Barnyard

We have an assortment of animals that make this farm their home. There is Ginger and Nutmeg, the two Highland cattle. Highland cattle originate in Scotland. Their long hairy coats keep them warm during the winter. They are friendly beasts and love to be scratched by Paul, who also feeds them every day.

Gracing the farm with his elegance is Pete, the peacock and Petunia, his wife. She has not successfully reared any chicks yet, but we anticipate that sometime soon.

There are also assorted chickens and roosters along with the guinea hens. The guinea hens are the black and white spotted ones with tiny little heads.

Our farm cat’s name is officially “Mr. HoneyCrispy.” He begged us to give him a home in August 2007 after our beloved white farm cat, Charlie, died the previous winter. He is a silly little cat and will take on just about any dog around!

The biggest and topmost rule on the farm is: "Please don't chase any of the farm animals!" Unfortunately, we daily find children chasing the fowl on the farm. We encourage parents to watch their children at all times in order to keep them safe, but animal chasing is just plain animal abuse! We reserve the right to evict any party who does not comply.

A local farmer lends to us a number of goats, sheep and llamas during our fall season. This is their "vacation" because they get a change of scenery from their own home and get to eat almost all the time!! For a quarter, you may purchase a handful of pellets that the goats will climb on top of each other in order to get to your hand. There is also a small cup attached to a pulley system which takes the pellet-filled can up to a higher goat feeding station. The lucky (and smart) goat is rewarded with your special treat because he is daring enough to climb the ramps to the feeding platform.