OUR BABIES
We have a new addition, he is a 2yr. Old male born in New Boston, Tx.
Camels are large mammals that live in dry areas. There are two types of camels: the one-humped camel (the Arabian Camel or Dromedary) and the two-humped camel The Arabian camels are found in the very hot deserts of North Africa and the Middle East. Bactrian camels are found in the rocky deserts and steppes of Asia that get very hot and very cold.
The Hump: The camel's hump contains fat (and NOT water). The camel can go without food and water for 3 to 4 days. It is well adapted to desert life.
Anatomy: Camels are very strong mammals with wide, padded feet. They have thick leathery pads on their knees and chest. Camels have nostrils that can open and close, protecting them from the desert environment. Bushy eyebrows and two rows of long eyelashes protect their eyes from sand. Their mouth is extremely tough, allowing camels to eat thorny desert plants. Camels are over 7 feet (2 m) tall at the hump and weigh in excess of 1,600 pounds (725 kg).
Diet: Camels are herbivores (plant-eaters). Most camels are domesticated and are fed by people; they eat dates, grass, wheat, and oats.
Bennett's Wallaby
(Macropus rufogriseus)
The wallaby is a marsupial in the kangaroo family. Like other marsupials, the females have pouches in which they carry their young. Wallabies are also macropods, which means "big foot." Wallabies are found in Australia, New Zealand, New Guinea and some surrounding islands.If you have ever been fascinated by kangaroos, imagine the thrill of actually owning a small one for yourself! Wallabies only grow to be two to three feet tall on average unlike larger Red Kangaroos which can be six feet or more!
Wallabies are very easy to care for and are great pets. They are quiet and make very little mess. Joeys like mine are very socialized and love to be held and pet on. We will bottle-feed as soon as it is safe to pull him from his mother's pouch. This way they are accustomed to humans and I will become his mother so to speak and our family will have a new member. They are very much at home with you and most any humans after this.Miniature Donkey “the perfect pet”
Meet “Earl”, one of our babies.
Born July 2007 in Duncanville, Tx, to Buffalo Gap “Cookie” his mother and Buffalo Gap “Peanut” his dad.
From the moment this adorable, long-eared foal is born, its mission is to give love and thrive on attention. They are without a doubt the most adorable, affectionate, soft & cuddly creatures in the animal kingdom.Completely trustworthy around children, the elderly, and the handicapped, Miniature Donkeys (when mature) are easily trained to pull carts and to be ridden by small children. They are companionable with other livestock and become quite attached to their herd mates, as well as their owners. Miniature Donkeys are very popular because so many people realize and value their unique qualities; they are also a good financial investment — an investment you can love! Miniature donkeys are "herd" animals. To avoid undue stress and loneliness, it is strongly recommended they not be kept singly but with another Miniature Donkey or other animal as a life-long friend.
Facts & Figures
Life Span: 25 - 35+ years;Earl is the sweatest baby and loves to give kisses!
Miniature Horse
Meet “Gracey”,one of our babies. Born May 2, 2006, in Klondike, Texas, her formal name is O Neals Dandy Sierra Gracey, her father/Sire: Sundances Show Time Heza Dandy and her mother/Dam: O Neals Golden Gilda.
Gracey likes to shake her hoof with you, and loves lots of attention.
About The Breed
The result of nearly 400 years of selective breeding, historians tend to support the Miniature Horse breed as a derivative of many sources. In prehistoric times small horse breeds were most likely the products of surviving harsh natural climates and limited feed. Today, knowledge of genetics has made the possibility of breeding specifically for size a reality. The first mention of a small horse being imported into the United States was in 1888; and research shows little public awareness of true Miniatures until 1960.
