The Bradshaw Family

[Wiebke]

Gorgeous boys! we are keeping everything crossed that all goes well

Thank you! I thought you might enjoy seeing how Merlin's brothers are doing now that they are no longer babies, either.

 

[Merab]

Lovely to see you back.
So pleased the photography is doing so well.
I’m not surprised looking at your photos.
Nice to catch up with your news and animals.

In all the busyness don’t forget to look after yourself.

 

[Adelyn]

Look at Merlin, growing up so fast

 

[Wiebke]

@Bradshaw Piggies

Here is an update on Merlin's family. Dad Barcud with his ladies, Merlin's full sister Blodyn, his mum Millyn and his granny Modron.


Dad and mum


Sister Blodyn (who is now just over 700g as well and only just a whisker ahead of her younger half-brother Brangwyn.)

 

[Bradshaw Piggies]

Look how much Merlin has grown
This is him this evening, enjoying some cucumber with his friends

8 March 2023

 

[Wiebke]

Look how much Merlin has grown
This is him this evening, enjoying some cucumber with his friends

8 March 2023

AWWW
How much does he weigh? He looks about the same size as his lookalike brother Bron.

 

[Adelyn]

Look how much Merlin has grown
This is him this evening, enjoying some cucumber with his friends

8 March 2023

The sound of guinea pigs chewing hay is the same everywhere

 

[Bradshaw Piggies]

AWWW
How much does he weigh? He looks about the same size as his lookalike brother Bron.

He weighed 748g last time I weighed him. I’ll do another weigh in this weekend

 

[Wiebke]

He weighed 748g last time I weighed him. I’ll do another weigh in this weekend

So he and Bron are about a similar size now abd a very similar body shape. It looked liked that to me, just as Bran and Blodyn are a similar size and weight.

 

[Merab]

He’s growing into a gorgeous, handsome boy

 

[Qualcast&Flymo]

Such a lovely little family

I think if I were not wanting to have a break from piggy slavedom, I'd like a piggy or two with some abytude

 

[Bradshaw Piggies]

Good evening

Hope everyone is well!

The piggies here would like to send some love to all of their piggy friends on here everyone is going very well indeed! Eating their way through £££s of hay every week

As you can see, Merlin is getting bigger. He has passed the 800g mark now





Koda is also doing really well. It’s his 4th birthday soon. He’s been enjoying lots of adventures. He’s always out on the farm with me, then spends his time dreaming about chasing the farm cats when we get home… he has such a huge prey drive






Woody returned to the vets this week after having his joints medicated in January. Poor boy had to spend 5 hours on the box as there was a long delay when we got there - but he behaved impeccably. He’s 100% sound! vets are pleased with him and said he’s very fit and healthy, and to continue training and competing. We have booked a place on a dressage training clinic on the 15th April







And on another positive note… it’s spring!

Some of our recent adventures/updates:

26 March 2023

26 March 2023

26 March 2023

26 March 2023

26 March 2023

26 March 2023

 

[Merab]

Lovely to catch up on all your news.
Merlin is certainly growing well

 

[Wiebke]

Great to see Merlin doing so well! His half-brothers are counting down the days...

 

[Bradshaw Piggies]

The boys enjoying some peppers this morning
As you can see, Merlin likes to grab the biggest pieces and hide!

 

[Wiebke]

The boys enjoying some peppers this morning
As you can see, Merlin likes to grab the biggest pieces and hide!

He has learned to hold his own!

 

[Bill & Ted]

Aw it’s amazing just how Merlin has grown up, it’s lovely to see part of my “second family”
He was such a little tiny scrap when I took them up to Wiebke and look at him now

 

[Merab]

It’s like heaven for a little rescued piggy

 

[Bradshaw Piggies]

Camera footage…
The three boys seem to like sleeping next to each other in the hay pile (Merlin, Thor & Rufus)

 

[Bradshaw Piggies]

Hope everyone is enjoying this lovely spring weather!

