Animals and Farmers

Showing our sheep (Carlisle)

Farmer Dave is off to show our pedigree sheep at a show in Carlilse – how will our dutch spotted fare against some tough competition?

Animals and Farmers

Puffle the Potoroo’s New Mate is on the Way!

Get ready for an adorable update in Puffle the Potoroo’s life! Our favourite hopping friend is about to welcome a new mate and we are really hopeful that sometime in the next … read more

Animals and Farmers

Beauty’s Transformation

Our Highland calf Beauty is going through a bit of a major transformation and is losing her calf coat – which means she will end up looking entirely different to what she … read more

Animals and Farmers

Naming Rainbow’s Foal!

We really need some help in naming Rainbow’s foal – and we’d love it to be a weather / solar theme name. Join Farmer Kate as she checks in with our newest … read more

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Emma’s dramatic calving!

When our Highland Emma went into labour, it was apparent very quickly that something was very wrong. Her calf was in the wrong position – so it was up to Farmers Wade … read more

Animals and Farmers

Emley Show !

Our farm team headed to Emley Show at the weekend, showing Murphy, our Highland, our Shire horses Silver and Cannon Ball and our Dutch Spotted sheep.

Animals and Farmers

Help us name our llama!

We have the most fabulous baby llama (cria) who has the most unusual markings – and he’s becoming a real firm favourite. He’s quite reserved for a llama, and is a little … read more

Animals and Farmers

Getting show ready!

Our Highland bull Murphy is making an appearance at Emley Show – which can only mean one thing…it’s bath time! Farmer Ruth is in the hairdressing seat giving him a makeover…and it … read more

Animals and Farmers

Welcome Puffle!

We are so proud to welcome a brand new species to Cannon Hall Farm’s mammal house. Puffle, the long-nosed Potoroo, is on the endagered species list but Farmer Georgie has been working … read more

Animals and Farmers

Sapphire’s Foal!

It’s been a long time coming (it felt) but Sapphire has finally given birth to her beautiful Shire foal. She managed it with just a little bit of moral support from Farmer … read more

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It’s almost time !

Sapphire’s foal is imminent – we think tonight is the night as her milk is now starting to come in! Exciting times down on the farm – and, of course, Farmer Rob … read more