Our Mini Highlands
We currently have two mini highland cattle and are expecting a calf August 2026. We’ve included a photo of our special angel, Kevin, below. He was our first born mini highland calf on the homestead. Kevin was the love of thousands of people around the world who followed his story on social media (@coniferhomestead). He carried a piece of our heart with him when he passed to greener pastures.
Brutus, AKA Brutus the Cutest, is our red brindle bull, born January 10, 2024.
Gertrude, AKA Gertie, our mini highpark heifer (cross between a highland and a whitepark), born June 1, 2024.
Brutus
Gertie
Kevin - Our Angel
Therapy Horses
Bear, 28 year old draft cross. He carried us on long cattle and ranch drives. Retired from riding. He is the herd leader. With just a look or a flick of the ear other horses move out of his way. He has a kind eye and is our gentle giant. Calm around all people.
Gator, 22 year old registered quarter horse. Gator, Bridger’s horse, still enjoys gentle rides and has a soft demeanor and gentleness about him.
Dusty Boots, 10 year old Pony of the Americas. He is our toddler and Susanne’s horse. Often in trouble. Needs people to lead him with courage. He has a soft heart and a sense of humor. He will test you.
Georgia, 16 year old registered quarter horse. Dalton’s mare. She is our athlete. Her bloodlines are 1/2 reining and 1/2 barrel racing. Known for her speed and high energy. In her past home she was expected to run her fastest, 100% of the time causing her great anxiety. Thru Dalton’s gentle hand, she calmed to the touch and relates well to those carrying stress.
Jessie, 13 year old, quarter horse. Brooke’s mare. In her past life, she was primarily used for checking on cattle. She is amazing in the saddle, but very shy at first on the ground. She is the quiet horse of the herd. Observant. Gentle and easy to handle.
Bear
Gator
Dusty Boots
Georgia
Jessie
Mini Sicilian Donkeys
During the summer of 2025, we added mini donkeys to our homestead. The mini donkeys serve as therapy ‘horses’ for our young clients and as ambassadors of gentleness to all who visit. Donkeys are naturally friendly and curious which makes them amazingly unique. Little known facts - each donkey, no matter what color has a dark cross upon its shoulders and neck. Here is the story as to why - there is a long-held Christian tradition that donkeys carry these markings as a blessing. It’s said that after Jesus rode a donkey into Jerusalem, He laid His hands on the donkey’s back and neck, leaving the sign of the cross as a mark of love and humility. The softer coloring on their ears and gentle, lighter muzzle are believed to be reminders of His touch—symbols of peace, service, and quiet faith carried by the humble donkey ever since.
Charlotte, our female mini donkey known as a Jenny, born February 20, 2018. Charlotte will try to sit in your lap if you sit on the ground. She LOVES scratches and loves to bray for cookies. Charlotte was bred with an unrelated Jack before she came to us. We anticipate a baby due April 2026 after 13 1/2 months of gestation!!!!
Little Levi, our male mini donkey known as a Jack, born April 23, 2025. Levi is as sweet as they come. He loves hugs and to be rubbed along his neck. He has not yet found his voice. He sounds more like a squeaky toy than a donkey.
Charlotte
Little Levi
Anticipated foal April 2026
Grandma’s Llama & Our Alpacas
We are hoping for two baby alpaca, crias, fall 2026, after 11 1/2 month gestation. Fingers crossed.
Duke, AKA Duke of Earl, is a Peruvian llama who we’ve had since May 2018, when he was just 6 months old. For a llama he is “sweet and affectionate” and doesn’t spit. He watches over his alpaca crew.
At-a-Boy, is a 2 year old male (macho / stud). He is talkative and comes quickly to buckets of treats.
Mav, short for Maverick, is also a 2 year old male (macho / stud) and At-a-Boy’s best friend. The two are nearly inseparable. Mav is the shy one of the two boys.
Thelma, is our 12 year old female (hembra / dam). She is the most shy of the alpacas unless you have treats in your hand which she ever so gently grabs. It feels like a cotton ball scooping up treats.
Louise, 10 year old female and Thelma’s best friend. The two are like the boys, nearly inseparable.
