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 Dreamer 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 half-sister Chestnut.

Birthdate: May 12, 2005

Weight: 258 pounds

Color: Pinto

Miniature horses:

• Eat hay and love snacks, especially apples
• 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