Meet the Animals
Pigs
Our pig herd comprises of six rare breeds that are on the Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) watch list: the Tamworth, Large Black, Middle White, Berkshire, Saddleback and Gloucestershire Old Spot. Each individual has their own unique personality making them all great characters. They farrow twice a year making it possible to see a newborn litter each month!
Horses
Our three Clydesdale horses are the gentle giants of the yard with equally big personalities. Finn is by far the cheekiest, with a fantastic sense of humour (it’s no surprise his birthday is on April Fools Day!), Blue is a real gentleman who is great with children of all ages and Blossom, our brood mare, excels at motherhood. Her latest foal, Tatton Tabitha, was born in May 2008.
Donkeys
Meet Daisy, Dotty and Frosty, our adorable donkeys. At twenty years old, Daisy and Dotty are the wise old females of the farmyard. They were joined by Frosty this year who was born Christmas 2007 and is very young, sprightly and inquisitive! Throughout the year we often have pampering days for the donkeys where children can join in and groom them.
Goats
A real favourite with the visitors due to their cheeky personalities! Often referred to as the missing link between farm animals and pets, Lewis, Binti, Jasmine and the rest of their four legged friends enjoy the attention of the visitors who are able to buy goat food from the shop to feed them.
Cows
Tatton Dale is famous for its Red Poll Cattle, brought here in the 1930s by Lord Egerton. Calves are born during Spring and early Summer so you might be fortunate enough to see them on your visit. Our herd also consists of Moomin the miniature Dexter and Clarabelle our newly acquired Dairy Shorthorn.
Sheep
Our flock of 45 ewes lamb once a year in March/April which is one of our farming calendar highlights. It is certainly hard to beat the sight of a lamb full of the joys of Spring leaping and racing in the sunshine! Why not come and learn more about our sheep during our lambing week in April.
Kippy and Jack
We couldn’t leave out two of our biggest characters at Home Farm. Meet Kippy, the hardworking (?) sheep dog… play ‘throw and fetch’ with her and you’ve made a friend for life! Fearless Jack is our hand-reared black and white cat who is larger then life in every sense!