Animals and Farmers

Farmer Roger’s Sheep Face the Judges!

Farmer Roger has taken his strongest ram lambs to Penistone Show in the hopes of scooping some rosettes. Will Spirit and Ghost do us proud? Our Dutch Spotted are a breed we’ve worked really hard on.

Catching up with our maturing Shire horse Herkules!

Our Shire horse Herkules has been living in York at his stud, but we were thrilled … read more

Animals and Farmers

Amazing Grace in the Show Ring!

Shire horse Ruby hates her mane plaiting, so we are negotiating with her ahead of appearance … read more

Coco and Chanel’s Penistone Show Diary

Our Highland cow mum and baby Coco and Chanel were really showing themselves off to their … read more

Animals and Farmers

Murphy at Penistone Show

“I’m good with the shine but a pom pom is out of my skill set!” Murphy, … read more

Animals and Farmers

Oh no Coco!

There’s a serious problem as Coco our Highland Cow is covered in sticky buds, can we get her looking show ready in time? We are heading to Penistone Agricultural Show today – … read more

Animals and Farmers

Naming Audrey’s Cria (at last)

Audrey’s gorgeous cria is finally getting a moniker that fits – and Farmer Kate is checking in with our cutest new arrival too. Can you make name suggestions for Alpaca Chino’s tiny … read more

Animals and Farmers

Tank and Nessa Celebrate National Armadillo Day!

It’s National Armadillo Day so join Farmer Georgie in the Mammal House with Tank and Nessa to celebrate. Have you ever seen an Armadillo open gift wrapping? You have now!

Animals and Farmers

Farmer Roger’s Chicks

Farmer Roger has helped his hen to raise some beautiful chicks – and he’s like a proud parent with his new arrivals. He’s been raising bantams since he was six years old, … read more

Animals and Farmers

Name suggestions for Jess’s foal – Cannon Hall Farm

Our brand new donkey foal is about to break the internet with his cuteness – but we need some name suggestions for the little fella. We aren’t sure of Farmer Dave’s suggestion…send … read more

Animals and Farmers

Sheep Makeover in the Roundhouse

Farmer Charlotte is up at the roundhouse giving the Dutch Spotted Sheep a makeover ready for an upcoming sale day. We are washing and trimming them to make sure they look their … read more

Silver our Shire has a poorly foot!

Farmer Rob has discovered Silver, our Shire, has an infection in her foot, which is badly swollen. We need to make sure we tackle this quickly so it doesn’t turn in to … read more

News and Events

Finian and Cilla – our Shetland foals

Finian, our Shetland foal, is proving to be a proper little firecracker and is proving to be best pals with Cilla (whether she likes it or not.) He sure is a lively … read more

Animals and Farmers

The barns are a quieter place!

If you’ve visited us so far this Summer, you’ll have noticed our barns are a much quieter place – but it won’t be for long as we have Jess (our miniature donkey) … read more