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The Animals

Sheep

Sheep

Woodlands Farm has five different breeds of sheep. We normally hold a flock of approximately 50 ewes (females) who spend the majority of the year in the fields. During the late autumn a ram will be brought in and the females will lamb five months later, in the spring.

British White Cattle

British White Cattle

British White cattle are identified by their short white hair and normally black ears, feet and nose.

Red Devon

Red Devon

This breed of cattle is known as North Devon cattle, Ruby Red or Devon Ruby. The ruby and red names are inspired by their red coat.

Chickens

Chickens

The chicken is a domesticated fowl descended from red junglefowl which was first domesticated at least five thousand years ago in Asia.

Aberdeen Angus Cattle

Aberdeen Angus Cattle

Aberdeen Angus is a breed of cattle commonly used in beef production. They were developed from cattle native to the counties of Aberdeenshire and Angus in Scotland and have been recorded there since 16th Century.

Shetland Pony

Shetland Pony

These ponies are recognised by their short legs and long shaggy coat. They also have a long mane which helps to protect their eyes, head and neck in cold weather.

Guinea Pigs

Guinea Pigs

Guinea pigs are native to South America and are a type of tail-less rodent, their correct name is Cavy.

Bantams

Bantams

A bantam is a small variety of poultry especially chickens. The name bantam originates from the city of Bantam, once a major port in Indonesia, now known as Banten Province.

Tamworth Pigs

Tamworth Pigs

The Tamworth pig originated in Ireland where they were called ‘Irish Grazers’. Sir Robert Peel was impressed by these pigs, so around 1812 brought them back to his English estate, which the pigs now take their name from, the village of Tamworth in Staffordshire.

Aylesbury Ducks

Aylesbury Ducks

The Aylesbury duck is a breed of domesticated duck bred mainly for its meat and appearance.

English Longhorn cattle

English Longhorn cattle

This breed of brown and white cattle are distinguished by their long horns which grow in towards their face.

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