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.

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