Real studio experience

Our pygmy goats on Blue Peter

In July 2026, Emily's Mini Farm was invited to take two of our pygmy goats into the CBBC Blue Peter television studio for a special animal-themed episode.

Before filming, the goats spent time backstage getting used to the environment and meeting members of the production team. They quickly became a hit with everyone around the studio. Guest presenter Kyle Thomas, who has a huge social-media following, came backstage to meet them and familiarise himself with the goats before they went on set. Hacker the Dog also came out to meet them.

The episode was broadcast on 25 September 2026 and showed exactly why calm, well-managed animals and experienced handlers matter in a busy studio environment.

For production teams: we understand that filming involves waiting, changes to timings, unfamiliar surroundings and working around crews, contributors and equipment. We plan the animal side of the day around welfare first while helping the production run as smoothly as possible.

Two pygmy goats meeting a guest presenter in a television studio

Production support

More than simply bringing an animal to set

Every media booking is discussed in advance so that the animals, handlers, transport, holding arrangements and filming requirements are suitable for the production.

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Studio & location work

We can attend television studios, film locations, photographic shoots, advertising sets, promotional events and suitable indoor or outdoor venues.

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Experienced handlers

Our animals travel with people who know them well. We remain on site to supervise handling, manage breaks and help the production team get the shots they need safely.

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Pre-production planning

We can discuss access, timings, holding areas, flooring, noise, lighting, interaction, welfare considerations and practical requirements before the shoot.

Pygmy goats waiting backstage during a television production

Flexible for creative teams

Film, television, advertising & content

We welcome enquiries from production companies, broadcasters, agencies, photographers, brands, PR teams and content creators looking for genuine farm animals for a project.

Television programmes and studio appearances
Film, drama and factual productions
Advertising campaigns and promotional shoots
Editorial and commercial photography
Branded content and social media campaigns
Educational, factual and children's media
Press launches, publicity and live appearances

We are based in Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire and are well placed for productions across Lancashire, Greater Manchester and the wider North West. Travel further afield can be discussed for the right production.

The right animal for the brief

Animals available for suitable productions

The exact animals available depend on the brief, location, handling required, weather, travel and welfare considerations. We will suggest animals that are suitable rather than simply sending whatever has been requested.

Pygmy goats

Small, inquisitive and full of character. Our Blue Peter appearance demonstrated how well the right goats can adapt to a studio environment with proper handling and preparation.

Alpacas, miniature ponies & donkeys

Highly visual animals for appropriate outdoor locations, lifestyle shoots, promotional content, events and carefully planned filming.

Small animals & poultry

Rabbits, guinea pigs, chickens, ducks and other suitable small animals can work well for close-up, educational and controlled filming situations.

A practical, welfare-led approach

What we need from a production brief

The more we know before the day, the better we can advise on what is realistic and suitable.

The creative requirement

Tell us the animal you have in mind, the action or interaction required, whether the scene is scripted or live, and how long you expect the animal to be needed.

The location

We need to understand access, surfaces, indoor or outdoor conditions, available holding space, expected noise, lighting and any unusual environmental factors.

The schedule

Call time, likely filming window, expected waiting time and planned breaks all help us prepare the animals and manage the day responsibly.

Animal welfare always comes first. We will not agree to an action or environment that is unsuitable for a particular animal. Alternative animals, handling methods or filming approaches can often achieve the same creative result.

Need animals for a production?

Send us the filming date, location, production type, the animals you are considering and a short outline of what they would be asked to do. We can then advise on suitability, logistics and availability.

Enquire about Film & TV work