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BARTLETT
Bartlett is one of twelve geese that reside at the farm. Some of them were abandoned by people, when they decided they didn’t want a goose and released them into the wild. These geese are not able to care for themselves in the wild. They need shelter and food. Barlett along with his friends, enjoy taking occasional swims in Meadowbrook pond.
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CLAUDIUS
Claudius is the Winslow Farm swan. He was brought to the farm by a vet who had treated him after the large bird had been attacked by a fox. He suffered a damaged foot and lost half of his wing. Named after the roman emperor, he has lived here at the farm for four years.
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EBENZER
Ebenezer was attacking people and causing traffic problems. He had been feeding at someone’s bird feeder as well. He was brought to Winslow Farm where he could live happily and safely.
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ASHES & SMOKEY
Ashes and Smokey are two young Canada geese. They were found abandoned and brought to the farm. Ashes has a bad wing and is unable to fly. The two geese follow the volunteers around and like to splash around in any puddle they come across.
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JIN
Jin is one of several pheasants at the farm. He was found in the Toys R Us in North Attleboro parking lot where the local animal shelter caught him and asked if Winslow Farm could take him in. He is a gold pheasant or also known as a Chinese pheasant. Native to China, Jin’s (rhymes with shine) name means literally gold in Chinese.
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ROBIN HOOD
Robin Hood came to the farm with his two sisters as baby chicks. They were found in a box abandoned in someone's yard. They were packed together without any space to move around. This good samaritan brought the baby chicks to the farm. Robin Hood can often be found around the Winslow House. The farm is often a last resort for chickens who can no longer lay eggs.
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ORION
Orion was a gift to Debra White. He is one of 4 peacocks that are at the farm. Winslow Farm is also home to one female peahen. Orion is a white peacock which is a color variation of the Indian Blue Peacock. His white plumage makes for a truly elegant and magnificent sight.
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SYDNEY
Sydney and Aussie were rescued from an emu farm and were going to be slaughtered. Emus are the second largest bird in the world and they are also very fast running birds. They often join in when the horses run. Sydney and Aussie makes calls that consist of loud booming and drumming sounds.
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