Alpaca

Come and meet our four sweet alapacas, Havana, Rosika, Baby Belle and Daisy. These lovely girls joined us from Ipswich 0n 17th July 2026.

Alpacas are usually calm, friendly and rather shy, but they are also very nosy and like to know what is going on around them. They enjoy being with other alpacas and may hum softly to their friends. Each one has its own personality, some are bold, some are quiet, and all of them are wonderful to have on the farm.

Fun facts about alpacas

• Alpacas are pregnant for 11 months
• They see in colour like us
• Baby alpacas are called crias
• They have pads on the bottom of their feet

More about each of the girls

• Melford Green Rosika – is the tallest of our white girls and has an extensive showing career, winning many rosettes in her classes. Rosika is definitely the leader of the new clan and keeps the others in check. Her date of birth is 23rd June, 2013 to mum Kim and dad Scratch.
• Baby Belle –  the smallest of the 3 white girls, but don’t let that fool you! She’s very expressive and loves her food. She was born on 1st July 2012 to mum Belle and dad Tidemark. Daisy (another of our alpacas) is her baby.
• Dancing Daisy – is our third white girl, and you may notice the bald patches on her face. This is due to her sensitivity to UV rays and means we have to put sun cream on her face to protect her skin. She stays away from the drama of the others, preferring a quieter life. She was born on 13th August 2018 to mum Baby Belle and dad Apollo.
• Bella Ruba Havana – is the youngest of our girls and stands out for being the only tan coloured alpaca in the group. She is very immature and likes to wind up the older girls and cause absolute chaos! She was born on 30th May 2022 to mum Baby-bee and dad Kit.

Watch a YouTube video featuring these cuties arriving on the farm in 2026!

Polish chicken

Polish chickens are easy to spot because of the fabulous fluffy feathers on top of their heads, which can look like a funny little hat.

These pretty birds have been known in Europe for hundreds of years, although no one is completely sure where they first came from. Polish chickens are usually gentle, friendly and a little bit quirky.

Their big feather crests can make it harder for them to see, so they may jump if something surprises them. They are curious, characterful birds, and each one seems to have its own cheeky farmyard personality.

See a video of a newly hatched Polish chick on the farm from this 2026 Facebook post.

Kunekune pig

Kunekune pigs are small, round, hairy pigs with big personalities. Their name comes from the Māori language and means “fat and round”, and the breed became well known in New Zealand.

Kunekunes are usually gentle, friendly and curious. They enjoy grazing, exploring and getting to know the people who care for them. With their calm nature and sociable character, they are lovely pigs for children to meet on the farm.

Our kunekune piglets were named by Muffin and Cupcake by our Facebook followers. They were born in April 2026 to mum Penelope and dad Gordon, and came to live on the farm on 30th July 2026. Come and visit them!

Fun facts about Kunekune pigs

• Their name is pronounced cooney cooney
• The breed first arrived in Britain in 1992
• They grow to between 24 and 30 inches tall
• The breed came close to extinction in the 1970s
• These types of pigs come in a range of colours and coat patterns
• When fully grown they can weigh between 120 and 140 pounds

Rex rabbit

Rex rabbits are known for their super soft fur, which is why they were first bred! They can be a bit shy and quiet, so they need gentle care and lots of love to feel comfortable.

Remy & Gus are identical twins born in 2019! The only way to tell them apart is by their different personalities or the funny little haircut on Gus’s bum! Gus is shy but full of energy, while Remy is quick and clever. You’ll usually find them cuddling or grooming each other.

Mini Lop rabbit

Meet Laurel and Hardy our Mini Lop rabbits! These rabbits are easy to spot with their big, floppy ears! They are playful and love being around people. Like other rabbits, when they’re happy, they do a binky which is a funny jump with twists and kicks in the air!

Laurel & Hardy got their names from famous comedians because they are super smart and love to play! Instead of working, they enjoy chasing each other around the barn. Hardy is second in command after Coconut, while Laurel prefers to chill with his bunny friends.

Dutch rabbit

Meet Coconut who is our Dutch rabbit – one of the oldest pet bunny breeds, created in England in the 15th century. They make great pets because they love attention and can even learn tricks like spinning, standing, and coming when called!

Coconut is the boss of his bunny group—he’s super smart and full of energy. You might see him zooming around the barn like he owns it! He loves ear rubs, which make him so happy he might even purr and fall asleep.

Indian Runner duck

Meet Dora and Flora, our Indian Runner ducks who are super friendly and lay lots of eggs! Even though they can’t fly, they’re really fast runners, which is why they’re called “runners.” These cute, bottle-shaped ducks run around making a mess, but they always keep themselves nice and clean.

Dora & Flora are half-sisters, with a month between them and were born in May and June 2023. Dora is the brave, bossy older sister, while Flora loves to follow her and has a big love for baths! If you see them peeking through the gate, give them a gentle stroke down their bill, and they’ll be happy.

See Dora and Flora’s chicks in this Facebook video from 2026.

Coloured Lincoln Longwool sheep

We have a small group of Black Lincoln Longwool sheep, also known as “Coloured,” which are a special type of sheep. These sheep are the biggest of the Longwool sheep. Their wool is not very soft, and has been used to make carpets in the past.

Unfortunately, there weren’t many of them left by the 1970s, with only about 500 sheep in total. There are now only 8 registered flocks of these sheep in the country. They have fluffy wool around their faces, which makes them look extra unique.

Large Black pig

The Large Black pig is a big pig with big ears that flop down, and a long black body. They look a lot like the Saddleback pig, but they’re all black!

The female pigs, called sows, have lots of babies and do really well living outside. Their black colour helps protect them from getting sunburned. The Large Black pig is also the only all-black pig in Britain!

Middle White pig

Meet Snow, our Middle White pig! The Middle White breed was created in the 1850s by crossing Large White and Small White pigs. They are medium-sized pigs with big ears that stand up and a cute, snub-nosed face.

Sadly, there are only about 350 Middle White pigs left today, which is why they are on the Rare Breeds Survival Trust list as a breed in high
danger of disappearing.