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Stéphane’s farm

Châtel-St-Denis
It is very early and the village of Châtel-St-Denis is still asleep. Dahai Shao, swissinfo.ch
cow in filed, moon still in sky
This cow is still enjoying the moonlight. Dahai Shao, swissinfo.ch
A farm surrounded by vegetation
Stéphane's farm: la Ferme des Sens. Dahai Shao, swissinfo.ch
farmer stroking a goat
Stephane and his animals have a great relationship. Dahai Shao, swissinfo.ch
man with milking machine and goats
Milking is the first daily task. Dahai Shao, swissinfo.ch
Milk churn outside in water
Fresh goat's milk can be stored in this natural refrigerator. Dahai Shao, swissinfo.ch
a pasture
Then the goats will graze. Dahai Shao, swissinfo.ch
Man with grey cow
Stéphane with one of his Rhaetian Greys. Dahai Shao, swissinfo.ch
hens in the grass
Hens and other animals live together on the farm. Dahai Shao, swissinfo.ch
man feeding hens
Feeding the hens and collecting their eggs. Dahai Shao, swissinfo.ch
donkey and man jumping over fence
"Hey! Why are you jumping over the fence?" Dahai Shao, swissinfo.ch
black woolly pigs
Pro Specie Rara provided the farm with two woolly pigs when it began operations. Dahai Shao, swissinfo.ch
goat s head between two bars
What kind of goat is this? A peacock goat! Dahai Shao, swissinfo.ch
pasture with fruit trees
There are many types of fruit trees on the farm that are at risk of extinction. Dahai Shao, swissinfo.ch
plum tree
For example, the Chézard plum tree. Dahai Shao, swissinfo.ch
beehive
Bees, of course, are also inhabitants of this farm. Dahai Shao, swissinfo.ch
wildlife areas for insects, butterflies and spiders
To promote biodiversity, Stéphane has reserved wildlife areas for insects, butterflies and spiders. Dahai Shao, swissinfo.ch
man in countryside
Stephane watches a family of spiders. Dahai Shao, swissinfo.ch
Man carries a tray with homemade products
Homemade goat cheese and dried meat. Dahai Shao, swissinfo.ch
man on a tractor
No rest: after dinner, Stéphane jumps on the tractor for mowing. Dahai Shao, swissinfo.ch
a stack of dried grass
Storing food for the winter. Dahai Shao, swissinfo.ch
Night falls on the farm
At nightfall, Stéphane prepares to finish his day's work on the farm. Dahai Shao, swissinfo.ch

Stéphane starts working on the farm every day at 5am. After milking, it's time to feed the goats and pigs, take the cattle to pasture and mow the grass. This is how a typical day goes by in his life.

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