Mouse over the horse to hear a whinny!
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Miniature
Horses
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Miniature
horses are used as pets, for very small children
to ride, and to pull small carts. They are placed
into two height classes: Class “A” and class “B”.
Class “A” is 34 inches high and under and class “B” is
34-38 inches high.
Average Life Span: 25-35 Years
Average Gestation: 330-345 Days |
Mouse over the goat to hear a bleet!
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Goats
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Goats
are very affectionate and easy to tame. They are
used for their milk, meat, and for pets. Goats are
ruminants, which means they have four stomachs. Part
of their digestive process is to regurgitate their
food and chew it again. This is called chewing their “cud”.
Average Life Span: 8-10 Years
Average Gestation: 148-156 Days |
Mouse over the cow to hear a moo!
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Miniature
Cattle
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Miniature
cattle are commonly used for meat and milk production.
They are ruminants, which means they have four stomachs.
Part of their digestive process is to regurgitate
their food and chew it again. This is called chewing
their “cud”.
Average Life Span: 20-25 Years
Average Gestation: 273-296 Days |
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over the sheep to hear a bah! |
Sheep
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Sheep
are used for their milk, wool, and meat. They are
ruminants, which means they have four stomachs. Part
of their digestive process is to regurgitate their
food and chew it again. This is called chewing their “cud”.
Average Life Span: 10-14 Years
Average Gestation: 144-151 Days |
Mouse over the llama to hear a hum!
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Llamas
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Llamas
are used for packing, for driving, for their hair,
for small children to ride, and for guarding herds
of animals like sheep and goats. When used as guard
animals they let out a shrill cry to scare of predators
and warn animals of danger. They are closely related
to the camel, but smaller in size with the absence
of a hump. Llamas are well known for spitting, but
seldom do so unless provoked. Llamas, like goats,
sheep, and cattle are also ruminants.
Average Life Span: 15-20 Years
Average Gestation: 340-345 Days |
Mouse over the pig to hear an oink!
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Miniature
Pot-Bellied Pig
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Miniature
Pot-Bellied Pigs are used for meat and pets in their
native country, but only for pets in the United States.
They originated in Vietnam and were brought to the
United States in the 1980’s. When they were first
introduced to the United States they were described
as the perfect companion animal and sold for as high
as $25,000. They were given the nickname “yuppie
puppies” Their weight usually ranges from 60 to 175
pounds if not overfed. A straight tail and a sagging
stomach, which nearly touches the ground, characterize
them.
Average Life Span: 12-20 Years
Average Gestation: 114 Days |
Mouse over the donkey to hear a bray!
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Miniature
Donkeys
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Miniature
donkeys are used for small children to ride, to pull
small carts, and as pets. They average 32-34 inches
in height and reach no more than 36 inches. They
have very large ears, a short tail, and a short erect
mane and a stripe that runs the length of their back
and all the way to their tail. Miniature donkeys
are most commonly found in gray or brown colors.
There is also less common paint colored donkeys.
Average Life Span: 25-35 Years
Average Gestation: 365-370 Days |
Mouse over the chicken to hear a cluck!
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Chickens
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We
no longer use poultry in our traveling petting zoo,
however we thought you might find this information
interesting.
Chickens are used for their feathers, eggs, and their meat, and
sometimes as pets. The male is called a rooster and the female
a hen. The male often has brighter more attractive plumage than
the female.
Average Incubation: 20-22 Days
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Mouse over the duck to hear a quack!
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Ducks
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We
no longer use poultry in our traveling petting zoo,
however we thought you might find this information
interesting.
Ducks are used for their feathers, eggs, and their meat, and sometimes
as pets. The male is called a drake and the female a hen. Like
most birds the male of the species often has brighter plumage than
the female.
Average Incubation: 26-28 Days |
