Families turn to Calmsley Hill City Farm this Easter as crowds head to Royal Easter Show

FAIRFIELD ADVANCE: Babies delighted by chicks and bunny rabbits as Calmsley Hill City Farm prepares for Easter long weekend.

Calmsley Hill City Farm at Abbotsbury has got some rabbits and chicks for an easter preview story. Photo of Animal attendant Mark Bernardo holding rabbit and chick. Photo of Hasan Kemal [3] of Prestons with rabbit on his lap. Three shot of mum Havva Memis with 9 month old Ezel and Hasan Kemal with baby chicks. Pics Ian Svegovic

WITH the holidays rapidly approaching little Ezel Memis was perhaps hoping to discover some chocolate Easter eggs hidden under the friendly chicks of Calmsley Hill City Farm.

NEWBORN ANIMALS WELCOMED TO CALMSLEY HILL CITY FARM

Nine month old Ezel learns about baby chicks with mum Havva Memis.

The nine-month-old and mum Havva were treated to an early preview of the hands-on approach of the Abbotsbury-based farm over the holiday period.

General manager Noah Moseley said chicks were being hatched at the farm during the school vacation and would be available for patting at 10.30am and 3pm daily.

BEAST SAFARIS OFFER SOME WILD THRILLS

“Kids can walk right up and pat the animals in the nursery including the bunnies, the lamb and kid goats,” he said.

Animal attendant Mark Bernardo spends his time looking after this furry friend.

The farm also has daily shows featuring working dogs and sheep shearing.

Family tickets cost $75 for two adults and three children, while tots under three are free.

Calmsley Hill City Farm is at 31 Darling St, Abbotsbury, and open daily from 9am-4.30pm, except for Good Friday.