A CHESHIRE farm has made history as it prepares to welcome visitors to a winter wonderland with reindeer, Santa and festive flavoured ice creams.
A Lineback heifer at Bidlea has given birth to twins.
This rare breed originated in America in the 18th century.
Farmer Adam Brown said: “It has a white line along its back and looks like a Dalmatian.
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“It is rare for cattle to give birth to twins and we have two completely different looking calves. It is a unique dairy breed.
“We introduced 15 cows into our 350-strong Holstein Fresian herd five years ago.
“There is no other farm with them in Cheshire.”
Heifer Addictive Judith gave birth to twins Cocoa Brown and Rose Jacqueline a few weeks ago.
“We have our own Bidlea Agricentre here and hope they will make their debut at the Cheshire Show,” said Adam, 35.
“The twins will be a special attraction.”
The Brown family, who run Bidlea Dairy at Orchard Farm in Tremlow, has achieved success in various other innovative ventures.
Adam and wife Becky scooped four gold medals at an international competition just six months after starting to make ice cream during lockdown.
The dairy shop stocks 24 different varieties of ice cream.
The team is now experimenting with a range of new festive flavours, including Christmas pudding, Baileys and white sauce.
Snowflake, made from white chocolate and Ferrero Rocher, is already proving a big hit.
“We’ll be making others shortly,” said Adam. “We’re planning a winter wonderland with a big marquee full of stalls, wreath making, face painting and Christmas trees all under one roof.
“We will be toasting marshmallows on a big fire pit with a safety ring around it.
“It is exciting. We have to keep trying to find new ways to keep things moving with all our costs soaring.
“Everything has gone up.”
A new café lounge extension has opened to accommodate more visitors.
Fresh milk and a variety of dairy products are now available around the clock from a vending machine.
“We offer fudge, butter, cheese, eggs, potatoes and daily everyday products 24/7,” said Adam.
“It’s really taking off. My dad does the milking at 2.30am and often sees people calling in on their way to work or after a night shift.
“We’re open all hours.”
Adam’s brother Ryan and wife Becky, both 29, look after the herd whilst Adam and wife Becky, 30, sister Melanie, 33, and their parents Ray and Jill take charge of the dairy, with other members of the family and friends.
The family has just won the Farm Innovation Award at the Cheshire Farms Competition.
“We are super proud of our team and to everyone who has helped us live our dream,” said Adam.
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