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Cornish Cottage Farm - "West Carvannel Cottage" is a 40 acre farm in the Carnmenellis granite upland of Cornwall. We keep traditional breeds and our fields are low input, chemical free and therefore herb and wild flower rich. This means not only happy livestock but a wildlife haven as well.
Shropshire sheep were on the rare breed list but have made a recovery due to their tree friendly nature. They are a large sheep which excel on grass, producing lovely tasting meat and a fine wool suitable for hand knitting. Our flock lamb indoors in February so the lambs can make the most of the Cornish spring.
Large Black Pigs, also known as Cornish Black, a local breed and one of the rarest breeds in the UK, with less than 300 sows. By farming rare breeds it ensures their survival. They are extremely docile and hardy and suited to outdoor grazing. Although, when it's really wet in our Cornish winter they love a nice hay bed in the barn. We think they are the best tasting pork and bacon of any breed!
