Hello! My name is Sam! I am a South Down breed of sheep called Baby doll. I live with my twin sister Samantha. My favorite snack is crackers and I love when children visit and feel my wool!
Birthdate: March 11, 2018
Color: Black and white/off white
Baby doll Sheep:
- Baby dolls are only about 18 to 24 inches tall when they’re fully grown. They can weigh between 60 and 125 pounds.
- This breed of sheep was developed in England. They are now maintained as domestic animals worldwide.
Hello! My name is Echo, short for Echinacea. I am a Nubian goat and my birthday is April 2, 2020. I look a lot like my mom Beezus, but with longer ears! I love to be brushed just like my brother Thyme.
Birthdate: April 2, 2020
Weight: 135 pounds
Color: Black, white, and some specks of brown
Nubian goats:
- Are nearly twice the size of other types of goats
- Are known for their long, floppy ears
- Are very friendly and calm
- Have no upper teeth
- Have babies that are called “kids”
Hi! My name is Beatrice. I am 7 years old and I am Nigerian Dwarf Goat. I share my stall with my mom, “Dreamer” and brother, “Huck”. My favorite snack is animal crackers and I occasionally like to go on walks.
Birthdate: May 20, 2017
Color: light brown
Nigerian Dwarf Goats:
- Are the most colorful breed of goat with all colors, combination of colors, and patterns accepted. They are also the only dairy breed to occasionally have blue eyes.
- Are extremely friendly, and are great companions to small children and adults alike.
- Are of West African origin, but the breed was developed in the United States.
Hello! My name is Cricket and I am a miniature horse. Sometimes people think I am a pony because I am so small, but I am a horse…a miniature one! I share a stall with my mom Bonnie.
Birthdate: May 1, 2006
Weight: 430 pounds
Color: White Wash Gray
Miniature horses:
- Eat hay and love snacks, especially carrots
- Are used as guide animals for the blind
- Can be any color and are 24-38 inches tall
- Love to be outside eating grass
- Love people and attention
- Are not shy…they even like strangers!
Hello! My name is Bonnie and I am a miniature horse. Cricket is my daughter. We love each other very much and get to share a stall together. We never like to be far from one another.
Birthdate: April 15, 1999
Weight: 341 pounds
Color: White Wash Gray
Miniature horses:
- Eat hay and love snacks, especially carrots
- Are used as guide animals for the blind
- Can be any color and are 24-38 inches tall
- Love to be outside eating grass
- Love people and attention
- Are not shy…they even like strangers!
Hello! My name is Nancy, but most people at the barn call me “Miss Piggy!” I am a pot-bellied pig who has been at the barn for 3 years. I was raised in a house with dogs, and I love to walk on a leash!
Birthdate: December 15, 2011
Weight:
Color: Black
Pot-bellied Pigs:
- Have skin that is very sensitive to the sun
- Spend a lot of time in shady spots or in mud puddles to protect their skin
- Cannot see very well, but are extremely smart animals
- Are very friendly and are always seeking attention
- Love to be fed snacks like carrots and apples
Hello! My name is Bun-Bun. I’m a very friendly lop-eared bunny who loves carrots! I will eat them right out of your hand.
Birthdate: February 11, 2016
Weight: Less than 5 pounds
Color: Brown and gray
Bunnies:
- Teeth never stop growing
- Are born without fur
- Can jump really high…36 inches or higher
- Are called “bucks” for males and “does” for females
Hello! My name is Slinky and I am one of two barn cats here at The Barn. I arrived in 2008 when I was only 10 weeks old. I love people and my favorite place to sleep is on top of any desk or anywhere that people are trying to work!
Birthdate: 2008
Weight: Less than 10 pounds
Color: Black with white on chest
Barn cats:
- Love to catch mice
- Are very social
- Are comfortable around other animals
- Live mostly outdoors, but seek shelter/warm during the winter
Hello! My name is Chestnut and I am a miniature horse. My half-sister Dreamer and I share a stall and are best friends. We love spending time together in the barn, especially when kids come to visit and bring us apples to eat!
Birthdate: May 12, 2005
Weight: 266 pounds
Color: Chestnut
Miniature horses:
- Were originally bred to work in coal mines pulling heavy loads
- Love attention and are very friendly
- Have babies that are called foals
- Have soft noses that can fit in your hand
Hello! My name is Sugar but most people call me “Buddy”. I am a Miniature Sicilian Donkey who loves to greet people at my stall. You may hear me crying at The Barn when the children leave. I hate to see them go!
Birthdate: April 14, 2011
Weight: 200 pounds
Color: Brown and Gray
Miniature Sicilian Donkeys:
- Are members of the horse and zebra families
- Have much longer ears than horses
- Can be very stubborn!
- Are called “jacks” for males
- Are called “jennies” for females