Cattle
In 2002 David Sheppy purchased 2 in-calf longhorn heifers; the beginning of the Three Bridges Farm pedigree suckler herd. Our first calf (Delilah) was born in April 2002 and has gone on to win several prestigious prizes at the Royal Bath and West and the Three Counties agricultural shows.
The Three Bridges herd now comprise 30 breeding cows and 2 bulls. Longhorns are a traditional beef breed, with a reputation for fine meat quality.
Chickens and Ducks
A mixture of rare breed chickens are kept in the run adjacent to the pond. These provide eggs for the house.
Wild ducks inhabit the pond along with rare breeds of ducks, geese and swans. Moorhen also nest on the island.
Sheep
A small flock of 40 Wiltshire Horn sheep is kept to graze the orchards. This is a slightly unusual “traditional” sheep breed with a good frame, but which does not require shearing. Lambing usually takes place here in March or April.