We have quite the selection of wildlife on the farm this time of year. From Woodpeckers, to ducks moving in, Herons, rabbits, foxes and deer

This was our visitor this morning: 3 April 2023

We also have a couple of foals on the yard now too. Woody does love to look after the babies! : 3 April 2023

Woody is back in full training, and we have got some competition dates arranged he’s looking really well and fit, considering we are only just coming out of winter



Koda has had another week full of adventures! It’s his birthday on the 10th of April… he’s already asking for a trip to the beach



And the piggies are doing great too. All of them are so full of character!
Everyone has had nail trims this weekend, and were treated to some parsley. It will be summer hair cuts for Boris and Thor before we know it!

 

[Roselina]

Always lovely to hear your news and see your lovely furry children @Bradshaw Piggies

 

[Bradshaw Piggies]

Always lovely to hear your news and see your lovely furry children @Bradshaw Piggies

Thank you!
Hope you’re well?

 

[Roselina]

Thank you!
Hope you’re well?

I am thank you - I’ve got a hairless Chinese crested dog now (from a rescue 3 wks ago )- hes called Oscar - he’s such fun and a real character - Geoff and Bobby aren’t fazed by him …just by me
I hope you all get chance to rest and relax this wknd

 

[Bradshaw Piggies]

I am thank you - I’ve got a hairless Chinese crested dog now (from a rescue 3 wks ago )- hes called Oscar - he’s such fun and a real character - Geoff and Bobby aren’t fazed by him …just by me
I hope you all get chance to rest and relax this wknd

hope Oscar is settling in well!

 

[YvonneBlue]

Lovely to see you back on the forum. As always, such lovely pictures of your furry family. Glad everyone is doing well. xx

 

[Bradshaw Piggies]

Lovely to see you back on the forum. As always, such lovely pictures of your furry family. Glad everyone is doing well. xx

Thank you
Hope you are all well xx

 

[Bradshaw Piggies]

This week's updates:

Looks like the weather is starting to pick up!

As you will have seen from my other post, my four remaining boars are getting along famously as a herd of 4. I'm so lucky to have 4 characters that can get along!
Thor and Rufus are still best buddies of course, it's very cute how they sleep curled up in the hay together. Boris just goes about his business, will sit in the hay pile with the two older boys and causes no trouble at all. Little Merlin is probably at the height of his hormones, but continues to behave himself. It is really funny to watch him rumble strut by the others and they don't even turn their heads to look at him.. So, similar to Boris, he keeps himself to himself. He's very quick to move away from the older boys when they ask, so he seems to be happy in his place in the hierarchy and respects their positions. He's continue to grow and gain weight though. You can see on the image, he's similar size to Thor now (Rufus and Boris just happen to be big piggies).
So all in all, a happy little herd and their huge space (as they've taken over my entire spare room)....



Koda would like to thank you all for the birthday wishes! He had a brilliant day of adventures, and lots of presents. He's probably the only one of us not so looking forward to summer Mum has his cool vest and cool mats at the ready. He's made a new friend at his day care classes (Annie the Rottweiler)... I think there is a little romance going on there....




Woody is doing great. We had a trip out in the horsebox to go attend a dressage training clinic last Saturday. We had a fab time with a brilliant trainer and got lots of positive feedback, and some homework (which we love)!
We had my saddle fitter visit who needed to take his saddle away for adjustments now that he's muscled up differently as he's progressing up the levels; so that meant a couple of weeks of groundwork training - but he was a good boy! He's also had a visit from his physio this morning, and apart from his usual tight spots (that we regularly work on), she's really pleased with how he is feeling.
Definitely time to step up the levels again this year (I'm looking at competition dates this morning).... He's been working on more collected work, pirouettes and some extension work in our training sessions.



We've been really busy with the yard recently too. Dan has pulled up all of the arena surface, to correct the underlying membrane and then re-level the surface. He's keeping on top of it with the quad bike and harrow/grader every few days. He's also re-done our fencing on the summer turnout fields, ready for horses to go out next week. We are spending loads of time hand picking the Sycamore seedlings at the moment. We don't have Sycamore trees on the yard, but they are blowing in from somewhere - and they are so toxic. Nightmare!


Work is still as busy as always, but students finish in a couple of weeks (after their final exams). I've had a lovely semester teaching Equine exercise physiology and some level 6 (third year) modules such as equine advanced nutrition and equine reproductive techniques and technologies.
My photography business is getting busier (as the weather picks up). I've quite a few private photoshoots booked in, but also lots of training clinics and shows/competitions.



