Yorkshire Shepherdess Amanda Owen has been flooded with messages of support from fans after candidly revealing she endured a 'lousy day' on her remote farm.
A Challenging Day on the Farm
The star of Channel 5's popular series Our Yorkshire Farm, who documents her life raising nine children and managing a farm, took to Instagram on Sunday to share an honest account of her struggles. She didn't just battle poor weather, but also an 'itchy scratchy' problem affecting one of her beloved animals.
The issue centred on Ciara, a cow the family hand-reared after her mother, Margaret, proved not to be 'very maternal or very milky'. Amanda described how she and Ciara were having a 'communal itch' that morning, which led her to reflect on the animal's unique and gentle nature.
Praising a 'Smashing' Cow
Despite Ciara's 'formidable size', Amanda was quick to praise her temperament, calling her 'the most docile sweet natured ungulate you could ever clap eyes on'. The shepherdess explained that Ciara prefers human company to that of the herd and has outgrown a previous obsession with eating clothes.
The heartfelt post was accompanied by photographs showing Ciara interacting with Amanda's children, with one image even capturing the cow's former penchant for chewing on clothing items.
Overwhelming Support and a Defence of Farming
The update resonated deeply with her followers, who quickly flooded the comments with supportive messages. One fan expressed how the post made them laugh and that they 'can't wait to see you all back on TV', calling the programme their favourite. Another admirer commented on 'what an amazing life the children have', while others simply thanked Amanda for sharing a moment that made them smile.
This show of support comes shortly after Amanda hit back at online trolls who questioned her authenticity as a farmer. In a previous post, she compared the 'high glamour' of promoting her book to the gritty reality of loading sheep in the rain for auction.
She defiantly addressed her critics, stating, 'For any people who say, 'She's not for real, she's just a pretend farmer,' sorry but these hands do tell a different story.' She used the opportunity to champion grassroots farming, emphasising its vital role in putting food on the nation's plates and the necessity of working in all weathers.
Amanda concluded her powerful message by calling for the farming emoji to be less stereotypical and better represent the wide range of jobs she and other farmers perform daily.
