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We’ve had an upgrade!
This lambing season we've had a major upgrade in our lambing barns - we've got heat boxes, hay racks, new water facilities all to make sure our lambs get VIP treatment. We're lambing right through February half term.
Farmers Dave and Ruth’s Lambing Night Shift
There's lots of excitement that goes on in our lambing night shifts - and Farmers Dave and Ruth made sure to capture this tricky new arrival.
If you want a behind the scenes view of a lambing night shift, buy your ticket online to join our special live broadcast at 7pm. Link in comments.
Farewell Cilla!
Join us in saying an emotional goodbye to the lovely Shetland pony Cilla, who is moving on to pastures new. Please join us in wishing her a bon voyage and good luck in her next adventure.
New arrivals in our Mammal House
Farmer Georgie is in the mammal house with a brand new arrival - a mouse with kangaroo legs?
Allow our fantastic keepers to inform you about this terrific Australian new arrivals.
Moving the Sheep at Cannon Hall Farm
Hey hey hey! It's a critical time in our roundhouse as we move our new mums out to make way for our February lambers.
Join us from February 15 for your best best chance to see a live birth in our roundhouse maternity unit at Cannon Hall Farm.
The Cow With No Name
We have a problem - our brand new mum, the cow with no name, is at risk of mastitis and so our farmers are having to stage an intervention to protect her from infection.
But when a Highland Cow has big horns, that's easier said than done.
A Swiss Valais Surprise!
What an unexpected arrival! Farmer Rob is in the roundhouse with a rathern unexpected new arrival - this beautiful Swiss Valais lamb.
She's in great order and living her best life in the roundhouse.
An Official Introduction: Sapphire and her Shire Foal
Sapphire is looking a million dollars, and her foal is looking strong. Farmer Rob is live in the roundhouse at Cannon Hall Farm and is absolutely thrilled with the new arrival.
Did you know you can help our work to conserve this amazing breed by adopting our Shires? You can find out more on our website.
When will Sapphire foal?
Sapphire, our Shire horse, is expecting the only foal in the stable for 2025, so Farmer Rob is back on guard as she gets closer to her due date to ensure she has everything she needs.
We are counting down the days - are you?
A Bittersweet Goodbye!
It's time to say a bittersweet goodbye to one of our beloved Shires - but we are so pleased that we have found her a happy new home that will be full of friendship and adventure. Join Farmer Rob in wishing a fond farewell to Valentine.
Shire Horse Hoof Care
Blossom is a superstar having her feet done by Dan, the farrier.
We do our Shire horses feet every few weeks and it is an important part of their care so make sure you stay tuned and enjoy the demonstration.
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Our potoroo conservation plan with Puffle and Big Nige
Farmer Georgie is checking in on our very first potoroo couple - Puffle an her new boyfriend Big Nige who moved in last month.
Did you know that Puffle has a pouch? See our plan for their conservation here at Cannon Hall Farm.