The Rare Breeds Farm is a unique collection of rare and unusual breeds of domesticated farm animals, many of the breeds kept are on the brink of extinction and not on public displays any where else in the world. Here you will find breeds of Cattle, Sheep, Pigs, & Poultry in forms and colours that you never previously knew existed. This is the place you will discover there is no such thing as an ‘ordinary’ farm animal! William’s Rare Breeds Farm is believed to be the first of its kind in Australia, opening its gates to the public; offering guided tours, and that is totally dedicated to rare breeds and does not keep main stream commercial stock.

On the tour you will learn about these fascinating animals, their origins, purpose, and why they have become so rare. Even those of farming, veterinarian, and zoological backgrounds will gain a greater insight from this highly informative, personally conducted tour by the owner and curator: William Marshall.          

          The purpose of the Rare Breeds Farm:

• To collect and maintain breeding groups of rare breeds of domesticated farm animals.

• Make surplus breeding stock available to others interested in their conservation.

• Conduct tours to educate the public about the breeds and their plight.

• Instigate research on the various breeds

• Collect and freeze Embryos and Semen, as a genetic safe guard against disaster (ie. Disease),  & to also prevent genetic drift.

• Import and export genetics of rare breeds of domesticated farm animals

 The Rare Breeds Farm is located 2 km west of Stoke Bay on the North Coast Road, Kangaroo Island, South Australia.

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