Yew Tree Farm marks Hug a Sheep Day with Lake District Herdwicks
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 1 Nov, 13:52 · Archive
Yew Tree Farm in Coniston invited visitors to meet and cuddle its Herdwick flock on Hug a Sheep Day.
Yew Tree Farm in Coniston marked Hug a Sheep Day on 31 October by inviting visitors to meet and cuddle its Herdwick flock. The annual celebration, held on the last Saturday of October since the 1990s, promotes kindness towards sheep and encourages people to learn about their role in farming and daily life. The day highlights animal welfare and ethical treatment of animals.
Hug a Sheep Day originated as a tribute to Punkin, a sheep rescued from the Bluegrass Stockyards in 1992 by the owner of Equinox Farms. After Punkin died following 12 years with her owner, her owner created the day to encourage people worldwide to hug sheep in her memory.
Yew Tree Farm's Herdwick Experience allows visitors to tour the property and learn about Herdwick sheep and fell farming in the Lake District. The tour covers the breed's cultural importance, its links with the region and Beatrix Potter, and the uses of its wool. The farm's Ambassador Herdwick Flock, unlike most of the farm's more than 800 Herdwick sheep, actively seek out human company. This enables visitors to interact with and photograph the animals.
How it is being reported
- Hug a Sheep Day shows appreciation to the county's HerdwicksYew Tree Farm in Coniston marks Hug a Sheep Day, welcoming visitors to meet its Herdwick flock and learn about welfare, fell farming and the Lake District.Westmorland Gazette · 1 Nov, 13:00
- Hug a Sheep Day shows appreciation to the county's HerdwicksYew Tree Farm in Coniston marks Hug a Sheep Day, welcoming visitors to meet its Herdwick flock and learn about welfare, fell farming and the Lake District.NW Evening Mail · 1 Nov, 13:00
In this story: Yew Tree Farm · Coniston · Lake District · Beatrix Potter · Herdwick
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