Some of my work is on my facebook page: Nichola Bradshaw Photography

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We are also extremely busy with our Landscaping business. We were lucky to have another winter fully booked, but (as you can imagine) the weather is improving now, and everyone wants new patios/new decking/artificial grass etc. Dan has been doing a lot of fencing and pergolas recently too. Of course, I'm always in the background doing all of the books and admin.....


Our motorsport season has also officially begun! We were at our first event at Oulton park a couple of weeks ago and the calendar for this year is a busy one. So the cars have been coming out of winter hibernation and Dan is busy getting them ready for the summer ahead.

This was a lovely shot from the GT racing a couple of weeks ago:




So as usual, it's all systems go here! I'm looking forward to summer holidays and lots of competing (both four legs, and four wheels). Plus I just want to be spending time with all of my boys!


We do hope everyone is well. I am keeping an eye out for any guinea pig/forum events popping up. As it would be lovely to see everyone

 

[Betsy]

This week's updates:

Looks like the weather is starting to pick up!

As you will have seen from my other post, my four remaining boars are getting along famously as a herd of 4. I'm so lucky to have 4 characters that can get along!
Thor and Rufus are still best buddies of course, it's very cute how they sleep curled up in the hay together. Boris just goes about his business, will sit in the hay pile with the two older boys and causes no trouble at all. Little Merlin is probably at the height of his hormones, but continues to behave himself. It is really funny to watch him rumble strut by the others and they don't even turn their heads to look at him.. So, similar to Boris, he keeps himself to himself. He's very quick to move away from the older boys when they ask, so he seems to be happy in his place in the hierarchy and respects their positions. He's continue to grow and gain weight though. You can see on the image, he's similar size to Thor now (Rufus and Boris just happen to be big piggies).
So all in all, a happy little herd and their huge space (as they've taken over my entire spare room)....

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Koda would like to thank you all for the birthday wishes! He had a brilliant day of adventures, and lots of presents. He's probably the only one of us not so looking forward to summer Mum has his cool vest and cool mats at the ready. He's made a new friend at his day care classes (Annie the Rottweiler)... I think there is a little romance going on there....

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Woody is doing great. We had a trip out in the horsebox to go attend a dressage training clinic last Saturday. We had a fab time with a brilliant trainer and got lots of positive feedback, and some homework (which we love)!
We had my saddle fitter visit who needed to take his saddle away for adjustments now that he's muscled up differently as he's progressing up the levels; so that meant a couple of weeks of groundwork training - but he was a good boy! He's also had a visit from his physio this morning, and apart from his usual tight spots (that we regularly work on), she's really pleased with how he is feeling.
Definitely time to step up the levels again this year (I'm looking at competition dates this morning).... He's been working on more collected work, pirouettes and some extension work in our training sessions.

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We've been really busy with the yard recently too. Dan has pulled up all of the arena surface, to correct the underlying membrane and then re-level the surface. He's keeping on top of it with the quad bike and harrow/grader every few days. He's also re-done our fencing on the summer turnout fields, ready for horses to go out next week. We are spending loads of time hand picking the Sycamore seedlings at the moment. We don't have Sycamore trees on the yard, but they are blowing in from somewhere - and they are so toxic. Nightmare!


Work is still as busy as always, but students finish in a couple of weeks (after their final exams). I've had a lovely semester teaching Equine exercise physiology and some level 6 (third year) modules such as equine advanced nutrition and equine reproductive techniques and technologies.
My photography business is getting busier (as the weather picks up). I've quite a few private photoshoots booked in, but also lots of training clinics and shows/competitions.

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Some of my work is on my facebook page: Nichola Bradshaw Photography

Or instagram: Login • Instagram


We are also extremely busy with our Landscaping business. We were lucky to have another winter fully booked, but (as you can imagine) the weather is improving now, and everyone wants new patios/new decking/artificial grass etc. Dan has been doing a lot of fencing and pergolas recently too. Of course, I'm always in the background doing all of the books and admin.....


Our motorsport season has also officially begun! We were at our first event at Oulton park a couple of weeks ago and the calendar for this year is a busy one. So the cars have been coming out of winter hibernation and Dan is busy getting them ready for the summer ahead.

