Our Community farms rare Orkney Boreray sheep for mutton/products & saving the breed Book, The Lost Flock, @chelseagreen orkneyboreray.com ++welfare, nature #agroecology Orkney, Scotlandhttps://bsky.app/profile/orkneyboreray.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/orkneyboreray.bsky.social/post/3mcheixndn22zIt's here! For fans of Orkney Boreray Haggis and those curious about this ultimate Scottish treat for Burns Night head over to https://www.macbeths.com/product/boreray-haggis/ The care and skill of Macbeth's butchers creates a wonderful eating experience - Enjoy!15 Jan 2026 10:23 +0000at://did:plc:sr3i6rztute756bujfezd4gz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcheixndn22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/orkneyboreray.bsky.social/post/3mbjdusag4k2nHere at Burnside we have snow. Where it's not drifted it's about 10-15cm deep. All sheep checked now this morning & all coping well in these challenging conditions Wind can really take it out of sheep and this current north westerly is cruelly cold, even with all the woolly layers I was wearing.03 Jan 2026 11:52 +0000at://did:plc:sr3i6rztute756bujfezd4gz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbjdusag4k2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/orkneyboreray.bsky.social/post/3mbgwu2ywks2aPlease help us give the highest welfare to our sheep for the whole of their lives with Tiny Trailer Abattoir Anything you can give is much appreciated, as is sharing the link Many thanks to everyone who has already donated We really appreciate your support https://www.peoplesfundraising.com/fundraising/the-tiny-trailer-abattoir02 Jan 2026 12:54 +0000at://did:plc:sr3i6rztute756bujfezd4gz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbgwu2ywks2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/orkneyboreray.bsky.social/post/3mbgptetvuc2aSnow falling over the isle of Shapinsay, just visible in the distance under the snow clouds.02 Jan 2026 10:48 +0000at://did:plc:sr3i6rztute756bujfezd4gz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbgptetvuc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/orkneyboreray.bsky.social/post/3mbbt7unmns2iV breezy in Orkney, ++snow forecast These windbreak hayracks provide fodder & shelter. Can be moved depending on wind direction Can be freestanding or against a fence & the sheep love them Please also remember the OB Co-op fundraiser & share it if you can https://www.peoplesfundraising.com/fundraising/the-tiny-trailer-abattoir31 Dec 2025 12:05 +0000at://did:plc:sr3i6rztute756bujfezd4gz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbbt7unmns2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/orkneyboreray.bsky.social/post/3ma73mbctkk2oThe Tiny Trailer Abattoir is under construction now! We are making exemplary sheep welfare possible with on-farm slaughter We've raised over half of the cost & are fundraising for rest Can you help us? Please can you share this link as widely as possible https://www.peoplesfundraising.com/fundraising/the-tiny-trailer-abattoir17 Dec 2025 16:32 +0000at://did:plc:sr3i6rztute756bujfezd4gz/app.bsky.feed.post/3ma73mbctkk2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/orkneyboreray.bsky.social/post/3ma4iysdy3s2tWe have some exciting news about Orkney Boreray Salami. See below :-)16 Dec 2025 15:54 +0000at://did:plc:sr3i6rztute756bujfezd4gz/app.bsky.feed.post/3ma4iysdy3s2thttps://bsky.app/profile/orkneyboreray.bsky.social/post/3m2oith4cjc2wIt's salami time! The 2025 Orkney Boreray salami is now available from Kirkness & Gorie in Kirkwall Made by Highland Charcuterie & Smoke House Ltd the Orkney Boreray mutton is subtly flavoured with Gorse Flowers & Bog Myrtle. Best before 5/1/26 so buy now for Christmas & Hogmanay celebrations08 Oct 2025 11:08 +0000at://did:plc:sr3i6rztute756bujfezd4gz/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2oith4cjc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/orkneyboreray.bsky.social/post/3m2chans4qs2bA blurry view through wet window & horizontal rain! Getting a bit breezy in Orkney. I opened up 1 side of the electric fence so the sheep could fully access the part of the field most sheltered from the current SE wind, but over weekend will be able to access the best shelter from forecast W wind.03 Oct 2025 16:07 +0000at://did:plc:sr3i6rztute756bujfezd4gz/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2chans4qs2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/orkneyboreray.bsky.social/post/3lz3ob2rhec2dOn a damp & breezy morning I see the sun, in its annual movement from north to south across the horizon, is now rising directly in the east. By mid winter it will be hidden from sight behind the hill to the south of the farm, never rising high enough to peek above the hill.18 Sep 2025 05:59 +0000at://did:plc:sr3i6rztute756bujfezd4gz/app.bsky.feed.post/3lz3ob2rhec2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/orkneyboreray.bsky.social/post/3lyl2uauxes2gAnother glorious day in Orkney with the sheep enjoying some visitors to the farm who came to meet the sheep and learn about their lives and history.11 Sep 2025 15:29 +0000at://did:plc:sr3i6rztute756bujfezd4gz/app.bsky.feed.post/3lyl2uauxes2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/orkneyboreray.bsky.social/post/3lxgpv65amk25Waiting for the ferry to Scrabster taking sheep to abattoir. Hopefully last time we do this. Working hard on getting on-farm slaughter with Tiny Trailer Abattoir in 2026 for Orkney Boreray, North Ronaldsay & other sheep farms28 Aug 2025 04:37 +0000at://did:plc:sr3i6rztute756bujfezd4gz/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxgpv65amk25https://bsky.app/profile/orkneyboreray.bsky.social/post/3lxcmvrb4nc2bOrkney Boreray mutton sheep enjoying the sun Look out for news about the Orkney Boreray mutton from Taste Tradition & the butchers and restaurants they'll be supplying. The sheep look in fantastic condition having enjoyed a wonderful life for over 2 years or more at Airy Farm in Stronsay26 Aug 2025 13:33 +0000at://did:plc:sr3i6rztute756bujfezd4gz/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxcmvrb4nc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/orkneyboreray.bsky.social/post/3lwjp3rigy22gWhile we're very busy at Burnside getting mutton sheep over from members of the Orkney Boreray Co-op Ltd on other isles in Orkney, and preparing for the big trip down to Dingwall early next week, we make time to give the ewes and lambs a welcome treat of Balfour willow to eat.16 Aug 2025 15:36 +0000at://did:plc:sr3i6rztute756bujfezd4gz/app.bsky.feed.post/3lwjp3rigy22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/orkneyboreray.bsky.social/post/3lwh5723kxc2gOrkney Boreray mutton is coming soon! www.macbeths.com will have it available to buy in early Sept. You can pre-order from them Limited quantities of this fabulous rare mutton, one of only 5 Slow Food Presidium products in whole of UK @slowfooduk.bsky.social ‪‪@wendybarriescot.bsky.social‬15 Aug 2025 15:10 +0000at://did:plc:sr3i6rztute756bujfezd4gz/app.bsky.feed.post/3lwh5723kxc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/orkneyboreray.bsky.social/post/3lvghvfel422bReason why I've not been posting much recently now revealed Orkney Boreray Co-operative Ltd are working on bringing on-farm slaughter to Burnside, plus North Ronaldsay for 2026 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdx0zzn65e3o Thx to BBC Radio Orkney for great coverage & Rob Flett for fantastic photos/video02 Aug 2025 15:23 +0000at://did:plc:sr3i6rztute756bujfezd4gz/app.bsky.feed.post/3lvghvfel422bhttps://bsky.app/profile/orkneyboreray.bsky.social/post/3lukkgotxg22mSome of the ewes and lambs at Burnside enjoying Orkney's sunshine.22 Jul 2025 12:54 +0000at://did:plc:sr3i6rztute756bujfezd4gz/app.bsky.feed.post/3lukkgotxg22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/orkneyboreray.bsky.social/post/3ls365utwt22xSimmer dim When the sun hangs suspended behind hills to the north illuminating the northern lands in a seemingly eternal twilight But those of us in the north reaches of Britain know the #SummerSolstice merely starts the relentless cycle of drifting down to overwhelming darkness20 Jun 2025 23:14 +0000at://did:plc:sr3i6rztute756bujfezd4gz/app.bsky.feed.post/3ls365utwt22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/orkneyboreray.bsky.social/post/3lp7ydjfsts2c@northwards.bsky.socialMany thanks to northwardsltd.com for getting my @edinvalefarm.bsky.social Macbeths Butchers beef order to me in perfect chilled condition - superb @PastureForLife roast beef for Sunday lunch :-) https://northwardsltd.com/15 May 2025 16:58 +0000at://did:plc:sr3i6rztute756bujfezd4gz/app.bsky.feed.post/3lp7ydjfsts2chttps://bsky.app/profile/orkneyboreray.bsky.social/post/3lopujicgmc241st lamb for a lovely ewe I bred who managed to nearly tear off one horn just before joining Balaclava flock Vet gave her plenty of local anaesthetic, safely removed horn & she travelled well to Westray and made an excellent recovery under Kim's experienced care Lamb has unusual tan colouring09 May 2025 07:07 +0000at://did:plc:sr3i6rztute756bujfezd4gz/app.bsky.feed.post/3lopujicgmc24https://bsky.app/profile/orkneyboreray.bsky.social/post/3lokiuouzts24For those in Orkney07 May 2025 03:55 +0000at://did:plc:sr3i6rztute756bujfezd4gz/app.bsky.feed.post/3lokiuouzts24https://bsky.app/profile/orkneyboreray.bsky.social/post/3lob77bxp3k2gNews from Wester House Lambing season has finally started! S.Kayleigh, 1st to lamb this year. The first out wasn't a straightforward birth & needed assistance, & both were yellow, indicating the birth was stressful, and it was long. Fortunately, both lambs seem to be doing fine03 May 2025 11:08 +0000at://did:plc:sr3i6rztute756bujfezd4gz/app.bsky.feed.post/3lob77bxp3k2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/orkneyboreray.bsky.social/post/3lnzop6qa7s26Tiny Neptune is now 3 days old. She's doing really well & Lisa is attentive & patient. They've now moved from a small area with shelter & lush grazing to the lambing fields Showing her size, Lisa & Neptune with Louise & Noah, 6 days older than Neptune. Both have father S.Atlas30 Apr 2025 11:24 +0000at://did:plc:sr3i6rztute756bujfezd4gz/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnzop6qa7s26