Animals on Cloud 9 Farm

For the Love of Calf

Saving a calf's life is pretty important stuff around Cloud 9 Farm. The vet said that mother cow abandonment of baby is rare but it does happen. What to do in that case is to immediately take over being the mama. Of course, we gave Elsie the cow, plenty of chances to step up...but she didn't.

For the Love of Turkeys

Cloud 9 farm is a sanctuary for wildlife and turkeys are so prevalent in Western North Carolina but here but here, they have full roam of the 200 acre farm and don't have to interact with highway traffic, roads or people. In the spring, especially, you'll want to be here because mating season is upon us. It's when the tom turkeys fan their tails and gobble with importance hoping to attract hens for their harem. Hens act oblivious by continuing to forage around but you can tell they are well aware of the courting around them as they stay close to the flock. Many good photography moments can be seen just by sitting on our pasture observation bench next to their playground pasture.

Yes, my dog actually snorted with the new smells on Cloud 9 Farm.

Why Take your Pet with you on Vacation?

Your dog deserves a vacation, too! Find a pet-friendly cabin that allows you to take your best friend along without the hassle of boarding or pet sitters. Truthfully, you have your pet because YOU are their forever home and they want to be with YOU. Especially if your dog experiences anxiety when you’re gone, it could magnify any health issues that you’d have to [ MORE » ]

Mountain Lizard

Look who came to visit Cloud 9. A blue tailed skink! If you like to explore under rocks or want your children to have the experience of outdoor living, there are many opportunities in our big outdoors on Cloud 9 Farm.

Elsie the Cow with Baby Helen

New Calf at Cloud 9 Farm

Red Angus Calf Born…Helen When a calf is born on the property and a vacationer is staying, they get to name it. That’s how baby Helen got named. “So, mom, up in heaven, you now have a name’s sake,” the couple from Chicago quipped. Elsie, the mamma, was mated with our big, black, Angus bull but it looks like the red angus genetics won [ MORE » ]
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