This was a lovely shot from the GT racing a couple of weeks ago:
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So as usual, it's all systems go here! I'm looking forward to summer holidays and lots of competing (both four legs, and four wheels). Plus I just want to be spending time with all of my boys!


We do hope everyone is well. I am keeping an eye out for any guinea pig/forum events popping up. As it would be lovely to see everyone

When do you find time to breathe?

 

[Bradshaw Piggies]

When do you find time to breathe?

I've evolved enough for it not to be priority any more..... Had no other option

 

[Adelyn]

This week's updates:

Looks like the weather is starting to pick up!

As you will have seen from my other post, my four remaining boars are getting along famously as a herd of 4. I'm so lucky to have 4 characters that can get along!
Thor and Rufus are still best buddies of course, it's very cute how they sleep curled up in the hay together. Boris just goes about his business, will sit in the hay pile with the two older boys and causes no trouble at all. Little Merlin is probably at the height of his hormones, but continues to behave himself. It is really funny to watch him rumble strut by the others and they don't even turn their heads to look at him.. So, similar to Boris, he keeps himself to himself. He's very quick to move away from the older boys when they ask, so he seems to be happy in his place in the hierarchy and respects their positions. He's continue to grow and gain weight though. You can see on the image, he's similar size to Thor now (Rufus and Boris just happen to be big piggies).
So all in all, a happy little herd and their huge space (as they've taken over my entire spare room)....

View attachment 223001

Koda would like to thank you all for the birthday wishes! He had a brilliant day of adventures, and lots of presents. He's probably the only one of us not so looking forward to summer Mum has his cool vest and cool mats at the ready. He's made a new friend at his day care classes (Annie the Rottweiler)... I think there is a little romance going on there....

View attachment 223002View attachment 223003


Woody is doing great. We had a trip out in the horsebox to go attend a dressage training clinic last Saturday. We had a fab time with a brilliant trainer and got lots of positive feedback, and some homework (which we love)!
We had my saddle fitter visit who needed to take his saddle away for adjustments now that he's muscled up differently as he's progressing up the levels; so that meant a couple of weeks of groundwork training - but he was a good boy! He's also had a visit from his physio this morning, and apart from his usual tight spots (that we regularly work on), she's really pleased with how he is feeling.
Definitely time to step up the levels again this year (I'm looking at competition dates this morning).... He's been working on more collected work, pirouettes and some extension work in our training sessions.

View attachment 223004View attachment 223005View attachment 223006

We've been really busy with the yard recently too. Dan has pulled up all of the arena surface, to correct the underlying membrane and then re-level the surface. He's keeping on top of it with the quad bike and harrow/grader every few days. He's also re-done our fencing on the summer turnout fields, ready for horses to go out next week. We are spending loads of time hand picking the Sycamore seedlings at the moment. We don't have Sycamore trees on the yard, but they are blowing in from somewhere - and they are so toxic. Nightmare!


Work is still as busy as always, but students finish in a couple of weeks (after their final exams). I've had a lovely semester teaching Equine exercise physiology and some level 6 (third year) modules such as equine advanced nutrition and equine reproductive techniques and technologies.
My photography business is getting busier (as the weather picks up). I've quite a few private photoshoots booked in, but also lots of training clinics and shows/competitions.

View attachment 223007

Some of my work is on my facebook page: Nichola Bradshaw Photography

Or instagram: Login • Instagram


We are also extremely busy with our Landscaping business. We were lucky to have another winter fully booked, but (as you can imagine) the weather is improving now, and everyone wants new patios/new decking/artificial grass etc. Dan has been doing a lot of fencing and pergolas recently too. Of course, I'm always in the background doing all of the books and admin.....


Our motorsport season has also officially begun! We were at our first event at Oulton park a couple of weeks ago and the calendar for this year is a busy one. So the cars have been coming out of winter hibernation and Dan is busy getting them ready for the summer ahead.

This was a lovely shot from the GT racing a couple of weeks ago:
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So as usual, it's all systems go here! I'm looking forward to summer holidays and lots of competing (both four legs, and four wheels). Plus I just want to be spending time with all of my boys!


We do hope everyone is well. I am keeping an eye out for any guinea pig/forum events popping up. As it would be lovely to see everyone

Ooh, those are nice photos!