Uily McBeal

If you have ever had a close look at our packaging you might have noticed a little owl perched on the right of the logo. The owl was inspired by the Spotted Eagle Owl that lives next to our factory and the numerous (7 to be exact) owls that Essie our farm manager has successfully raised and rehabilitated over the last few years that we have had the farm.

In November last year the owl had babies and the wind blew two of them out of the nest. One was attacked by ants and its chances of survival seemed grim, but with Essie's expert care she pulled through. 

Two weeks later she was named Uily (Afrikaans for Owly) McBeal (remember the 90s TV lawyer?).

Uily soon became good friends with Sam and Carlos, Essie's two dogs. We believe she might think that she IS a dog. She regularly takes naps under the table: 

or on the chair:

 And on hot days she takes a dip in their water bowl - much to Sam's frustration! 

Since she also runs to the gate with the dogs every time someone comes to visit she has been renamed Buks- a more appropriate name for a guard owl. So meet Buks:

We hope to share more adventures of Buks the guard owl on this blog soon.