After moving to the country we were finally able to fulfill a long-term dream and get some farm animals in addition to dogs. Our sheep, goats and chickens represent native Finnish breeds, which are unfortunately fairly rare these days and in need of conservation.

Further information about farm animal breeds originating in Finland:
» Native breeds in Finland

Sheep: Kainuu Grey and Åland sheep

Our small flock comprises of Kainuu Grey a.k.a. Finnish Grey landrace sheep, and a few Åland sheep. We hope to be of help in conservation of these rare Finnish treasures. This year's lambing will start in early May :)

Hayden and some of the sheep in June 2007
Lamb olympics, spring 2009

Goat race, June 2008

Goats

Ansa and Ella (named after famous Finnish actresses) are Finn goats, both horned. 

An army of little Alho's in May 2008

Chickens: Alho strain

Our chickens represent Finnish landrace, and strain called "Alho" originating from Eastern Finland. Currently we have 9 chickens: 4 that we started with, and 5 homebred ones. And a cockerel of course :)

Rabbits: Flemish giants and Holland lops

Taisto at 1,5 years old

Tomcat Taisto

Taisto ended up here on the "Farm" page as I guess he doesn't really match the title "Dogs" either :). Taisto is a blue and white tomcat born in October 2007, and has already proven his skills in mouse catching.