Animals and Farmers

Special twins from Kate

There’s some extra excitement up at the roundhouse as one of Farmer Kate’s favourite sheep, also named Kate, has welcomed twins! This super-friendly ex-bottled fed ewe has produced a cracking pair of … read more

Animals and Farmers

Storytime for our new book!

Join our farm family for a storytime as we sit and read one of our favourite sections of our brand new book – but the story of how we diversified is one … read more

Animals and Farmers

A big moment for Ruby the Shire Horse

There’s a big moment coming up – we are preparing Ruby for her visit to the stallion…and the amazing news is that she will be visiting none other than our bobby dazzler … read more

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