive, and to help you enjoy it we've created 2 circular walks on the farm. They're both reasonably easy, and you won't need any special walking equipment. There are great views into Wales and Shropshire from most parts of the farm.

Farming and the Environment

We work really hard to look after and improve the ecological aspects of the farm. We've planted new hedges, made new ponds, established new bridleways and footpaths - and we've even made a hide for badger watching.

Millmoor Farm is a traditional family farm, and we all love living here. This is a great part of the world, and we really enjoy being able to share it with our guests.