Words from Gentle Barn As the year twenty-twenty draws to a close, I look back at the challenges of this last year, and the blessings as well. Every cloud, no matter how dark, comes with a silver lining, and this year was no different. Fraught with illness, financial...
Let’s Talk Turkey! We have been rescuing turkeys at The Gentle Barn for over twenty-one years, and we have learned so much about their personalities, affections, and intelligence. Male turkeys love to show off and strut for all to see and live to be called handsome....
Trick or Treat! Because of Covid-19 there may not be public trick or treating this year, but The Gentle Barn is here to save the day. Come trick or treat with us! We have put together a Covid safe, immersive, drive thru, trick or treat experience from the last week of...
Ferdinand Ferdinand has gone through some big challenges and suffered much loss, but now as he’s turning three, he’s finally overcome, healed, and found himself. His story has much to teach all of us!Ferdinand was orphaned at only eight weeks old when his mom was...
The Color And Shape Of Love One of the most extraordinary friendships at The Gentle Barn is between our California goat, Gus and our turkey, Sun. After breakfast the two of them stand together for hours, close their eyes and seem to be in a secret conversation that...
