We specialise in breeding and rearing rare breed animals such as Hebridean, North Ronaldsay and Soay sheep, Shetland Cattle, Scots Dumpy Chickens and more! Our family consists of Paul (Mr Crofter) who moved here from South Yorkshire about 20 years ago, followed by Gemma (Mrs Crofter) who re-located here 9 years ago and our beautiful Hebridean born girls Emily and Isabel (The Wee Crofters).
At Croft 2a we invite visitors to our croft to meet the animals and learn about all of the wonderful breeds of animals we care for. Visitors have the opportunity to get up close and take part in hand feeding our larger animals and provide lots of lovely cuddles to our small animals such as Peanut, Ginger and Oreo our resident Guinea Pigs
At Croft 2a we invite visitors to our croft to meet the animals and learn about all of the wonderful breeds of animals we care for. Visitors have the opportunity to get up close and take part in hand feeding our larger animals and provide lots of lovely cuddles to our small animals such as Peanut, Ginger and Oreo our resident Guinea Pigs and Lemon and Lime our Croft Ferrets.
During certain times of the year (August - December) we also sell meat boxes of our Shetland beef, Hebridean Hogget and Large Black Pork. Our mission is to provide our customers with the freshest, highest quality meat products from the field to the fork.
We have an on site butchery and offer a butchery service to local Crofters within the islands.
I moved to the Isle of Lewis about 18 years ago now to start a small holding and to try to become more self sufficient. The first animals I got were Scots Dumpy and Scots Grey Chickens, swiftly followed by a small flock of Hebridean Sheep. From there the Croft has grown and more animals have been added from Shetland Cattle, Shetland Ducks
I moved to the Isle of Lewis about 18 years ago now to start a small holding and to try to become more self sufficient. The first animals I got were Scots Dumpy and Scots Grey Chickens, swiftly followed by a small flock of Hebridean Sheep. From there the Croft has grown and more animals have been added from Shetland Cattle, Shetland Ducks, Ferrets and Embden Geese to name but a few.
My favourite animals at Croft 2a have to be the Shetland Cattle. Working with such large beasts sometimes has its challenges and dangers but most of the time our Cattle are very placid and manageable and they show really interesting characters.
I love being out on the Croft working with the animals but I also have a 'day job' which is a self employed Dental Technician (I make dentures and dental appliances).
I moved to the Isle of Lewis from South Yorkshire to build a life with my now husband (of 8 years!). I have never worked on a farm or with farm animals previously so moving to Croft 2a nine years ago was a learning curve, but a lifestyle that I have thoroughly enjoyed becoming part of.
My favourite animals at Croft 2a are the Hebridean She
I moved to the Isle of Lewis from South Yorkshire to build a life with my now husband (of 8 years!). I have never worked on a farm or with farm animals previously so moving to Croft 2a nine years ago was a learning curve, but a lifestyle that I have thoroughly enjoyed becoming part of.
My favourite animals at Croft 2a are the Hebridean Sheep and the smaller animals such as our rabbits Benji, Coco and Flopsy and our two very chilled out guinea pigs Peanut and Ginger. I enjoy working with the sheep because they are very hands on and are always willing to come and say hello. I particularly love lambing time and checking the sheep regularly for new lambs.
I'm a keen baker and also enjoy working with young children as I previously was an Early Years Teacher and loved the awe and wonder moments children have when learning or experiencing something new. I also have a 'day job' working as a Nursery Key Worker in schools.
I am seven years old and I love working with the animals on the Croft. My favourite animals on the Croft are the pigs and Benji the Bunny. I like to help feed the pigs and give them a scratch behind their ears and I massage their backs after I've helped to feed them.
When I grow up I would like to be a Vet so I can take care of all the animals.
I am four years old and I help Mummy and Daddy on the Croft. I like helping with the baby animals such as the chicks, ducklings and goslings when we have them. I love our pet guinea pigs Peanut and Ginger and Benji the Bunny.
Erik is our stock bull he is 14 years old and has been with us at Croft 2a since 2014. He is a placid and friendly bull and keeps a check on all of the cows in our herd.
Ruby is the oldest cow in our herd, she is 16 years old and has calved 13 calf's . She has been part of the Croft 2a herd since moving from Driffield in 2014.
Dodger is one of our Pygmy goats, he is the boss of the group and was born on the Isle of Skye. His favourite snack is carrots.
Peppa is one of our resident pigs, she had her first litter in 2024 and had 9 piglets. She is a Large Black Pig crossed with Gloucestshire Old Spot.
Two of our resident guinea pigs Ginger and Peanut enjoy meeting our visitors especially if you give them a cucumber treat!
We specialise in breeding pedigree sheep, we have a small flock of Hebridean Sheep, Soay Sheep and North Ronaldsay Sheep.
Our tours are great for families, school groups, and anyone who wants to learn more about Scottish Rare Breed animals.
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