On the Glynn Farm in County Antrim, the
main milk storage tank takes up most of the room and as you can see is quite large
and circular. It holds over 10,000 litres. You will also see a smaller square tank on your
left, this one is a spare storage milk tank and is only used in times of peak
production to hold any surplus milk when the main one is full. The other pieces
of equipment in and around that area are for cooling the milk.
The
milk lorry (or tanker) lifts the milk on alternate days. John,the farmer actually milks just over 200 cows. twice a day.
There is a small group of cows that are grazed separately
from the main herd (that you saw being herded in from the pastures) and they are milked last. They are a mixed bunch, comprising of current
mothers, cows with high somatic cell counts, and a few lame cows. They are grazed
in a field near the parlour so they don't have to walk too far.
This
is Emma’s dog Gyp that you will see tomorrow performing for the camera. He followed me around quite a bit on the
farm.
These
are a few, perhaps a bit better reflections than the above, photographs I took when
I was going home on the train.
Now
is this carriage empty or not?
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Looks a grand cow dog.
ReplyDeleteI love the farm - but am blown away by how clean the train is. Our are not usually anything likfe so pristine.
ReplyDeleteThese places are always a whole lot cleaner than my own kitchen! Gyp that suits him and I did enjoy this entire series and the carriage can't be empty for you are there.
ReplyDeleteNice dog, brilliant clean railway carriages.
ReplyDeleteThat is a very giant sized milk tank! Nice scenery and almost empty train carriage. The train looks new and clean.
ReplyDeleteI didn't realize milk is not picked up every day! I learned something new!
ReplyDelete10000 litres is an awfully large amount of liquid Margaret. The farmer is obviously very dedicated and hard working.
ReplyDeleteI especially enjoyed those scenic photos! And I want apuffin pet. Lol
ReplyDeletemilk houses and bulk tanks have come a long way over the years. good for that farmer!
ReplyDeleteInteresting pics of the workings of the farm, and of course the sea too :o)
ReplyDeleteCoping with milking 200 cows twice a day is amazing. The size the milk tank shows the space needed to cool all that milk. A fine post.
ReplyDeleteYour choice of seats! Dairy equipment is interesting.
ReplyDeleteInteresting. I have visited a few dairy farms,but I don't think any of them milked 200 cows.
ReplyDeleteThis has been an interesting series--- Today's dog and train car show made me smile.
ReplyDeleteIt is some operation! I admire all dairy farmers for their dedication and hard work.
ReplyDeleteThe dog is a sweetie!
Translink will need to fill up those seats to stay in business!
good reflection off the dock. I hope the business picks up for the train.
ReplyDeleteNeat to see the storage tanks at the dairy. Reminds me of Hansen's dairy which we took a tour of once. Enjoyed your photos from and of the train.
ReplyDeleteGreat tour of the farm. What are those red things on the seat backs top?
ReplyDeleteThat's an interesting post with many wonderful pictures.
ReplyDeleteLG Eva
Lovely reflections Margaret - a very interesting series of posts about life on a farm.
ReplyDeletelots of milk in this tank, cool reflections :)
ReplyDeleteWhere would we be without these milking parlours? Liked your reflections as well.
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