March Meatballs Join us for another pop up at The Barn at Church Farm. We will be serving up delicious meatballs in a homemade tomato sauce for lunch served with freshly baked focaccia, along with all the usual treats available at The Barn. No need to book just come on down. Follow us on socials to find out more. Easter Deer School Our Deer School is a three day course for 6-10 year olds, focusing on deer ecology, habitats and behaviours. Children will interact with Red Deer at Church farm and participate in practical activities. The course covers the field to fork process and emphasises natural farming. Find out more Champagne and Charcuterie Evening Join us for a...
Mid September marks the beginning of the rut (breeding season). Below are a few facts about what happens this time of year at Church Farm! 1. In the lead up to the rut (breeding season), there are a number of physiological changes to male deer including an increase of testosterone, the doubling of neck thickness, the larynx becoming more prominent and the tongue changing shape. 2. Roars are used as the first line of defence to deter rivals. A deeper louder roar signals a larger animal. The sound of a roar can help rival stags determine from a distance whether to try their luck, and females can use it to judge the best quality males in the area. 3. Stags will thrash about in the vegetation...
At this time of year, the calves start to grow their first set of antlers. Budding antlers can be seen growing on the heads of male calves from late winter.
Red deer are a type of deer that are native to Europe and Asia, and are well-suited to cold weather conditions and can thrive in climates with long, harsh winters.