The miniature horse is a scaled-down model of a full-sized horse and can measure no more than 34 inches at the withers in the American Miniature Horse Association (AMHA) registry (the last hairs of the mane). There are two separate divisions in the American Miniature Horse Registry (AMHR) registry--Division A for miniature horses 34" and under, and Division B for miniatures horses over 34" but less than 38". The Standard of Perfection calls for the smallest, most perfectly conformed horse as the breed ideal. They come in all colors, and the pintos and appaloosas seem to be very popular with people. Our little Gracey is 25" tall!
Gracie loves to shake her hoof with you. =)
The Pygmy Goat
Meet A couple of our pygmy goat kids, twins born last year on our ranch; to mother Zippity and father Fudge, more of our babies.
The Pygmy Goat is hardy, alert and animated, good-natured and gregarious; a docile, responsive pet, a cooperative provider of milk, and an ecologically effective browser. The Pygmy goat is an asset in a wide variety of settings, and can adapt to virtually all climates. Pygmy goats are precocious breeders, bearing one to four young every nine to twelve months after a five month gestation period. Does are usually bred for the first time at about twelve to eighteen months, although they mayconceive as early as two months if care is not taken to separate them early from buckling. Newborn kids will nurse almost immediately, begin eating grain and roughage within a week, and are weaned by three months of age. They are active, fun-loving goats the males are a little demanding and have a distinct odor. They are very sociable and are happier in a herd atmosphere or with another goat as a friend. A basic diet of roughage in the form of legume and grass hay, bark, brush, and dry leaves, and feed supplemented when grazing areas are limited.
Pot Bellied Pigs
Meet “Laverne & Shirley” some more of our babies.
Although some people would never consider sharing their home with a pig, there are many people who are charmed by intelligence and the personality of their pet pigs. There is no doubt that given the proper expectations as well as care and training, a pot bellied pig can make an interesting and much-loved addition to the home. However, many people find that pigs are demanding pets and are overwhelmed by their needs. They are intelligent, readily trained, affectionate, curious, playful,clean, generally quiet, odor free, and usually non-allergenic. Many owners consider their pigs an integral part of the family and involve them in all their activities. Pigs are complex creatures and require an owner who understands their needs.
Pigs are very intelligent. This is usually a positive trait, and in fact pot bellied pigs are quite trainable, much the same as a dog (i.e. can be house trained, leash trained, and will learn a few tricks). Pigs respond well to positive reinforcement (e.g. using praise and treats when the pig is doing something desirable), and do not do well at all with physical punishment.Consistent rules, praise for good behavior, and correction/redirection with lots of repetition and patience will help produce a well mannered pig with a good relationship with its family. On a more basic level, a pig will live an average of 12 -18 years, estimates range up to more than 20 years. Although often called miniature pot bellied pigs, the term miniature is relative - they are smaller than most pigs kept for food production, but they still usually weigh 125 pounds or more when fully grown.
Chinchillas
Chinchillas are a small rodent, and come in many colors like Beige & Grey-Mosaic-White-Ebony-White Mosaic/Sapphire-Black Velvet-and Violet. The chinchilla are best known for their incredibly soft, thick, luxurious fur. In captivity their fur makes them extremely susceptible to overheating. Chinchillas are dense and full on lanolin. Fleas do not infest them because their fur is so thick. Dust baths are also a big part of keeping their fur clean, its fun to watch them flip around and roll in their dust baths. Chinchillas are nocturnal critters, but you can still play with them during the day. They are curious, very active, and will run, hop, and ricochet off of walls. The exquisite beauty of the chinchilla fur along with its great personality and irresistible appearance makes this critter a great family pet.
Coatimundi
These awesome little critters have got to be absolutely the neatest pets around. Coatis have all those desirable attributes of a good exotic pet. They are not nocturnal, have no body odor or scent glands, are very active, don’t tend to run away from home, they eat a variety of foods, and have lots of personality. Coatimundi has to be by far the most entertaining. They make you fall in love with them.
Coatimundis are perpetual 2 year old children, being very active and requiring, or rather demanding, a lot of attention. The energizer bunny hasn’t got a thing on these guys.
