The Animals of Guildford Farm
A farm isn't a farm without its animals.
Alongside the families, friends and volunteers, Guildford Farm has its own residents — some who belong here by design, and others who simply decided to move in.
With the Swan River on its doorstep, the Farm is also home to a surprising variety of wildlife. From horses grazing the paddocks to waterbirds passing through the river's edge, animals are very much part of the everyday life of the Farm.
The Farm Dog
Lulu
Jack Russell x DachshundChief ball chaser & unofficial grounds inspector
Lulu is never far from the action. She spends her days sniffing out interesting things, digging where she probably shouldn't and chasing anything that looks remotely like a ball.
The Horses
Rosie
Peter
Sunny
Our horses have moved into horse heaven.
Grass up to their knees, and lots of attention from the neighbours on the lane. When the Guildford Grammar rowers are training on the river, they look out with curiosity at the comings and goings.
At the moment we have Sunny, Peter and Rosie. Rosie is a beautiful black Heritage Australian Stockhorse, and we're hoping she gets pregnant this Spring — hopefully next year we might have a black foal dashing around.
The Wild Visitors
Some live here. Some just drop by.
Max & Mia
Self-Appointed Site SupervisorsThese two wild ducks started turning up every day — and apparently decided the Farm needed supervising. Rain or shine, Max and Mia make their rounds, keeping a close eye on what's happening around the place. Mia is more talkative and leads the way, while Max is a little more shy — but they come into the stables each morning and night to visit. We hope one day they'll bring their ducklings to visit too.
Being right alongside the Swan River means Guildford Farm is never far from wildlife. Waterbirds are regular visitors, moving between the river, the paddocks and the wetlands around the Farm.
Jake has been keeping an eye out with his camera, capturing some of the birds that visit the Farm in their natural surroundings. This growing collection is a small record of the wildlife that shares this place with us.
Our feathered neighbours were here before us
A Yellow-billed Spoonbill was spotted hunting across the floodplains during this July's restoration work — one of the many birds that have long made Guildford Farm their home.
And Who Knows Who'll Turn Up Next?
As the Farm settles back into life, we're sure Max, Mia and Lulu won't be the last residents to make themselves at home.
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