Animals and Farmers

Get ready for a shell-abration! Our resident red-foot tortoise, Turbo, is moving in with his new roommates, the green iguanas including farm favourite Iggy. His new digs are getting a little upgrade … read more

Ruby’s big day is approaching so we are making sure to give her lots of love and extra care, she’s getting a bit of extra food and all eyes are on the … read more

Leasha is the tiniest and most adorable member of our llama herd. This little cria (llama baby) was born back in the autumn, and we can safely say Leasha’s mum, Priscilla, has … read more

We have a new little Highland bull calf on the farm! His mum, Lady, is also doing an amazing job taking care of her little one. She’s an experienced mum and is … read more

Our meerkats are always looking for new adventures, and this year we’ve decided to give them a try at some tree foraging. We’ve added an old Christmas tree to their enclosure – … read more

Some people walk their dog…for Farmer Dave he’s walking Ted, our Highland Bull, to get him used to the unusual and unfamiliar sounds of the farmyard. Ted has grown into such a … read more

Vidal Phil is on hand to help get our ponies looking in tip top condition…and reluctant Shetland Pony Alice is next in line for a new look. But we aren’t convinced she’s … read more

Our ewes are getting closer to their lambing dates so it is now more important than ever to make sure they are bedded up correctly – and that means more straw than … read more

We’ve got one of the most perfectly marked Swiss Valais lambs that’s just been born at Cannon Hall Farm. In Farmer Darrell’s words ‘a cracking start for lambing 2023.’

Our pregnant Shire Ruby is getting to the end of her pregnancy and is feeling a bit fed up with herself – she’s feeling all itchy and uncomfortable so her pal Farmer … read more

It’s one of the longest jobs we have to do in a morning – and one that can’t be automated by machines. What does it take to look after our pigs? Farmer … read more