Animals and Farmers

Weighing Day

It’s a massive day for our vulnerable cria who is having to be bottle-fed to give him the best chance of survival. Our farmers have been working tirelessly to make sure this … read more

Animals and Farmers

Farmer Dave on the night shift

Long after the farm closes to visitors, the work continues. You will see Farmers Rob and Dave in the farmyard almost every day – but they also put in many hours in … read more

Animals and Farmers

Exciting Shire Horse News!

For over a year now, our farm team has been working very hard behind the scenes on a top secret project that will make the world of difference to our Shire horses. … read more

Kate bottle feeding Alpaca

Animals and Farmers

Farmer Kate is Mum!

Our latest little arrival needs feeding around the clock and all of our farmers have stepped up to help keep his belly nice and full. Join us as we check in on … read more

Animals and Farmers

Things are looking up for our little lamb.

Our latest Swiss Valais lamb didn’t have the easiest start in life, mum wasn’t able to produce enough milk to properly feed her lamb so our farmers had to supplement with a … read more

Animals and Farmers

Millie and Primrose

Millie and Primrose are big girls now and are adjusting to their new home in the rare breeds barn. Visitors are really enjoying being able to watch their antics from the gantry … read more

Animals and Farmers

Emergency Vet Call

It’s all hands on deck as Farmer Roger finds an injured goat in the roundhouse. Our vet David from Donaldson’s Vets is called out to answer the emergency – but can the … read more

Animals and Farmers

Our new calf

We are beyond thrilled to say we’ve welcomed a gorgeous new heifer calf to the shorthorn herd and she has the most wonderful markings. We’re really hopeful that she will grow into … read more

Animals and Farmers

Our Shire Lottie

Farmer Ruth joins us with our original Shire horse Lottie to check in on her. Lottie has been with us the longest and she’s absolutely a gentle giant. She came to us … read more

Animals and Farmers

When Lily Meets Jeremy

It’s that time of year! Our farmers stick to a very careful breeding calendar – and so we’ve introduced the lovely Lily to Jeremy in the hopes that we can have another … read more

Animals and Farmers

She saved them!

Throughout lockdown and beyond our goat Cappuccino has been an absolute superstar, providing enough milk to feed the ‘vulnerables.’ It is thanks to her that Helen, Millie, Primrose and many more have … read more

Animals and Farmers

Farmer Dale and Kim the Donkey

Lovely Kim the donkey foal is really distinctive – if you are visiting us you will spot her easily as she’s the one with ginger tints on her ears.Join Farmer Dale as … read more