New Year, New Arrivals at Family Farm in Dublin Zoo
Wednesday, 1st February 2012
Dublin Zoo and Agri Aware are celebrating 2012’s first arrivals. Last week, Rosie, a Tamworth pig welcomed ten piglets, and this week, Bella, Family Farm’s Friesian cow gave birth to a healthy male calf.
The ten piglets are Rosie’s second litter, with five males and five females. During the first week, the piglets remained close to their mum Rosie, but over the past few days, they have started to explore their new surroundings.
Eddie O’Brien, team leader at Family Farm, a joint partnership between Dublin Zoo and Agri Aware said, "The piglets are full of beans and can be seen running around chasing after each other in their pen. We are keeping a close eye on two little runts in the litter, just to make sure they are getting an equal share of the food. However, we are very happy so far, as each piglet is healthy and making good progress. We’re very excited to have these new arrivals."
Bella’s calf was born early on Wednesday morning and he was suckling his mother within three hours. This is Bella’s second calf and team leader Eddie O’Brien describes the calf as being jet black, except for a white star on his forehead and four white socks. For further information on Dublin Zoo, Agri Aware and the Family Farm, visit http://www.dublinzoo.ie
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