Meet the animals

Say Hello to all your Farmyard Friends!

Daily Animal Activities

Kune Kune Pigs

Names: Cilla and Sue
Born: Sisters both born on 15 February 2015. They were rehomed at Standalone Farm in 2016
Kune Kune are the smallest breed of pigs. Cilla and Sue have hairy coats and friendly, gentle personalities! They can survive on grass alone but their favourite foods are fresh fruit and vegetables.
Cilla and Sue, like most Kune Kune pigs, have a pair of tassels under their chin called Piri Piri.

Kune Kune pigs come from New Zealand and were adopted by the native Maori people. 'Kune Kune' means 'fat and round' in the Maori language!

Alpacas

Name: Polo
Born: 2006
Polo is a calm and gentle character who loves to eat lots of grass and hay. There are two types of alpaca – Huacaya (wah-ki-ah) and Suri (soo-ree). Polo is a Huacaya alpaca, which make up 90% of the alpaca population.
You might think our alpacas look a bit like teddy bears, Huacaya fleece is soft and can even be spun into yarn.

A male alpaca is a macho, a female is a hembra and their young are called cria.

Animal Contact Advice

Please wash your hands after feeding or having any contact with animals, especially before eating or before your little farmers play in the play area. Wash your hands with soap and water as hand gels do not protect against all the germs animals carry.
Animals can carry diseases such as E. coli, Cryptosporidium, Chlamydophilia abortus, Salmonella and others. It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to ensure that children are monitored and that necessary precautions are taken to prevent infection.

View our full Animal Contact Advice here

Animal Welfare Licence

We are thrilled that we have received one of North Hertfordshire District Council’s new animal welfare licences.

View our Animal Welfare Licence here.

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