Livestock checking - Kilkenny

We are fortunate to have native breed cattle, ponies and sheep (some we own, some owned by partnering graziers), which have been selected for their hardiness and grazing preferences for managing semi-natural habitats. They are carefully managed to help maintain our nature reserves in good condition, by creating diverse vegetation structure and maintaining open habitat.

We have a group of active livestock checkers that support us with welfare checks, such as checking water levels, checking for potential injuries or infections and counting that all the animals are where they are supposed to be! On average our livestock checkers offer us between one and two hours of their time a week, and would ideally have a smart phone for communication channels (WhatsApp).

DAYS AVAILABLE FOR NEW STOCK CHECKERS AT KILKENNY:

• Thursday
• Fridays
• Saturdays
• Sundays

 Perks and Benefits

Plenty of fresh air, lots of friendly animals and a great way to keep fit! Training will be provided on what to look for when checking animals.

 Skills You'll Need

No experience is necessary as all training will be provided. A basic level of fitness is required for walking around rough, sometimes steep nature reserves, and patience as sometimes the animals are hard to find!

 Travel Information

There is a car park on site, just off the A436 about 300 metres up the hill from the Kilkenny Inn.