Eriphos Farm

"Where Every Animal Is Special"

Pets

In addition to the animals we raise, we have many "pets". These animals are greatly loved creatures that we have around for "no reason" other than we enjoy their company. On a visit to our farm, you may meet any of these animals.

 Milo and Scooter

    These cats are two brothers that live in our barn. While they are good mousers (and "squirrelers" and "rabbiters") they enjoy the lazy life of cat food and sunshine. Milo is a yellow tabby and Scooter a black and white tuxedo. They are eight year old neutered males, born June of 2000. We rescued them as twelve week old kittens that couldn't be touched. Milo is now a people kitty and Scooter is tolerant of "his people". We all sadly miss their brother, Morris, that died August 5th, 2008. He was a wonderful people greeter. Now Milo is taking his place with greeting visitors.

Guineas

    Any visitor is sure to meet these guard animals. Our guineas, Huey, Dewey, and Louie, make us aware of any "intruders" and take care of any ticks, fleas, or other small pest. Although they can be annoying with their shrill scream, we all agree that these handsome boys are useful to have around. 

Buddy

    Buddy Bird is a nine year old Quaker Parakeet. He loves to talk, and says about 50 words and phrases. He has learned to associate words and actions, such as "Good night" when lights are turned off.

Baby Bird

    Baby Bird is a fifteen year old blue crown conure. He says many phrases (most include a part of his name) such as "Baby Bird!", "B-Bird", and "Hey Baby!". Thank you to Tina Travis for giving him to us!

   Sam  

When we got him                                            At 10 days. Growing pin feathers!!

Sam is is a one year old Quaker parakeet. He was given to us because of his previous owner's allergies. Sam is a small Quaker who was an unhappy plucker when he arrived. He has adjusted well and grown his feathers back! Sam is a very loving little bird and enjoys Teri's company. He gives kisses, loves to make an assortment of noises. He can sing like a canary and talks saying many phases. He especially loves to imitate Baby Bird.  

Caesarion

Caesarion is a purebred traditional sealpoint Siamese neutered male. He was born March 27th, 2005. He was bred by Belynda Miller of Defiance, MO.

Christy

Christy is our black and white spayed female house cat. She was born September of 1994. We got her from Laurel Grench, who rescued her from a parking lot in Illinois.

Pip

Pip is our blue and white spayed female house cat. We got her from Wanda Twellman of Moscow Mills, MO. Pip was born in 1996.

Bo

Bo is our boa constrictor. He was born in February 1995 (yes, born as constrictors are live bearers unlike other snakes)  and eight feet long. Bo is extremely docile, though startling to many of our visitors. He has gone to many daycares and petting zoos to help educate people that snakes are not to be feared.