Our animals are an integral part of Ranch life. The cow and goats give us milk, the chickens give us eggs, pigs recycle our leftovers, horses provide transportation, and rabbits give us comfort as cuddly companions.
The Small Animal barn is home to chickens, turkeys, rabbits, goats, pigs, and more. Every morning before breakfast, campers can join our staff to feed the animals, help with milk the cow and goats, slop the pigs or collect eggs. The Small Animals barn is open during program time for campers to visit. They can hold a chicken, sit with the rabbits, or help clean a pen. Interested campers can adopt an animal for the session, taking some responsibility for the care and feeding of that animal while they are at Camp.
Our program allows interested campers to have a hands-on experience of caring for farm animals. We emphasize that keeping animals requires responsibility, work, and respect for the life in your charge. Raising and caring for animals connects us to the cycles of life on the Ranch, and gives campers a broader understanding of our place in the food chain. The beef and pork we serve at Camp comes from animals raised on the Ranch.