Family-Owned Farmstead | Branford, CT
🕊️ In Loving Memory of Our Beloved Animals
On the morning of January 30th, Fox Field Farm experienced a devastating barn fire that forever changed our farm family.
While all people are safe and one brave horse was heroically saved, we tragically lost three of our beloved horses — Norman, Merlin, and Willow — along with many cherished animals who called our barn home: our sweet barn cats and kittens, gentle bunnies, curious guinea pigs, and our flock of young chickens and quail.
These animals were more than part of our farm — they were part of our family, our daily rhythm, and the magic that so many children and visitors experienced here.
We are grieving deeply, but we are also incredibly grateful for the love and support surrounding our farm community. Your kindness, prayers, and messages mean more than we can ever express.
Fox Field Farm will rebuild with our animal's beautiful souls and spirits carried forward in everything we do.
Their hoof-beats, purrs, and soft squeaks and clucks will echo here always.
With love and gratitude,
The Fox Field Farm Family
Rising from the Ashes: Fox Field Farm Benefit
On January 30th, our lives changed in an instant when a devastating fire claimed the main barn at Fox Field Farm. While the loss of our historic structure and equipment was profound, our commitment to our animals, our students, and our community remains unshakable.
We are touched by the outpouring of love we have received, and we are officially inviting you to join us for a Fundraising Benefit to help us rebuild and bring our operations back home.
Event Details
- When: Saturday, June 27th | 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM EST
- Where: Irish American Community Center 9 Venice Place, East Haven, CT 06512
- What to Expect: Great food, a cash bar, exciting raffles, and a silent auction.
Your support is the foundation of our new barn. Whether you attend the event, participate in the auctions, or simply share our story, you are helping Fox Field Farm enter its next chapter.
Can’t make it but want to help? Donations are being accepted via the contact information below. Every contribution brings our horses and programs one step closer to their new home.
Contact: Kerry Martens | kerrymartensiacc@gmail.com
We can’t wait to see you there and thank you in person for standing with us!
RENT THE CHICKEN & HATCH PROGRAM
Fox Field Farm loves Rent The Chicken! Rent The Chicken, through Farmer Joe's Gardens, delivers hands-on hatching and backyard chicken-keeping experiences to schools, clubs, camps, libraries, and families across Connecticut. These turnkey rentals make it easy to bring real-life animal care and STEM learning directly to your classroom or community group.
Fox Field Farm is proud to share information about the Rent the Chicken® and Hatch the Chicken® programs as Taylor is part of the Farmer Joe's Gardens team. All rentals in Connecticut are provided exclusively by Farmer Joe’s Gardens (DBA Rent the Chicken) — the official national partner and service provider for these programs.