Lochdhu is a Scottish Lowland hill farm set in the warm west coast of Scotland. The name is derived from the Gaelic language and means "black loch". The loch is not far from the farm itself which is set on the brow of a hill overlooking all of the surrounding fields.

  Loch Dhu. Click the photo to see full size.

The farm was restored to it's former glory in recent years. Farmer Bob, who owns the farm, can look out from the farmhouse across most of the adjoining land and quickly check on the animals, which is really handy during the lambing and calving seasons. As well as sheep and cattle Farmer Bob grows his own cereal crops as feed for the animals throughout the year.

  Loch Dhu from a different angle. Click the photo to see full size.

Farmers these days try to be as self sufficient as possible to reduce the costs of running a farm while at the same time making sure that the animals are kept in top condition by feeding them the best of grass and grain so that they grow quickly and remain healthy. Farmer Bob is no exception, he grows barley through the year to feed both sheep and cattle in the winter months when grass is scarce, especially in Scotland. He also grows his own silage, which is long grass, cut and stored on the farm in specialised storage areas known in Scotland as a silage pit or clamp. The silage is used to feed both the sheep and cattle on the farm.

When you become a member of AdoptaFarm.com you will see and read what happens on the farm throughout the year, growing cereal crops, lambing, caring for the sheep and cows. You will also read about tractors, combine harvesters JCB's and other farm machinery and how they are utilised on the farm at Lochdhu.