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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
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.
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.
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
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/
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
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.
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/
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.)
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/
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
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.