Amanda Owen: “I Love the Chaos” — Yorkshire Shepherdess Opens Up on Life After Split and Juggling Nine Children

Yorkshire Dales — Amanda Owen, best known to millions as the Yorkshire Shepherdess, has opened up about life after her split from husband Clive Owen — revealing that while she has no plans for a tenth child, she still thrives amid the “beautiful chaos” of motherhood and farm life.

The 49-year-old mother of nine has once again captured public attention with her new Channel 4 series, Our Farm Next Door, which documents her family’s ambitious renovation of a derelict farmhouse near their existing Ravenseat property in the Yorkshire Dales.

The series comes just over two years after Amanda and Clive announced their separation in 2022, ending a 22-year marriage that had become one of Britain’s most beloved rural love stories. Despite the changes, Amanda insists her focus remains firmly on her children — and the lively, unpredictable life that comes with them.

A Life of Chaos, and Love

Speaking in a recent interview with The i Paper, Amanda reflected on her role as mother to her nine children — Raven, Reuben, Miles, Edith, Violet, Sidney, Annas, Clemmy, and Nancy — and how family remains the heartbeat of her every day.

“I’m too old for that now,” she laughed when asked if she’d consider having another baby. “I couldn’t even if I wanted to. Is that a relief? No, not really. I love the chaos.”

Her words capture the essence of what viewers have always admired about her: a woman who embraces the noise, the mess, and the madness of raising a large family in one of Britain’s most beautiful but demanding landscapes.

Owen admitted that while life can be hectic, it’s that same energy that drives her. “It’s not perfect — it’s noisy, it’s unpredictable, but it’s real,” she said. “That’s what keeps me going.”

From Ravenseat to ‘Our Farm Next Door’

In her new television project, Amanda and her children take on their biggest challenge yet — breathing life back into a crumbling farmhouse located near their main home at Ravenseat. The show follows the family’s efforts to restore the building while continuing their daily farming routine: tending sheep, maintaining the land, and caring for their animals.

The project is as symbolic as it is physical. For Amanda, it represents a fresh start after a turbulent few years — a chance to build something new while staying rooted in the traditions that define her.

“It’s about renewal,” she explained. “We’re fixing up something old, giving it purpose again. That’s how life works, isn’t it? Things fall apart, and then you find new ways to rebuild them.”

Balancing Fame, Family, and Farming

Since Our Yorkshire Farm first aired in 2018, Amanda has become a household name — celebrated for her authenticity, grit, and no-nonsense humour. Viewers have followed her journey from remote shepherdess to national TV figure, author, and social media personality.

Yet fame has never changed her. Despite media scrutiny surrounding her marriage breakdown and family life, she remains steadfastly private about personal matters, preferring to let her work — and her children — speak for themselves.

“There’s no script to any of it,” Amanda once said in a previous interview. “You can’t stage real life on a farm. The animals don’t perform for the camera, and neither do the kids.”

That down-to-earth honesty has earned her loyal fans who admire not just her strength, but her ability to find joy in life’s imperfections.

A Family That Keeps Moving Forward

While some viewers were saddened by the Owens’ split, Amanda and Clive have continued to co-parent and work together on their shared farms, putting their children’s happiness first. Both have spoken about maintaining respect and partnership in raising their large brood.

“It’s still a family — just a different kind of family now,” Amanda said recently. “We still have the same goals, the same love for the land, and the same love for our kids.”

Her children, who have grown up in front of the cameras, have each developed their own paths. Eldest daughter Raven, now in her twenties, is pursuing her own career, while Reuben has become a fan favourite for his work ethic and charm, often featuring in the family’s latest ventures.

Finding Peace in the Chaos

For Amanda, motherhood and farming remain intertwined — both demanding, both rewarding, both chaotic in their own ways.

“I’ve learned that life doesn’t have to be tidy to be beautiful,” she told i Paper. “When I look around at the kids, the animals, the mud, and the madness — that’s where I find peace.”

She added that her children inspire her to keep pushing forward, even when life feels overwhelming. “They’ve taught me resilience. Every day is different, and sometimes you just have to laugh and carry on.”

Still the Heart of Yorkshire

As Our Farm Next Door airs, viewers are once again invited into Amanda Owen’s world — a world of laughter, long days, and limitless heart.

The Shepherdess of Yorkshire may have faced her share of storms, but her message remains the same: love the life you live, however wild it gets.

And as she says with a grin that’s as familiar as the rolling hills behind her:

“I love the chaos — it means there’s life, and that’s something worth celebrating.”