Texas Dall & Painted Desert Sheep

The Mouflon is an ancient breed of sheep and is believed to be the ancestors of most domestic sheep we have today! Originally from Europe, they were first introduced to the United States in San Diego and Ft. Worth zoos. Some "hybrid” breeds were developed between Mouflons and domestic wool sheep, one being the Corsican, which our sheep are closely related to. Texas Dall are a white strain that has Rambouillet influence and Painted Desert Sheep have very similar genetics but were bred for spots.  

Our sheep are hair sheep, and though they may have small amounts of wool, they shed on their own like other animals that shed their winter coat.  We like being freed up to focus on traits besides wool production, and we don't have to worry about shearing them! Aside from that, they lamb consistently without any intervention, and we never have to trim their hooves. Talk about low maintenance!

• Multiple Births
• Good Horn Production
• Parasite resistance
• Multiple Colors and Spots
• Healthy body size

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If you have a small homestead, you may prefer small goats! You can have a healthy number of them without needing the amount of land some other livestock require. Cute and fun, Nigerian Dwarfs also make great pets as they are naturally a little bit tamer and friendlier than sheep. 

These goats are excellent browsers, preferring weeds and vines and even small branches to grass, and they can be raised for dairy and meat. They are quite prolific, often having twins or triplets, and if they are big enough they can be bred at 7-8 months though some recommend waiting until they’re 12 months old.  

Given ample attention in the early stages of life, Kunekunes will grow up with sweet demeanors and laid-back attitudes. They are small and more physically manageable than most breeds of pigs, with sows averaging 225-250 pounds and boars 250-300 pounds when full grown. Their upturned snouts prevent them from rooting as much as other breeds, so although they might create mud-puddle spots to cool down, they typically do not tear up the pasture.

Kunekunes are characterized by spots and the wattles under their neck. While they can can be predominately black, red, white, or tan, it's common for them to have 2-3 colors of spots! Now, wattles don’t have a known purpose, but it is believed by some that they may help regulate temperature. Very few breeds of pigs have wattles, but they are considered by most to be the breed standard. 

At the risk of sounding exclusive, some people say Kunekunes are the only domesticated breed of pigs that can thrive on a grass-only diet. It is therefore important not to raise them on rich diets. We have found we can mix organic alfalfa and non GMO pig pellets for a bit of supplement, but it is good to let them graze on grass as much as possible. Fortunately, we've never had issues allowing Kunekunes to share pasture with our sheep, goats, or donkeys. There's enough grass to go around!

Miniature donkeys are a specific kind of Mediterranean donkey. In order to be officially recognized as miniature, the animal has to measure no more than 36 inches in height at the withers.  Even though they’re cute and compact, they still weigh between 200 – 400 pounds, so keep your feet clear when they come to give you love! Because they are so naturally social, donkeys need companionship so letting them mingle with all your other livestock is actually beneficial to all animals involved!

Donkeys have very strong herding instincts and want to keep everyone together. They have an innate dislike for coyotes and foxes and won't hesitate to stomp then if they feel they are a threat to the rest of the livestock.  It's important to have other protective measures in place as your first line of defense, but you can rest easy knowing you've got a little guardian right inside your fence line.

Along with great personalities, donkeys also have their own voices. They love to bray to communicate with each other and also with you! Because each voice is unique, they can recognize each other and would know who is who, even in the dark! Overall, these guys will form a special bond with your family and are a great addition to any farm.

We love our lovely layers! We have Starlight Green Eggers and a variety of rare, colored-egg layer chickens. They give us eggs in shades of blue, green, and brown that are beautiful but also tasty!

We have a small flock of free-ranging mixed breed chickens that includes a few game hens, and some various cross-breeds. These hens often go broody, so through survival of the fittest, these chickens will continue to adapt to the farm and surroundings and slowly become hardier and better at evading predators. Our group of mixed breed free-rangers has been faring pretty well, and they do provide us with some eggs as long as we can find their nests, wherever they may be hiding!  

Among the flock are some silkies, which we keep because they are good setters and mothers, and it’s nice to have broody hens for hatching eggs instead of having to rely on incubators. They have a very unique fluffy feathering and can make great pets, because they tend to be very docile/friendly.