Photo of Kate holding a sack of plastic multi coloured toy balls which will create a ball-pit for the meerkats

Meerkats Ball Pool

Keeping our animals entertained and enriched is something we are always striving to do and recently Farmer Kate tried out a special ball pool to help replicate some of our meerkat's natural behaviours.You may be thinking what does a ball pool have to do with a ...read more

Photo of David and Rob Nicholson in a field

Let the llamas loose!

Our llamas are currently enjoying some well deserved time out in the fields, Farmers Rob and Dave filmed them having a whale of a time as they explored their new summer home in the grazing land that surrounds the farm. 

A photo of baby highland cow at Cannon Hall Farm

Checking in on Lilibet

Our highland calf Lilibet is getting very independent now she's living her best life in our Picasso fields.

Join Farmer Dale as he checks in on the herd.

Photo of three Shire horses in a field at Cannon Hall Farm

The Shire Horses

We made a commitment in 2019 to help increase numbers of Shire horses in the UK after we discovered their numbers had so reduced.

We are now registered members of The Shire Horse Society and our animal adoption scheme has really helped us push forward our ...read more

Photo of Dale in the donkey pen at Cannon Hall farm

Miniature donkeys

Farmer Dale is checking in on our miniature donkeys who are getting ready to foal over the next few weeks.You can see these cuties in our rare breeds barn, but don't forget you have to book all tickets in advance online: https://www.cannonhallfarm.co.uk/visitor-information/

Photo of a brown goat standing on a bed of straw

Checking in on Noddy

Our Billy goat Noddy was born with a problem with the muscles in his neck - meaning his head tilted badly to the side.It looked very touch and go whether he'd make it or not - but Farmer Ruth fashioned him a neck splint and we were stunned when he made a ...read more

Photo of a reindeer with large antlers

Jeffrey and Prince

Our reindeer are the animals that change their appearance the most during the year. Between the 'rut' when they shed, and the antler loss and quick regrowth they are forever changing. Join Farmer Dale as he gets close to Prince and Jeffrey to show their impressive antlers.

Photo of Rob Nicholson and a sheepdog in front of a farm gate

Checking in on Pip

One of the highlights of Farmer Rob's year has been getting his very own sheepdog to train - but how is Pip getting on? Join us as we challenge her to round up some gimmer lambs and a few goats for added training. Don't forget that you can adopt Pip (or indeed purchase Farmer Rob's hoodie) on our website at https://merch.cannonhallfarm.co.uk/

Photo of farmer Alex with a llama at Cannon Hall Farm

Farmer Alex and the Llamas

Farmer Alex takes a trip to our beautiful park fields where our llamas have been enjoying the Summer. We are hoping that in the coming months our llamas will have some new arrivals but for now you can see our youngest ones in the rare breeds barn at the farm.We are open to visitors every day (but tickets have to be booked online.)

Photo of a pig feeding her piglets at Cannon Hall Farm

Farmer Dale and the pigs

What's the difference between a gilt and a sow? Join Farmer Dale as he checks in on one of our new mums who has just had her first litter of piglets.Our year-round breeding programme means there's always new babies to see so make sure to book your tickets to visit us https://www.cannonhallfarm.co.uk/visitor-information/

Photo of Shetland ponies running in a field

The Shetlands are moving!

There really is no nicer sight than seeing our Shetland ponies stretching their legs.A huge part of our job is rotating the animals around our fields to keep life interesting for them and give them all chance to exercise and enjoy it. We do all our farm ...read more

Photo of Farmer Daryl with a Shetland pony in an enclosure

Diamond’s Recovery

It was a race against time to save our Shetland mare Diamond - she's had a tough few weeks.She's had some brilliant vetinary care and is being nursed back to health by our farm team.She's been spending time in our special care barn - but she's most definitely missing her best pal Pony M.Join Farmer Darrell for an update.