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On day 7 of Heritage Breed Week, we remember who came before.Percheron Draft HorsePercheron Draft Horses originated from...
05/21/2026

On day 7 of Heritage Breed Week, we remember who came before.

Percheron Draft Horse

Percheron Draft Horses originated from the Perche region of France. They are descended from great war horses in the middle ages. Percherons are considered to be one of the largest breeds of horses. They average around 16 to 17 hands but can range 15 to 19 hands or larger. They can weigh from 1,900 to 2,600 pounds. Black and grey are the most common coat colors, but they also can be bay, chestnut, or roan. Percherons are powerful with heavy muscleing but are elegant in their heads and have graceful movement. Their elegance and graceful movement comes from a mix of Arabian Horse Blood from their past ancestors. They are known to have a gentle temperament. Percherons can do many disciplines from farm work, plowing, pulling a wagon, carriage driving, and/or riding.

On day 7 or Heritage Breed Week, we remember who came before!Tamworth PigTamworth pigs are an english breed of pig bred...
05/21/2026

On day 7 or Heritage Breed Week, we remember who came before!

Tamworth Pig

Tamworth pigs are an english breed of pig bred specifically for bacon. The exact origin of the breed is unknown but is considered to be one of the oldest english breeds of pig. Tamworths are a medium to large pig with a ginger, red-gold, or red color.

On day 7 of Heritage Breed Week, we remember those who came before!Ayrshire CowAyrshire Cows is a breed of cattle that ...
05/21/2026

On day 7 of Heritage Breed Week, we remember those who came before!

Ayrshire Cow

Ayrshire Cows is a breed of cattle that originated from the County of Ayr in Scotland before the 1800’s. During the development of the breed, it was known as the Dunlop, then the Cunningham, and finally settled on Ayrshire. Ayrshires are a red and white dairy cow, known for their horns that can reach a foot in length. They are strong, hardy cattle with good conformation and not prone to have leg or hoof problems. Their temperament is dolce and friendly in nature. Their strength, hardines, and temperament make Ayrshire cows great at being oxen. Oxen are cattle trained to work at pulling a plow or wagon.

The American Guinea Hog trots into day 6 of Heritage Breed Week!The American Guinea Hog is a small breed of hog believed...
05/20/2026

The American Guinea Hog trots into day 6 of Heritage Breed Week!

The American Guinea Hog is a small breed of hog believed to date back to about 200 years ago from the American South. The exact founding of the breed is unknown but has records from 1811 and noted by Thomas Jefferson and other farmers. The breed was popular for small farms and homesteads. American Guinea Hogs can survive foraging for their own food and can survive on the roughest of forages. Their black skin and thick bristles protect them from sun and harsh weather. American Guinea Hogs are mainly lard producing pigs, but still have good quality hams and bacon. As large scale farming became the norm and homesteads began to disappear the breed started to decline. Research in 2009 by the American Guinea Hog Association, estimated there may be fewer than 400 American Guinea Hogs in the United States. Since then the numbers have been rising thanks to interest in traditional farming methods and an interest in protecting heritage breeds from extinction. You can meet Homeplace’s American Guinea Hogs at the hog crib.

Border Leicester Sheep scamper into day 5 of Heritage Breed Week!Border Leicester is a sheep breed founded by George & M...
05/19/2026

Border Leicester Sheep scamper into day 5 of Heritage Breed Week!

Border Leicester is a sheep breed founded by George & Matthew Culley of Fenton, Northumberland, England in 1967. A family friend to the Culley’s Robert Bakewell from Leicestershire, England, is greatly credited in helping develop and improve the breed. George Washington was the first to introduce the Border Leicester sheep to America. Border Leicester sheep is a dual purpose breed for their meat, milk, and good quality wool. Homeplace has two pure bred Border Leicester sheep, Carl and Miss Adventure. Homeplace also has three Border Leicester crosses (½ Border Leicester, ¼ Morino, and ¼ Gotland), Braadley, Rebaa, and Lollipop. You can meet Homeplace’s sheep at the stock barn.

The Pony of America (POA) gallops into day 4 of Heritage Breed Week!Pony of America (POA) is a pony breed founded in 195...
05/18/2026

The Pony of America (POA) gallops into day 4 of Heritage Breed Week!

Pony of America (POA) is a pony breed founded in 1954 by Les Boomhower with the foundation stallion Black Hand. The breed was created by combining Arabians, Appaloosas, Quarter Horses, Welsh Ponies, and Shetland Ponies together. Creating a large pony breed that has small horse features. They are bred for children that are too large to ride small ponies but not ready to ride large horses. They are great for any discipline, be it English, western, jumping, dressage, or driving. Their calm nature makes them excellent as therapy horses, which our POA, Cinnamon is trained and worked as in the past. POA’s can come in many colors but are only allowed to be registered with an appaloosa pattern. The most common appaloosa pattern is blanket (white on the flank with or without spots or leopard (white body with a lot or few spots). Cinnamon is a rarer color called a snowflake appaloosa roan. Snowflake appaloosa have small white spots all over their body looking like falling snow. Roan is a mix of white and dark color hairs throughout the coat. You can meet Homeplace’s POA, Cinnamon, at the mule and horse pen.

Cinnamon was saddled up and enjoying a nice walk around the farm today!
05/17/2026

Cinnamon was saddled up and enjoying a nice walk around the farm today!

The Missouri Mule rounds out day 3 of Heritage Breed Week!Missouri Mules are a cross of a draft horse mare and a Mammoth...
05/17/2026

The Missouri Mule rounds out day 3 of Heritage Breed Week!

Missouri Mules are a cross of a draft horse mare and a Mammoth Jack donkey sire. Homeplace’s Missouri Mule, Todd, mother was a Belgian Draft mare. This makes Todd also a Belgian Draft Mule. They are bred to combine the strength of a draft horse with the stamina and hardiness of a donkey. This makes them require less food and breaks than a draft horse doing the same work. They were prized during the 19th and 20th century for plowing, pulling, and transportation. In 1995, Missouri Mules were declared the state animal of Missouri. The University of Missouri uses a team of Missouri Mules for parades and events. You can meet Homeplace’s Missouri Mule, Todd, at the mule and horse pen.

It's day two of Heritage Breed Week, and today's featured breed is none other than our Cayuga Ducks!The Cayuga duck was ...
05/16/2026

It's day two of Heritage Breed Week, and today's featured breed is none other than our
Cayuga Ducks!

The Cayuga duck was founded around 1840 in the Finger Lake region of New York. The breed got their name “Cayuga” from the native people from that area. Cayuga’s are medium-sized duck breed with black feathers. Their black feathers have an iridescent sheen in bright light, with hues of green, blue, and purple. Male Cayuga’s have a greenish head and curly tail feathers. As the birds age, they start getting white feathers mixed in their plumage, giving them a dalmatian look. Female’s get white feathers faster than males. Cayuga ducks are used for their meat and eggs. Females can lay up to about 150 large grey eggs a year. You can see Homeplace’s Cayuga Ducks free roaming the Homeplace farm (often hanging around the single pen house or orchard).

Come get some play time in as we spoil our horse amd mule this Sunday! From 2-3pm, Todd and Cinnamon will be looking for...
05/15/2026

Come get some play time in as we spoil our horse amd mule this Sunday! From 2-3pm, Todd and Cinnamon will be looking forward to seeing you!

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4512 The Trace
Dover, TN
37058

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Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
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