Meet The Animals

Icelandic Sheep

Icelandic sheep are a triple-purpose heritage breed prized for their fine wool, delicious meat, and exceptional maternal instincts. With thousand-year-old genetics tracing back to Viking stock, Icelandics are hardy, efficient grazers that thrive on forage and minimal input. Their fleece, naturally colorful and dual-coated, is highly sought after by hand-spinners and fiber artists. At Higganum Hills Farm, we raise our sheep with respect and care, focusing on strong genetics, parasite resilience, and gentle temperaments suited for both homesteads and working farms.

  • Naturally hardy and adaptable to New England climates

  • Beautiful fleeces in a range of colors, ideal for fiber arts

  • Efficient pasture grazers – excellent for regenerative grazing systems

  • Known for easy lambing and strong maternal instincts

  • Meat is tender and mild, often preferred for small-scale or specialty markets

Why Icelandic Sheep?

KuneKune Pigs

Our Kunekune pigs are a gentle heritage breed known for their calm temperament and love of grazing. Raised outdoors, they spend their days exploring pasture, rooting naturally, and living at an unhurried pace that supports both their wellbeing and the land they live on. As part of our working farm, they play an important role in land stewardship and soil health while also bringing a sense of curiosity and charm to daily life at Higganum Hills Farm.

  • Excellent pasture grazers, well-suited for regenerative and small-scale farming

  • Naturally docile and personable, making them ideal for family farms

  • Slow-growing heritage breed that develops deep flavor and beautiful marbling

  • Efficient on feed compared to commercial pig breeds

  • Well-adapted to outdoor living in New England climates

The Kunekune Difference

Donkey

Donkeys have long been valued as steady, intelligent, and deeply intuitive animals. Known for their calm presence and strong bonds, they bring both function and heart to a working farm. At Higganum Hills Farm, our donkey pays an important role in daily farm life while also being a beloved part of our family.

Raised with patience and respect, our donkey is accustomed to regular handling, pasture living, and thoughtful care suited to New England seasons.

A Steady Presence on the Farm

  • Naturally alert and observant of their surroundings

  • Form strong bonds with people and protective of their herd and territory

  • Thrive on routine, gentle handling, and pasture-based care

  • Can deter predators through awareness and assertive presence

  • Contribute to the rhythm and balance of the farm