Animals and Farmers

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

“I’m getting a bit tired, but not tired of you… you are a good one!” Farmer Dave is checking in with Sapphire, whose nightly maternity phone calls are getting out of hand. … read more

We’ve had so many messages from people checking up on our goat Nanny, who we had to rush for a c-section last week. Although her kid didn’t make it, we are delighted … read more

We’ve had a great adventure at the Great Yorkshire Show and we made sure to film the special moments for a mini documentary. Join us as Ruby and Amber enter the show … read more

There’s drama on the farm as one of our pygmy goats needs an emergency c-section – so it’s a rush to Donaldson’s Vets to try to save both mum and baby. If … read more