The Wisdom of Sheep & Other Animals

Observations from a Family Farm

Rosamund Young

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Faber & Faber
31 October 2023

Animals & society; Agriculture & farming; Farm & working animals

We talk about people behaving like sheep, which assumes that sheep all behave in the same way. That has not been my experience. Some are affectionate, others prone to head-butting. Some are determinedly self-sufficient, others seek our help when they need it. And some can be trusted to lead the flock home. They are as individual as we are. 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 . . .

By: Rosamund Young
Imprint: Faber & Faber
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: Main
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 135mm, Spine: 19mm
Weight: 382g
ISBN: 9780571368259
ISBN 10: 0571368255
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 31 October 2023
Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , General/trade , ELT Advanced , Undergraduate
Format: Other merchandise
Publisher's Status: Active

Rosamund Young is the bestselling author of The Secret Life of Cows, which was named a Times book of the year. Alongside her brother Richard and her partner Gareth she runs Kite's Nest Farm on the edge of the Cotswold escarpment, where nature is left to itself as much as possible and the animals receive exceptional kindness and consideration. The farm produces beef and lamb from 100% grass-fed animals which are sold in the farm shop.www.kitesnestfarm.co.uk