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Pukeatua farmstay has 12 traps spread around the buildings and the paddocks. Every 2nd day they need checking for any caught rats or hedgehogs.

Spring came and went, Summer took over without much changing. It’s still raining every other day and the sun shines intermittently. But on the bright side that has made all the grass grow.

Pukeatua Farmstay has a number of various mechanical traps and bait station spread around the property.

With winter just around the corner your home will start to feel colder. We have some dry excellent quality pinecones for sale.

When our son did a placement on a nearby dairy farm during calving season, they forgot to book a calf for the bobby truck. That was the beginning of Caramel’s story.

February was thought to finally bring summer. What it brought instead was more rain – and storm.

This year marks the first time that it was not us adults doing the wreath but our daughter herself with only very little guidance.

On a regular basis you need to check up on your animals, fences and water systems. But what is better than combining that with a dog goat run and some picnic?

How do you transport a goat that does not want to lay down, is somewhat hyperactive (on three legs) and takes interest in everything?

The weather has turned from somewhat wet and warm to rather wet and cold. The horses have been rugged up just like the goats. The rodent infestation has become noticeable, so we started putting up more traps on top of the traps and bait stations…

Within days, the hot summer weather had moved on and made space for moderate temperatures with rain and fog.

The warm and humid weather produced lovely field mushrooms to be harvested. Earlier we harvested basil, limes and potatoes.