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Amanda Owen has told how she has been "taking stock" after "peace was shattered" at Ravenseat farm yesterday.The mother-of-nine, 47, took to Twitter to reflect on the conflict in Ukraine, as she looked at the lives of the people who live in the country as it comes under attack from Russia.In view of her 191,600 followers, the best-selling author told how a moment of peace at the Yorkshire farm had been broken yesterday.Amanda wrote: "Taking stock," followed by three sheep emojis.She went on: "Quietly going about our business when the peace was shattered by 3 fighter jets overhead."A sobering moment, when the people of the Ukraine were, just like us all, only days ago simply going about their daily lives & are now under attack." (sic)She finished her post with the hashtags: "#war #unthinkable."Amanda accompanied the caption with a couple of solemn photos of the farm.In the first, her sheepdog Kate looked alert as it stood next to a brick building while gazing over the snow-topped landscape.The second revealed cloudy conditions at Ravenseat amid the stunning hills.Following Amanda's post, her fans rushed to weigh in on the incident.Twitter user Noreen Clarke penned: "A sobering and upsetting post."We all find pleasure and comfort following you and your lovely family."The thought that this could be tainted by what is happening in the Ukraine is so so sad," she added.Glenda Shaw agreed, writing: "Thanks Amanda for the lovely snowy pics.

Our Yorkshire Farm star Amanda Owen, 47, gave fans a glimpse into life on the farm as she revealed that she had some sweet news to share with them.Speaking to her 188,300  Twitter followers, she revealed that family had welcomed a calf for the New Year.Amanda tweeted: “Buttercup the house cow has calved.“She’s a quiet, docile and very greedy dairy shorthorn that will provide enough milk for her calf and her household,” she added, with milk emojis. The shepherdess also attached some photographs below to give her followers a glimpse into the calving process. Two of the Owen children were wrapped up warm in their hats and coats to help Amanda deliver the calf. The snowy Yorkshire hills could be seen behind them, demonstrating what a cold night it must have been to birth the adorable calf. Amanda’s followers took to the comments section where they expressed their delight at the news. “That's lovely news well done Buttercup,” commented Glenda Shaw. (sic)“That’s wonderful.The girls look so thrilled,” added Helen Buckenham.“Well done Buttercup love the photos… Keep warm,” wrote Marjorie Wardle.