Animals and Farmers

We’ve had an upgrade!

This lambing season we’ve had a major upgrade in our lambing barns – we’ve got heat boxes, hay racks, new water facilities all to make sure our lambs get VIP treatment. We’re … read more

Animals and Farmers

Farmers Dave and Ruth’s Lambing Night Shift

There’s lots of excitement that goes on in our lambing night shifts – and Farmers Dave and Ruth made sure to capture this tricky new arrival. If you want a behind the … read more

Animals and Farmers

Farewell Cilla!

Join us in saying an emotional goodbye to the lovely Shetland pony Cilla, who is moving on to pastures new. Please join us in wishing her a bon voyage and good luck … read more

Animals and Farmers

New arrivals in our Mammal House

Farmer Georgie is in the mammal house with a brand new arrival – a mouse with kangaroo legs? Allow our fantastic keepers to inform you about this terrific Australian new arrivals.

Animals and Farmers

Moving the Sheep at Cannon Hall Farm

Hey hey hey! It’s a critical time in our roundhouse as we move our new mums out to make way for our February lambers. Join us from February 15 for your best … read more

Animals and Farmers

The Cow With No Name

We have a problem – our brand new mum, the cow with no name, is at risk of mastitis and so our farmers are having to stage an intervention to protect her … read more

Animals and Farmers

An Official Introduction: Sapphire and her Shire Foal

Sapphire is looking a million dollars, and her foal is looking strong. Farmer Rob is live in the roundhouse at Cannon Hall Farm and is absolutely thrilled with the new arrival. Did … read more

Animals and Farmers

Shire Horse Hoof Care

Blossom is a superstar having her feet done by Dan, the farrier. We do our Shire horses feet every few weeks and it is an important part of their care so make … read more

Animals and Farmers

Farmer Rob’s Lambing Adventure

We have a ewe lambing that is in need of some assistance – so Farmer Rob is on hand to offer some assistance to make sure she’s okay. Can he save the … read more

Animals and Farmers

Lambing in the Snow

It’s the toughest conditions we’ve faced in a while, but our lambs are starting to arrive in the middle of a the heavy snow. Join Farmer Rob for a lambing with a … read more

Animals and Farmers

Highland Cow Check In

With winter firmly taking hold here in the UK, our hardy herd of Highland cows has been moved indoors for the next few months. These magnificent animals are among the hardiest on … read more

Animals and Farmers

Fun Facts about our miniature donkeys

Farmer Danny is checking in with our miniature donkeys – Flower and Rascal – and giving some fun facts about our tiny equines. What will 2025 bring for these fluffy bundles of … read more