Permaculture animal systems and animal routines, extremely important for health and wellbeing of the animal.

Creatures of habit

Our cows in the paddock

Most of you would agree when I say that humans are creatures of habit. Some more than others, but in general, if you are fed dinner at 6.30pm every night, and one night there is nothing on the table, you would be really hungry and not very happy. Animals are much the same. Continue reading

One day a week for resting

A weekly rest day

Relax & unwind
Photo by bjearwicke (http://www.sxc.hu/profile/bjearwicke)

When we mentioned to one of our interns that there is no work to be done on a Saturday on our property, she was amazed. She proceeded to say that she never had a day when she just did not do anything. She was always busy. In this incredibly busy world of today, it is extremely important to give yourself one day a week, where you just relax. To re-energise yourself and your bond with your family and to revitalise for the week ahead. Continue reading