Our Gang
Maeve
Nutmeg
Maeve
I came to the farm as a 2.5-year-old in March of 2024, and have settled in nicely. I'm sweet, but not a fan of being petted or touched ("No, mom, you can't brush my hair, stop asking."). I used to be called Zahara, or "Z" for short, but Mom and Dad changed my name to Maeve. I think it's pretty cool and befitting of my Scottish Highland pe
I came to the farm as a 2.5-year-old in March of 2024, and have settled in nicely. I'm sweet, but not a fan of being petted or touched ("No, mom, you can't brush my hair, stop asking."). I used to be called Zahara, or "Z" for short, but Mom and Dad changed my name to Maeve. I think it's pretty cool and befitting of my Scottish Highland pedigree. Because of my horns, I won't be a cuddler, but will hopefully become a mom to help build the foundation of beautiful, healthy, mini Highland cows at the farm!
Poppy
Nutmeg
Maeve
I'm Poppy, a mini Highpark (half Highland, half White Park like Biscuit), and joined the farm in July of 2024 to be a--hopeful--future breeder of mini Highlands/Highparks. I'm very sweet, but a bit on the skittish side, although my mom and dad are working on that with me.
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
Caramel
I'm Nutmeg, also a mini Highpark, and Poppy's "sister." I came to the farm in July of 2024 with plans for me to be a breeder of mini Highlands/Highparks. I'm very friendly, love me some neck rubs, and although I can get a bit wary of people, I'm definitely coming around to my new mom and dad.
Caramel
Tinkerbell
Caramel
My name is Caramel, I'm a Jersey girl with a silly personality and one horn which, unfortunately, didn't take to the removal process when I was a baby, that makes everyone smile. I also have the best make-up and hairdo around. I love going for walks and kicking up my hooves, bothering my fellow cow-mates, getting into trouble, and being a
My name is Caramel, I'm a Jersey girl with a silly personality and one horn which, unfortunately, didn't take to the removal process when I was a baby, that makes everyone smile. I also have the best make-up and hairdo around. I love going for walks and kicking up my hooves, bothering my fellow cow-mates, getting into trouble, and being an adorable pain in the behind. I used to be a cuddler, but due to my penchant for trying to lick everyone to death, pull tops down, and so forth, I was put on hiatus to see if I can mature some. ;)
Tinkerbell
Tinkerbell
Tinkerbell
My ear tag may have my old name of "Beef Cake" but I now go by Tinkerbell, or Tink for short. I'm an Angus Holstein cross like Lilly. My resting cow face matches my "bull in a china shop" demeanor, and I prefer to hang with my fellow cows. I may come say "hi" to you, but otherwise, I'll just stare at you from across the way.
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Sheep
Sheep
Sheep
We have a mix of sheep types, but their names are Big Boy (M), Seymour (M), Pepper (F), Tater (F), Socks (M) and Mittens (F). They are very sweet and we've been working with our newest lambs, Socks and Mittens (pictured) to--hopefully--start offering lamb snuggles at some point!
Goats
Sheep
Sheep
Like the sheep, we have a variety of breeds, many of which are super friendly! Oscar (pictured) had a rough start and was half-raised inside, so he's more dog than goat. You may see him around the farm greeting people and eating whatever he can. Feel free to give him some pets--he'll probably jump up and put his hooves on your leg like a dog. We also hope to offer goat cuddles down the line, too!
Chickens & Turkeys
Chickens & Turkeys
Chickens & Turkeys
We purchased chicks for the farm in the summer of 2023--a mix of Marans (who lay green/blue/gray/light brown eggs--soooo, probably not Marans), Buff Orpingtons, and Olive Eggers (which ended up being bantams who lay small, cream-colored eggs). In the spring of 2024, we added Midnight Majesty Marans, Prairie Bluebell Eggers, Lavender Orpin
We purchased chicks for the farm in the summer of 2023--a mix of Marans (who lay green/blue/gray/light brown eggs--soooo, probably not Marans), Buff Orpingtons, and Olive Eggers (which ended up being bantams who lay small, cream-colored eggs). In the spring of 2024, we added Midnight Majesty Marans, Prairie Bluebell Eggers, Lavender Orpingtons, Blue Laced Gold Wyandottes, Black Minorcas, one Mystic Onyx (Brian couldn't leave her behind), and a variety of Turkey breeds. You'll probably see them peeking out of their coop door or scratching around in their run if you walk around before/after your appointment.
We also have two Buff Orpington roosters, Diego & Santiago (the Rodrigo Brothers--pictured above), who free-range. They will follow you around, Santiago especially--he's the adventurer--and are very friendly, but please do NOT chase or antagonize them! Santiago will peck you if you bother him and either one can/will defend themselves if needed.
Pigs
Chickens & Turkeys
Chickens & Turkeys
In late summer of 2024, we added pigs to the farm. 2 Red Mangalitsa gilts (Female), Juniper and Petal, 2 Red Mangalitsa barrows (Male - Castrated), Chestnut and Briar, and 1 Swallow Belly Mangalitsa boar (Male), Cashew, 1 Meishan/Large Black gilt, Tulip, and 2 Idaho Pasture/Mulefoot (1 gilt and 1 barrow), Magnolia and Sprout. They are bei
In late summer of 2024, we added pigs to the farm. 2 Red Mangalitsa gilts (Female), Juniper and Petal, 2 Red Mangalitsa barrows (Male - Castrated), Chestnut and Briar, and 1 Swallow Belly Mangalitsa boar (Male), Cashew, 1 Meishan/Large Black gilt, Tulip, and 2 Idaho Pasture/Mulefoot (1 gilt and 1 barrow), Magnolia and Sprout. They are being utilized to turn up the garden area with plans to move them into the woods when the time comes to create more pasture area. After trees are dropped, they'll get to work digging up the soil, stumps, etc. to make it ready for the cows, all while being able to forage, just as they're bred to do.