The Team
Richie
Richie is the 7th generation to farm Rathkennery farm, and he loves working with the animals, especially his Dogs!
Richie wants to continue to farm in traditional ways but also move the farm forward, creating something to hand over to the next generation.
Rex
Rex is about 9 years old and he is amazing with the sheep. We got him as a puppy and we spent lots of time training him with both cattle and sheep.
Rex was a very shy puppy, but when he started working with the sheep he came out of his shell. He can still be timid at times but there are few places we go where Rex doesn't follow.
Ted
Ted is 6 years old and is brilliant with the cattle. He is still been trained with the sheep as he can get a bit excited when he sees them (don't we all).
Ted is a big softy and loves everyone he meets and just wants to play, but when it comes to work he gets serious.
Doc
Doc is 2 years Old, He is still learning about life on the farm. Doc doing great in his sheep and cattle training, and will soon be working with the Ted and Rex. But he can still get a bit excited at times!
Doc loves to play especially with the other Dogs and his big rope.
Bo
Bo is the newest arrival on the farm! He is less than 1 and has started training, he shows a keen interest in the animals and will make a great sheep and cattle dog one day!
Bo is still a puppy so he loves getting out on the farm and playing with us and the other dogs.
The Cats
We have 2 cats on the farm, Merry and Pippin. they work hard keeping an eye on us and the farm.
Since getting them as our primary form of pest control we have seen an increase in birds and other wildlife return to the farm (but a reduction in pests).