Donkey

Name: Annie

Fun Facts:

  • Donkeys come from Africa and the Middle East, where they were tamed more than 5,000 years ago.

  • A donkey is stronger than a horse of the same size.

  • A donkey's bray (their “hee-haw” vocalization) can carry up to 60 miles in the desert.

  • Healthy donkeys can live well into their 50s!

  • Donkeys are very social and prefer to live around other creatures (including goats).

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Babydoll Sheep

Name: Kenny & Dollie

Fun Facts:

  • Babydolls are small! They are only about 18 – 24 inches tall when they are fully grown. Because of their small size, they’re easier to handle and popular for 4-H projects.

  • Babydoll Sheep come from England where they are known for their hardiness and fine fleece. They made their way to the US around 1803!

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Chickens

Fun Facts:

  • Hens communicate with their chicks while they’re still inside their eggs!

  • Chickens are omnivores. Chickens do eat plants, seeds, and grains, but also bits of dairy or meat products. Chickens also like to peck around in the dirt and find bugs to eat, for example, beetles, larvae, slugs, and grasshoppers.

  • Chickens have a great memory for faces! They have the ability to recognize and remember around 100 different faces (human and chicken).

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