4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Western Telegraph
Folly Farm's orphaned lamb and goat become inseparable
Ted, a seven-week-old Torwen lamb, and Gary, a three-month-old Golden Guernsey goat kid, have formed a special bond at Folly Farm.
Gary is described as 'cheeky' and full of mischief, while Ted has 'everyone wrapped around his little hoof.'
Both animals lost their mothers shortly after birth and have been hand-reared together by the farm team, who gave them round-the-clock care.
Kim, farm manager, said: "We only hand rear animals when absolutely necessary, and it's taken a lot of dedication to ensure both Ted the Torwen and Gary the Golden Guernsey have the best start, but it's been totally worth it.
"They've certainly stolen our hearts and are adored by our staff and guests – especially when we're able to take them out for our meet and greet sessions."
Ted and Gary currently live together in the Jolly Barn at Folly Farm.
The two young animals are not just adorable—they also represent important conservation work.
Both Torwen sheep and Golden Guernsey goats are listed as 'at risk' by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust.
Folly Farm is the first Welsh farm park to achieve rare breeds status from the RBST, recognising its dedication to conserving rare livestock breeds.
The farm features paddocks with rare breed farm animals from across the UK, with a focus on Welsh breeds like Ted.
Visitors can now see Ted and Gary in the Jolly Barn, where they have become a popular attraction.
