Staff Working Hard to Keep Animals Cool at Rare Breeds Farm

Thursday, 25 June 2026 10:57

Staff at Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm are working hard to keep the animals cool and safe during the heatwave.

With animals both small and large, it's not just humans enjoying paddling pools and frozen treats. The animals at Cholderton have also been kept cool in the same way.

The farm remains open to visitors today, with plenty of shady areas to enjoy until 5:30 pm - https://choldertonrarebreedsfarm.com/

Baz the Alpaca from Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm has been enjoying a dip in the paddling pool.

Solly, the farm’s rare Eriskay Pony foal born in September last year enjoying a special fruit and veg ice pop.

And even the guinea pigs have been having frozen treats!

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