A huge welcome to the fab alpaca 4….. Hamish, Hero, Hurricane and Hugo. They are wonderful, calm and intelligent animals. Hamish is fawn, Hero and Hugo are both black and Hurricane is brown and they are all 2 years old. Whilst you visit enjoy a walk to see them in the paddocks and take in… Continue reading New arrivals
Category: News
Exciting pigsty news – our piglets
One of Washbrooks annual highlights and visitor comments say it’s one of yours too! Betty has given birth to her litter. Her piglets are very playful and like to hide in the straw. She communicates with her newborn piglets by grunting. Listen for their tiny oinks of response. See how many you can spot in… Continue reading Exciting pigsty news – our piglets
This weeks news from the pigsty
Meet our friendly and gentle Berkshire pig Rocket She’s keeping an eye on her pregnant friend Betty. Betty is showing behavioural and physical changes include nesting, restlessness, enlarged teats and milk production. Sounds familiar – it’s the same as us…..🙂 Betty’s litter of piglets is due in the next week or so. We’re keeping a… Continue reading This weeks news from the pigsty
The Dexters
MEET OUR LOVELY HERD OF CATTLE This little one is the latest arrival born in the last few weeks. Dexter cows have an average gestation of 283 days – 9 months and 13 days. They are extremely maternal. Come and see how many you can spot in our paddocks. Every day from 9:30am until 5pm.… Continue reading The Dexters
News from the pigsty
One of our big pink pigs Betty has recently had her first scan. We’re delighted to announce that she is pregnant! With this news we thought we’d share some interesting facts about these omnivorous, domestic, even-toed, hoofed mammals. ‘In pig’ is a term used to indicate that a sow is pregnant. Sows are pregnant for… Continue reading News from the pigsty
The kids are growing
Our Pygmy kids are getting bigger Every day they make us laugh, running and chasing each other, and seeing who can jump the highest!. Why pop into the barn next time you visit to see our happy herd…. #hop #skip #jump #repeat
Easter Competition
The winners are….. 1st prize – Mason Jenkins – Individual Membership 2nd prize – Harrison Sargent – Complimentary Pass for 2 adults and up to 4 children 3rd prize – Sam Emerton – £20 gift voucher An ‘eggstra’ BIG thank you to everyone who visited and took part .
Our kids
PYGMY GOATS Latest arrivals at Washbrooks. Three of our nanny pygmy goats have had their babies. Come and watch them play, jump, bounce, eat and rest in the animal barn Open daily from 9:30am until 5pm.
Easter Weekend & Bank Holiday Monday
Open 9:30am until 5pm What’s included * Outdoor and indoor play areas * Traditional farm animals in our look and see Animal Barn * Springtime farm babies – lambs, pygmy goats, calves and chicks * Take part in our Easter quiz * Great value food, drinks and yummy Easter sweet treats in our family friendly… Continue reading Easter Weekend & Bank Holiday Monday
Our first Spring arrivals
Our ewes have started to give birth to their lambs They are settling in well in the animal barn – make sure you come and see them when you next visit! Open everyday from 9:30am until 5pm including Mothers Day and Easter bank weekend and bank holiday Monday. p.s. more arrivals coming soon – we’ll… Continue reading Our first Spring arrivals
Easter at Washbrooks
For the holidays take part in our Easter trail. Follow the clues and spot where the coloured eggs are hanging whilst exploring, playing and seeing the animals at Washbrooks. A chance to win* 1st prize – Individual membership 2nd prize – Complimentary pass for 2 adults and up to 4 children 3rd prize – £20… Continue reading Easter at Washbrooks
Getting ready for Easter holidays
Our ewes are in lamb. They are due later in March. We’ll keep you posted. #springtime #lambs