Little Jacks Farm, the popular children's visitor centre in Bottesford needs funds to help feed their animals

A popular children’s farm is appealing for money to help feed its animals during the coronavirus lockdown.

Little Jacks Farm and Garden Centre in Bottesford is asking for donations after being forced to close its gates to the public because of the ongoing pandemic crisis.

A GoFundMe account has already raised nearly £1,000 of the £2,000 target.

A farm spokesman said: “Since being temporarily closed due to the coronavirus in March we have been trying our best to fund feeding and caring for the animals through our own means.

“It is normally covered through visitor admissions when you visit the farm but as we have not been allowed to pen our gates to the public, we are now struggling to see where this money is going to come from.

“It costs a substantial amount a month to feed all the animals at Little Jacks Farm.

“Any contributions to help us continue feeding and caring for all our animals would be greatly appreciated.

“This will hopefully mean that we can continue to provide our family attraction to you in future when allowed and then moving forward from this in ever changing times.”

To make a donation, go to tinyurl.com/y7l2ff5v

Little Jacks has several animals, including goats, ponies, chickens, pigs, emus, ducks, guinea pigs and rabbits, for visitors to feed and pet.

For more information, visit www.littlejacksfarm.co.uk or find them on Facebook.