Tessleymoor Farm

23/01/2025

Just look at that cheeky smile!

My gimmer lambs are thriving, and it’s clear they’re loving the mineral buckets.

Their health and condition speak for themselves – they’re looking fantastic and full of life! It’s always a pleasure working with Crystalyx to ensure my flock gets the best nutrition possible.

05/12/2024

“Magical mornings like these make feeding the Highland cattle feel extra special. Waking up to a mist-covered valley, with the sunlight gently breaking through, is nothing short of breathtaking.

Nature truly has a way of humbling you with its beauty. The Highland’s don’t seem to mind the fog — they’re just here for breakfast!

14/11/2024

From a beautiful deep rich orange sunset skyline last night to a very low cloud, foggy, crisp outlook from the farm over the moors this morning.

Nature and the atmosphere is changeable in a breath. The peace and tranquility of the early morning with sounds of nature and early morning farmers working is enjoyable.

Let’s enjoy what we have around and be grateful for what we have.

Enjoy your day and always find a positive from a negative.

13/11/2024

Sunset over the North Yorkshire Moors tonight looked so beautiful.

28/10/2024

Sunday afternoon up the hills on the moors doing maintenance on the farm. Skye my sheepdog loves siting safe and proud on the CForce625 quad.

The views are so beautiful and peaceful.

11/09/2024

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12/08/2024

03/03/2024

I have model HEBRIDEAN’S strutting a pose on the rocks today

10/02/2024

It’s a beautiful foggy Saturday in the North Yorkshire Moors National Park.

16/01/2024

The snows landed on my hillside farm in North Yorkshire.

13/12/2023

Wow…..A few months ago I commissioned Kate Simpson Fine Art to sketch a new logo and brand image that will be the face of my new farm in the North Yorkshire Moors.

I wanted to create something that was individual and reflected my farming journey over the last two years as a first generation farmer.

If you look carefully you’ll see my favourite ewe, Skye sat on the quad and my Oxford Sandy and Black pigs. It wouldn’t be my farming journey if it didn’t include my cheeky Boer goats,

As an ambassador for Farm Safety Foundation - Yellow Wellies featuring yellow wellies was so important to my journey and the need to make more people aware of mental health within farming.

When I started my farming journey with Skye my world record sheepdog and my first flock of sheep my good friend Helen bought me a shepherds crook which is also featured.

I was hoping to have my new website live before Christmas 🎅🏻 but with all the work involved with moving into the new farm it’s not been possible. So I’ll be working on the final touches in the next few weeks and hope to have it live in January 2024.

I think you’ll agree the talent of Kate is amazing and the way she’s captured my farm life is fabulous.

30/11/2023

It’s been a very snowy and cold day which wasn’t forecast.

Farming throws the unexpected and making sure the sheep are ok was so important.

Moving to a new hillside farm at this time of year means I’m not necessarily prepared. Having no building until I build in 2024 means nowhere to store hay, so I’m having to hard feed at the minute which is the easiest way to ensure the sheep are fed on snowy and frosty days.

Farming is about adapting but also understanding that sometimes the costs will increase. Having to hard feed is certainly going to increase my winter feeding bill.

29/11/2023

Beautiful skyline over the farm tonight.

25/11/2023

Beautiful crisp morning, snow falling and a rainbow over the farm.

Beautiful morning.

13/11/2023

It’s been a busy first week at the new farm. It’s also been mentally draining and challenging.

Yesterday me and Skye’s spent quality time relaxing and surveying the land.

It’s never easy when moving farms to know exactly what the land has to offer and what needs to be done to ensure livestock doesn’t escape.

As we all know sheep will escape for fun and being on a hillside farm in Yorkshire I’ve many walls that need attention.

Skye’s so happy in her new surroundings and as you can see she’s already finding her look out spot.

I can’t wait to see her what opportunities and challenges we have over the coming months.

I’ve some exciting project to be announced

10/11/2023

A beautiful view across my new farm whilst checking my ewes for coloured bums.

It’s been a good start to the tupping season and hopefully all will be covered over the coming weeks.