Meet the Residents.
The animals you’ll meet below are permanent residents of Hidden Bee Farm Animal Rescue. Each one has a story, and all receive lifelong care, safety, and support here on the farm.
We especially welcome animals others pass over.
Hidden Bee Farm makes a deliberate effort to take in animals that need more from us. More time, more patience, more care. That includes seniors, animals with disabilities, and animals managing conditions that most rescues aren’t equipped to handle long-term.
- Senior animals who are harder to place
- Blind animals, including those blind from birth
- Animals with amputations
- Animals wearing braces or recovering from serious injuries
- Skeletal and genetic conditions requiring ongoing management
- Animals with long-term medical or mobility needs
We can’t always say yes. Space and resources are real limits. But these are the animals we think about first.
Horses & Ponies
Every horse here on the farm comes with ongoing care needs. Several are cherished seniors, one is blind, one lives with a collapsing esophagus, and all of them require regular farrier work, hoof management, and veterinary oversight to stay comfortable and healthy. Katz is our one highly spirited soul, keeping life interesting and reminding us that personality matters just as much as care plans.
These horses are not here to be worked, sold, or passed along. They are here to be safe. Their care is lifelong, and it is only possible because of continued community support.
Firefly
Blind
Goldie
Goldie was already blind when she came to us. We don’t know exactly when or how she lost her sight, but she arrived that way and has been well cared for here ever since.
Johnny
Donkeys
Donkeys are famously resilient, gentle, and deeply social creatures — and ours are no exception. Many arrived with physical needs and emotional wounds, and all of them thrive thanks to ongoing hoof care, feeding support, and regular attention from our volunteer team. They’re not “barn extras”; they’re family, and their unique personalities have become some of the most cherished here at Hidden Bee Farm.
Silver Bell
Brianna
Cows
At Hidden Bee Farm, our herd of seven cows has a special place in our hearts. These gentle giants come from all over, each with their own path to the farm. Among them are two remarkable blind cows who navigate life with incredible grace and resilience, and a wonderful male “emotional support” cow who stays close and provides comfort and companionship.
Cows are herd animals, and ours thrive together. They spend their days grazing, playing, and soaking up the sun, living safe, steady lives in the community we’ve built here, thanks to continued support.
Oliver
Blind Since Birth
Rita
Rita was born blind. She has always navigated the world without sight, and she does it well.
Blind Since Birth
Samson
Samson was born blind. He has never known sight, and it has never slowed him down.
The Pigs
Our pigs are some of the funniest, most affectionate characters you’ll ever meet. Each of them came to Hidden Bee Farm because someone underestimated how big, smart, and long-lived pigs can be. They thrive in their spacious pastures, love attention, and have unique personalities that make every day on the farm brighter.
The Goats
Oh, so many goats here on the farm. Each one is a different breed, many are in their senior years, and they make sure life is never dull. Our vet once told us goats are like teenagers — they do not listen and they always find trouble. Between the stubborn moments, the comedy, and the surprisingly sweet hearts, they are some of the most entertaining and beloved animals we have.
Just Arrived
Stewart
Murrey
Thelma
Sophie
The Sheep
CC has been with us for a while now, and she is one of the more remarkable animals on the farm. She lives with Spider Lamb Syndrome, a genetic skeletal condition classified as semi-lethal. Most lambs born with it don’t survive six months. CC has her own timeline.
We recently welcomed three new girls — Bonnie, Wendy, and Tink. They are Babydoll sheep who came to us from a family who had already rescued them from a difficult petting zoo situation. When that family’s circumstances changed, they trusted us with the girls. Bonnie is 15 and in her senior years. Wendy and Tink are 5 and still settling in. Jackson has already helped welcome them, and we are glad they are here.
Spider Lamb Syndrome
New Arrival
Senior · Age 15
Bonnie
Bonnie is in her twilight years and she deserves exactly the kind of patience and care we can give her here.
New Arrival
Babydoll Sheep · Age 5
Wendy
Still finding her footing here. New places take time, especially after hard ones.
New Arrival
Babydoll Sheep · Age 5
Tink
Came with Wendy and Bonnie. A little cautious right now, but safe. We’re giving her all the time she needs.
Others On The Farm
Not every rescue story fits neatly into one category. These are the hardworking, quirky, and much loved farm friends that keep the place running. From our turkeys and chicks to our bees and barn companions, they all play a role here, and they all rely on daily care, feed, shelter, and the behind the scenes costs that keep a rescue farm healthy and safe.
The Bees
The Chicks (33 of them)
Still Part of This Farm
Some of the animals who shaped this rescue are no longer with us. They are not footnotes. They were residents, companions, and in some cases, the reason this place exists at all. This section is for them.
Jasper & Zephyr
Goats · Close to 18 years with usJasper and Zephyr were Jackson’s first goats, and their story with us goes back further than this farm does. We had them before we ever moved to Tennessee. Before we had horses. Before any of this had a name or an address. Back then we were boarding them, not farming, and they were simply two goats who belonged to our family and traveled with our life as it changed.
When we made the long move to Tennessee, Jasper and Zephyr came with us. So did Firefly and Dixie. That was the beginning of what eventually became Hidden Bee Farm, and those four animals were part of it from the very first mile. There was no rescue yet. No farm to speak of. Just our family, a new place, and the animals we had already been caring for long enough that bringing them with us was never a question.
They stayed close to 18 years in all. They were here through every version of what this place became. We lost both of them within weeks of each other to old age, and it was incredibly hard. Losing either one would have been painful. Losing both so close together felt like the closing of something that had been open for most of our adult lives.
They were not just longtime animals on a rescue farm. They were part of our life before this farm existed, and they were still here when it became something we are proud of. That is not a small thing.
Hammie
Pig
A beloved part of this farm. Hammie is missed every day.
Peter
Goat
Peter had a real place here, and left a mark on everyone who knew him.
Brownie
Goat
Kind, steady, and always present. The farm feels his absence.
Mr. Darcy
Rooster
He had opinions, volume, and presence. He ran his section of the farm like he owned it.
Tom
Farm Resident
Quiet and steady. The kind of animal you notice most once they are gone.
Michael
Tortoise
Michael was our lifelong tortoise.
How You Can Help Support the Farm
Rescue doesn’t end at intake. Every animal at Hidden Bee Farm requires daily care, ongoing medical attention, proper nutrition, and safe shelter for life. Donations directly fund feed, veterinary care, farrier services, facility upkeep, and emergency needs. Your support is what allows these animals to stay safe, healthy, and home.
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