WHEN is a lamb not a lamb? When it’s a geep, obviously, and Follyfoot Farm at Fountaindale can prove it. It sounds bizarre but this unusual animal is officially known as a geep. Farm supervisor Tracey Yeomans says the hybrid animal is quite rare and it’s birth took everyone by surprise. The farm is the proud carer of the unusual animal born earlier this month. The cuddly bundle of joy was born to a ewe but is a throw back from his father, a ram that has goat genes.
“Everyone here was blown away when it was born,” Ms Yeomans said.
“We immediately researched the internet for other examples and discovered it is a rarity.
He is a favourite attraction for children on their daily visits as part of the farm’s contribution to their Early Years Learning Framework. Follyfoot Farm specialises in nurturing and educating children aged up to 6.Oreo is vibrantly happy, gets lots of love from his sheep mum and is growing each day. But he won’t stay at the farm, as he is owned by a Yarramalong Valley family.“The children and staff have called the geep Oreo as he has black and white markings. He also has floppy ears and straight hair, not wool like a sheep. He has more goat features than a lamb.” news.com.au by Errol Smith.
