MEET OUR ANIMALS ON THE FARM
We raise heritage and heritage cross animals here on the farm. heritage breeds grow slower than your commercial breeds but we have found the end product to be higher quality in the end. we also want to contribute to helping raise awareness and conserving heritage and rare breeds for the future.
Gloucestershire old spot hogs. (threatened status) AKA (GOS, Orchard pigs, Cottage pigs.)
DEVELOPED IN ENGLAND DURING THE 1800'S. THE GOS HOG IS KNOWN FOR ITS DOCILITY, INTELLIGENCE AND PROLIFICACY. BOARS MATURE AT AROUND 600LBS AND SOWS AROUND 500LBS. GOS HOGS ARE VERY FRIENDLY AND EASY TO KEEP. THEY HAVE A GREAT FORAGE AND GRAZING INSTINCT. THEY ALSO HAVE AMAZING MATERNAL SKILLS AND EASILY FARROW large litters.
we have a registered pair of breeding gos on the farm. we typically breed them once a year for late winter/early spring piglets. check our market and for sale pages to see availability on registered piglets and feeders for sale.
DEVELOPED IN ENGLAND DURING THE 1800'S. THE GOS HOG IS KNOWN FOR ITS DOCILITY, INTELLIGENCE AND PROLIFICACY. BOARS MATURE AT AROUND 600LBS AND SOWS AROUND 500LBS. GOS HOGS ARE VERY FRIENDLY AND EASY TO KEEP. THEY HAVE A GREAT FORAGE AND GRAZING INSTINCT. THEY ALSO HAVE AMAZING MATERNAL SKILLS AND EASILY FARROW large litters.
we have a registered pair of breeding gos on the farm. we typically breed them once a year for late winter/early spring piglets. check our market and for sale pages to see availability on registered piglets and feeders for sale.
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meet beebes!! he is a 6 year old registered black group boar. Beebes loves to spend his days foraging, napping and rolling in his mud hole. he loves scratches, treats and attention of any kind. his size intimidates most guests when they first meet him but they quickly realize he is just a big baby.
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french toulouse geese (watch status)
originated from the french city of toulouse dating back to the 1500's. typically docile but they do not like to be startled and ganders become territorial during breeding season. males mature around 20lbs and females around 15lbs.
originated from the french city of toulouse dating back to the 1500's. typically docile but they do not like to be startled and ganders become territorial during breeding season. males mature around 20lbs and females around 15lbs.
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here is our small flock with their young from last year.
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cayuga ducks (Threatened status)
the cayuga history is not completely clear. one theory is that they came from a lake in new york where a farmer capture 2 black ducks. the other possibility is that they originated from black ducks in lacashire england that have disappeared. they are docile, friendly and quiet. known for being prolific layers and are very cold hardy. Males mature at 8lbs and females at 6lbs.
the cayuga history is not completely clear. one theory is that they came from a lake in new york where a farmer capture 2 black ducks. the other possibility is that they originated from black ducks in lacashire england that have disappeared. they are docile, friendly and quiet. known for being prolific layers and are very cold hardy. Males mature at 8lbs and females at 6lbs.
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cayuga's are known best for their gorgeous coloring. black with a beetle green tint that shines in the sun.
we currently only have a drake on the farm but are working to get a few hens for him. |