The Jessen family’s farm is different from its western Weld County neighbors. The rarest animals on their farm are not the marsupials – a red kangaroo and a wallaby – they keep in a pen in their yard, ...

The rise in popularity of miniature cows is due to a number of reasons, including their manageable size, affectionate nature, and suitability for smaller spaces. Unlike standard-sized cattle, ...

CONOVER, N.C. — Oliver, the miniature jersey cow, is without a doubt, the most charismatic cow in Catawba County, N.C. Since Samantha Hodge posted this video to Facebook a few weeks ago, Oliver's ...

LONGMONT — Tentatively, the little girl offered a long strand of hay to the miniature cow, only a little taller than herself. The animal studied the girl, studied the strand, and took it, to the child ...

Kevin Heiser with one of his mini Jerseys. Kevin Heiser with one of his mini Jerseys. Some of the mini Jerseys in the Heiser herd. There is no shortage of milk in the Heiser household these days.

Miniature cattle are a preferred choice for farmers who have small farms or those who indulge in farming as a side activity. Most miniature breeds are of quiet temperament and, therefore, are easier ...

Sadly, every animal doesn't have the best living situation. Fortunately, there are places like the Sleepy Pig Farm Animal Sanctuary that help them find a peaceful forever home. They rescue farm ...

After a lifetime of owning various pets, I've slowly come to realize that it's farm animals that hold the most appeal for me. Chickens, as I've written before, are in my blood: My grandmother raised ...