FALLOW DEER

The Fallow Deer (Dama dama) is considered to be medium in size. They have a light brown coat with white spots. They are one of the few species of deer that don’t lose their spots a few months after birth.

The Fallow Deer are very social animals, especially with the females. They will form big herds. If food supplies start to become scarce they will split into smaller groups as this will increase their chance of survival. The males are loosely associated with the herds, coming and going. It isn’t until mating season that they really start to keep an eye on the females around them.

Mating season: September to October
Gestation: 7/12 months
Litter Size: 1 fawn

SCOTTISH HIGHLAND COW

Scottish Highland Cattle are a breed of domestic cattle that originated in the highlands of Scottland. They are a very hardy breed that can adapt to harsh climates and that can thrive on pasture that would not be suitable for supporting other breeds like Angus and Hereford.

SICILIAN DONKEY

The Sicilian Donkey is like no other equine. They are so very affectionate and truly born that way. The Sicilian comes in many different colors but the main two are the silver colored ones commonly known as the “gray-dun” and the dark brown ones known as the “chocolates”. All Sicilians have the dorsal stripe with a dark cross strapped across their withers. This creates the cross shape design over their back which the Bible tells us was put there to symbolize Christ being carried upon the donkey’s back.

They mature early, ready to work by the age of 3. They have adapted to survive a harsh, dry environment, they don’t require as much food as other similarly sized equids.

Mating season: No specific season
Gestation: 11 to 14 months
Litter Size: 1 foal