Our Yorkshire Farm’s Amanda Owen has revealed she is battling a home invasion at Ravenseat Farm.
The Yorkshire Shepherdess said the family are dealing an influx of with mice and shrews as winter sets in.
But it didn’t seem to bother Amanda and the kids too much as she shared cute snaps of them cuddling what other people might view as pests.
Unfazed by the invasion, she told her 205,000 Twitter followers: “With winter approaching it’s time to stock up the dairy and at this time of year there’s an invasion of mice and shrews to deal with.
“Some are owl snacks, others get a second chance & are freed in a barn. #yorkshire #winter.”
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The mum-of-nine also joked she had another invader in the house – this time in the family larder.
Sharing a clip of her son Sid trying to steal snacks, she wrote: “There are larger pests than mice to contend with! #yorkshire #farm #hungrytimes.”
Fans were quick to comment on the post with some offering up solutions for the rodent issue.
“You obviously need a cat to help with the rodents!” one social media user said.
Another gave this tip: “A little bag of moth balls hanging in the loft has stopped our mouse problem. Apparently they hate the smell!”
Last month Amanda shared how she feeds her large family without breaking the bank, especially as the cost of living crisis gets worse.
The 48-year-old said she has always been mindful of the cost of food and will 'make lists and plan ahead' in order to cook economically.
She admits she's 'a devil for the marked down section' when she pops to her nearest supermarket – which is 30 miles away.
Quizzed about how much she spends when food shopping, Amanda said: "At least £150.
"A few years ago I spent £1,000 on a cow so we don't have to buy milk, and our meat is from the farm.”
She explained she always has 'a big sack of potatoes and a big bag or rice' in her kitchen ready for if any friends turn up unexpectedly and need feeding.
Not one to waste anything, Amanda added leftovers make the best meals as they are 'warming and wholesome'.
Amanda recently split with husband Clive Owen after 22 years and is now newly single.
The former couple first struck up a romance back in 1995, when Amanda visited Clive's farm in Ravenseat to ask for help.
The pair went on to tie the knot and welcome their nine children – Raven, Reuben, Miles, Edith, Violet, Sidney, Annas, Clemmie and Nancy.
They shot to fame after documenting their family life in hugely successful Channel 5 series Our Yorkshire Farm .
But Amanda shocked fans earlier this year when she revealed the rumours her and Clive had split were true.
In a joint statement shared in June, she said: "Clive and I have are sad to confirm that we have made the difficult decision to separate.
"This hasn't been easy, but we both believe it's the right choice for the future of our family."
The statement continued: "Although we are no longer a couple, we continue to work on the farm and co-parent together with our number one priority the happiness and well-being of our children."
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