by blackfaulds | Apr 20, 2023 | Feeding, Nutrition, Yard News
Were in full spring mode, here at Blackfaulds Farm and Livery, Alloa with lots to be done after a long winter. The grass needs a chance to recover in order to flourish with the warmer weather and sunnier days. So Kenneth is just the man for the job. His years spent...
by blackfaulds | Sep 22, 2022 | Feeding, Nutrition, Out and About, Yard News
Having had a lovely summer with lots of dry sunny days, we have been able to crack on and get the hay made with relative ease, this year. Popping some fertiliser in early spring onto the hay fields allows the grass to flourish and our special blend of hay mix from...
by blackfaulds | Jan 28, 2020 | Feeding, Nutrition, Yard News
This pic was taken last summer when one of our liveries was investing a tonne of work into schooling her pony. She went on to have a very successful show season. it is a lovely image of things to look forward to, as we are currently looking at the snow ...
by blackfaulds | Sep 10, 2019 | Feeding, Nutrition, Yard News
We recently had our new crop hay tested in the lab and were delighted to find, after analysis that the protein and energy levels were all spot on. We were expecting this to be the case but to have it verified means we can be rest assured that all of our...
by blackfaulds | Aug 27, 2019 | Feeding, Nutrition, Out and About, Yard News
Being able to grow and harvest our own crops is a truly satisfying experience – although being at the mercy of the weather can be frustrating at times! In this area the farming community has a saying that hay time always starts after Doune and Dunblane Show...
by blackfaulds | Jun 14, 2019 | Feeding, Nutrition, Out and About, Yard News
June is a hectic month as the grass is at the stage of rapid and continuous growth. The warm and wet conditions that we have experienced this year have caused some strong flushes of grass. Much care and attention is required to do some topping and being at the ready...