Duke
At-a-Boy
Mav
Thelma
Louise
Nigerian Dwarf & Mini Nubian Goats
Our goats are a joy year-round. Our Nigerian dwarf goats are smaller, quiet, and enjoy sitting in your lap. Nigerians produce the highest milk fat (6-10%) followed by Nubians (4.6-5%) of the various types of goats. Milk fat makes the milk ideal for cheeses and yogurt. Their milk also tastes nearly identical to cow’s milk. Our Nigerians produce approximately 1 pint/day when in milk while our Nubians produce 1/2 gallon/day. Nubian milk is great for making goat milk soap. 2026 Kidding Schedule: March 15, 2026 (4 mommas to kid); May 20, 2026 (4 mommas to kid); July 2026 (3 mommas to kid)
Nigerian dwarf girls (does): Rocky, Twister, Bluebelle, Aspen, Tinkerbelle (AKA Tink), Willow, Opal, Night, Annabelle, Nala, Cocoa
Nigerian dwarf boys (bucks): Sven and Extra (Sven’s son named Extra because he is Extra Special)
Mini Nubian girls: Beau, Thimble, Penguin
Mini Nubian boys: Button (Button because he is Cute as a Button)
Rocky
Opal
Sven
Twister
Night
Extra
Bluebelle
Annabelle
Beau
Aspen (momma) & Willow (doening)
Nala
Thimble
Penguin
Tink
Cocoa
Button
KuneKune Heritage Pigs
Kunekune pigs are a heritage breed originally from New Zealand, known for their gentle temperament, round build, and ability to thrive on pasture. Traditionally raised by the Māori people, they are excellent foragers and do well on grass. Their calm, friendly nature makes them a favorite for homesteads focused on animal welfare and connection. Piglets due every in May and June of each year.
Vinny, our primary breeding boar. He is a gentle soul.
Wilbur, our younger boar is here so that Vinny has company year-round.
Paloma, AKA Polly the Pig, is our sweet matriarch of our herd.
Reagan, Polly’s daughter (her sire is Champion boar Watson who passed of old age), loves belly rubs above food.
Current piglets onsite, Pork Cutlet (future breeding boar) and Bacon (destined to be a pet pig). Our piglets are primarily sold to other farms as breeders due to their genetics and as pets.
Vinny
Wilbur
Polly
Reagan
Piglets
Bunnies
We host two gentle, people-loving rabbit breeds—Teddy Widder and Mini Rex—perfect for therapy sessions, farm visits, and birthday celebrations. Their calm nature, soft coats, and friendly personalities invite connection and comfort for all ages. These sweet rabbits help create peaceful, hands-on experiences that encourage joy, empathy, and gentle interaction.
Benjamin Bunny, AKA Benji, male / buck Teddy Widder.
Peter Rabbit, a male / buck Teddy Widder.
Coming soon
Floppsy, a female / doe Teddy Widder.
Mopsy, a female / doe Mini Rex.
Tommy Brock, AKA Tommy, a male / buck Mini Rex.
Benjamin Bunny
Peter Rabbit
Chickens
The homestead hosts a heritage flock of Barred Plymouth Rocks with genetics dating back to the 1940s along with a separate flock of laying hens that are a mixture of several breeds primarily for the fun of having different colored eggs and for their friendly characteristics. The laying hens include Cochins, Brahmas, Red Stars, Black Stars, Easter Eggers (Ameraucanas & Araucanas), Speckled Sussex, and Blue Laced Wyandottes. In addition to selling eggs for your fridge, we hatch eggs in an incubator onsite and sell fertilized eggs for you to hatch, chicks, and laying hens.
Heritage Breed
Barred Plymouth Rock
Brahma
Red Star
Beloved Farm Dogs
Our homestead is home to 4 farm dogs (although Goose is the only one truly deserving of such a title).
Goose, a Colorado Mountain Dog which is a fairly new breed of livestock guardian dog (LGD) bred for small acreage farms. Unlike other LGDs, this breed is known for its livestock protection instincts, but does not wander and is incredibly friendly with human visitors. It’s combination of Great Pyrenees, Anatolian Shepherds, and in Goose’s case, an Australian Shepherd, as well.
Cassie, a rescue from New Hope Cattle Dogs. She is primarily a German Shorthaired Pointer mixed with a few other breeds and is quite shy. She is normally inside and her favorite pastime is sleeping on Dalton’s bed.
Bristol, our English Bulldog. She is the clown of the dogs and most often inside as she not a fan of snow and tends to get herself into trouble outside as she can easily get herself lost.
Max, our new addition. Max is an English lineage Golden Retriever and one of the sweetest pups you’ll ever meet.
Goose
Cassie
Bristol
Max
Barn Cats
Barn cats play an important role on the homestead by naturally controlling rodents and helping keep feed areas clean. They are independent yet well cared for, thriving with shelter, food, and purpose. Beyond their work, barn cats add quiet companionship and are part of the everyday rhythm of farm life.
Grumpy, our male barn cat (neutered). He is only named Grumpy because his face markings make him look grumpy, but he is the friendliest cat and LOVES to be picked up and loved on.
Sugar, our female barn cat and Grumpy’s mom. She is now spayed. She is a sweetheart, but our shy one. If she sits on your lap, you’re a lucky one.
