Open farm
Enjoyable, funny and heart-warming – a visit to our small but expanding open farm is an unforgettable experience!
Families love dropping in at our popular open farm and wildlife pond. More than simply somewhere to look at our domestic animals, it encourages real interaction with opportunities to feed our chickens and rabbits, and also meet a growing collection of more unusual animals. From pygmy goats and Chinese pheasants to our two majestic but mischievous alpacas, Kylie and Antarctica, every one of our animals enjoys the loving care and attention that contributes to genuine well-being you can see in their personalities.
Perfect for a quick visit after a trip to our farm shop or before a bite to eat, over the years our open farm has proved so popular that we’re currently expanding our collection of animals with some new additions – watch this space for details.
Quick facts about our animals...
Rhea
- Species of flightless bird from South America
- Tall, about 5ft on average
- Omnivorous: eat plants, leaves, roots, fruit and insects
FACT: Rheas have three toes, most birds have four – probably an adaptation to help them to run faster
Alpaca
- Domestic animal, not found in the wild
- Resemble small llama, from mountainous areas of South America
- Their hair is used to make clothing and other items such as blankets
FACT: Alpacas belong to the same family as the camel
Pygmy goat
- Small breed of domestic goat
- Originate from western Africa
FACT: Pygmy goats have four stomachs
Chinese / golden pheasant
- Game bird that originates from the mountainous forests of western China
- Feed on grain, leaves and invertebrates
FACT: The male has a striking plumage, whilst the female has a duller, mottled plumage
Silkie
- Type of chicken originating in eastern Asia
FACT: Silkies have black skin and bones, and have five toes, all other chickens have four
Wallaby
- Marsupial (animal with a pouch) from Australia
- Their young, or 'joeys' live in the mother's pouch
FACT: Wallabies belong to the macropod family, which mean 'great-footed animals'
Kune kune pig
- Small breed of pig from New Zealand, although it probably originated in Polynesia
- 'Kune kune' is Maori for 'very fat and very round'
FACT: Kune kune pigs almost became extinct in the late 1970s, though they have now been brought back from the brink thanks to conservation efforts
