The Old Poor Farm
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    • Camille the Miniature Horse
    • Amos the crow
    • Ernie the miniature donkey
    • Miss Ellie the sheep
    • Cocoa the pony
    • Moana the Zebu cow
    • Abby & Ruby the miniature donkey
    • Wiggles & Piggles the potbelly pigs
    • Sargent the pony
    • Dash the Harris Hawk
    • Misty the Miniature Horse
    • Sidewinder the Cat
    • Ducks
    • Katie the Mule/Henny
    • Buddy the Miniature Horse
    • Helen the Collie Dog
    • Carousel the Goat
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Ernie the miniature donkey was born in an open field in 1996 and was among several donkeys competing for a limited food supply.  He came to the Farm before his first birthday with crooked front legs and swollen belly due to lack of nutrition.  Donkeys mature at two years old , so with a structured diet and physical therapy, he was able to 'grow' out of his deformity.




Donkeys are very loving creatures with 'dog' emotions.  When people come to the Farm looking for an equine pet, donkeys are the recommended creature. 

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