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Cross Farm is a traditionally run dairy farm. We have 150 acres of
pasture land and 100 black and white Friesian cows. Large though
they are close up, these are gentle creatures - timid even.
They'll look up as you pass by; then, when they are sure you
present no danger, they'll get back to doing what they love to do
- grazing the rich, green Dorset grass! |
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Like
any animal, they can be startled by sudden noises or aggressive
motion - so best not to run towards them yelling and waving your
arms! |
| Perhaps
unfortunately, gone are the days of the milk-maid gently squeezing
her daily pinta by hand! Martin uses modern farm equipment and
today's technology for a clean comfortable and productive 10
minutes per cow! |
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You
are welcome at the milking parlour 5.00am and again at 4pm. All
our cows need to be milked twice a day and it's a fascinating
process to watch. |
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Just
to prove that it's not all about cows, you may get a visit from
our chicken, who keeps an eye on the place for us!
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