A lovely lovely book. The descriptions of every day life on a farm make you feel like you’re there. Recommended.

This was stunning. A wonderful narrative charting the course of a farmer's year working with and rearing animals on an organic farm. The perils and pitfalls were as well described as the joyful moments. And the passion the author has for her work and the respect she has for the animals in her care shines from every page.

The Wisdom of Sheep by Rosamund Young.

Farm animals are familiar to us from childhood but little did we know that their inner lives are full of complexity, deep bonds and family dramas. Rosamund Young has been an organic farmer for over 40 years and this is her record of a life at the beck and call of the animals while observing and preserving the abundant wildlife at Kite's Nest Farm. It is a story of joy, discovery, co-operation and sometimes heartbreak. We learn about sheep growing old disgracefully, the intelligence of supposedly 'bird-brained' hens, 'conversations' between cows and why you should never send a text whilst milking . . .
A brilliant insight to a life lived her much loved farm animals featuring main sheep !
I loved the way the writing allowed her obvious love ( and at times exasperation ! ) of the animals shine out of the pages.
I have a farmer friend and can see this as a great Christmas present for them.