6 new babies born in Oct/Nov '24. 360 degree sight range, excellent companions, will eat anything, but actually have sensitive stomachs, younger ones in feeding pen, older ones up on the hill separated males and females. Saanens are a Swedish milk goats.
Brandy almost 8 years old, May born May '24; tallest of the camel breeds.
They are from New Zealand. Can live About 15-20 years KuneKune is a Maori word for fat and round.
The Texas Longhorn was fashioned entirely by nature in North America. Stemming from ancestors that were the first cattle to set foot on American soil almost 500 years ago, it became the sound end product of "survival of the fittest". Shaped by a combination of natural selection and adaptation to the environment, the Texas Longhorn is the only cattle breed in America which - without aid from man - is truly adapted to America.
Miniature Scottish Highland are used for beef and dairy. They are hardy and thrifty, have a stocky build, a long coat and horns. They adapt well to mountains and colder climates
British White cattle are polled and a smaller dual purpose cow, not necessarily a mini but not as large as standard sized cattle. They are the only ones are truly considered as a dual purpose, as they look like a walking steak that makes a lot of milk.
Galloway cattle, known affectionately as Oreo Cows, originated in the rugged hill country of southwestern Scotland.
The Miniature Zebu, or Nadudana, is of the Bos indicus species. The name "Nadudana" is a Hindi word for "small cattle", as the breed was originally discovered in southern India. Due to this tropical origin, the Miniature Zebu handles high temperatures well. These cattle are said to be historically kept and bred on temple grounds, because of their small stature. This is a very rare breed, and critically endangered.
Native to Peru/Columbia; wool is hypo-allergenic, water and fire resistant; get shaven once a year and dental visit once a year as can develop jaw issues; Missy is older female.
An elegant, graceful antelope (which may be behind the legend of the unicorn), the scimitar-horned oryx is supremely adapted to desert life. Currently extinct in the wild, conservation scientists are working on reintroduction programs in Tunisia, Chad and Niger. Oryx are endangered and native to North Africa.
Blackbucks are native to Nepal and India.
Fallow deer are a native European deer species.
Buddy has been with us since a baby, bottle fed and now lives with us. Will eventually graduate to larger pen with other deer.
Our Emus are from Australia males can weigh up to 69lbs,Females can can get up to 82lbs
Vanilla Bean born about June '24; arrived with Pumpkin Spice
These kangaroos are 2 younger brother males, and one older castrated male, Bobby; poor eye-sight; sensitive to high and low temperatures; can jump 8-ft high, up to 20-ft in distance, and get up to 25 mph; sweet, but can be violent defending herd/family. Hind toe used as weapon to defend; females have 2 sets of reproductive organs; Sensitive stomachs to Strawberries/Kiwis - fruit with small seeds.
The toroise is Sulcata Tortoise. The African spurred tortoise (Centrochelys sulcata), also called the sulcata tortoise, is an endangered species of tortoise inhabiting the southern edge of the Sahara Desert, the Sahel, in Africa. Reggie is 21 years od and can live 150 years.
Our Lemur's are from Magagascar
Our Rheas are from South America. They can live up to 30-40 yrs in captivity and run up to 40mph
Keep up with the Sanctuary (and see farm animal pictures)
© All Rights Reserved