Animals

Here at Hershey Farm, we have a variety of animals that you can visit and learn about.

Pygmy Goats

• Pygmy goats eat grain, hay, and some foliage.

• The pygmy goat originated in Africa and was imported to the United States in the 1959.

• Pygmy goats are believed to be some of the earliest domesticated animals.

• Female pygmy goats are called "does," and males are called "bucks." Young pygmy goats are "kids."

Peacocks

• Peacocks are forest birds that nest on the ground. They are weak fliers.

• People in China and Europe keep peacocks as pets.

• Peacock feathers are popularly used in unique crafts and decorations.

• The female peacock is called a peahen.

Silkies

• Silkies are a variety of chicken weighing between 28 and 36 ounces.

• Silkies are unique because their feathers give the appearance of down.

• They also have a fifth toe that most other breeds do not have.

Roosters

• A rooster is a male chicken (the female chicken is called a hen).

• The term "rooster" come from how the animal "roosts" over his eggs to guard them.

• During the daytime, roosters often sits on a high perch to serve as a lookout for his flock. He will sound his distinctive alarm call if predators are nearby!

• The sound made by the rooster is typically spelled "Cock-a-doodle-doo" in English.

  Here's how it's done in other languages:

          Arabic - KooKooKoo-koo

          Bulgarian - kukurigu

          Chinese - goh-geh-goh-goh

          Dutch - kukeleku

          French - cocorico

          German - kikeriki

          Italian - chicchirichi`

          Japanese - ko-ke kokkoh