A day at the Fearrington Art Show with Keith and Jerry concludes in a visit to the 
“Belted Barnyard.” Keith tells us, “It will feature the VERY famous Belted Livestock that receive loving care and much notoriety!!!”
The “Belted Barnyard” website adds, “For over two centuries, the Fearrington farm and its rolling pastures have dotted the landscape between Pittsboro and Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The farm, now a vibrant village consisting of shops, restaurants and an award-winning inn, still 
features rolling pastures, farm animals, the dairy barn, silo, and other farm structures. Several of these original buildings have been re-adapted and now form the heart of our Village Center.”
It seems appropriate to me to remember in December that in the Biblical story of Jesus’s birth he is born in a stable. Most of the stories of that time tell of shepherds, angels and kings. Yet, I would imagine that the closest creatures to that birth were cows, donkeys and maybe chickens.
Take a few moments and walk with Keith and Jerry in the 
“Belted Farmyard.” Photographs are from Keith’s camera and the Fearrington website.
Happy Holidays,
Tim
GALLOWAY COWS
“Most notable of the farm animals are the beloved signature black and white 
belted cows, a rare breed of Scottish beef cattle that was introduced to the United States back in the 1950s. In 1982, R.B. Fitch brought a herd of six Belted Galloway Cows from Virginia to Fearrington. There are now over thirty pet Belties grazing our pastures. Guests often refer to the Belted Galloways as “oreo cows.”
COLUMBIAN WYANDOTTE CHICKENS
“In 2015, another breed found its way to the Fearrington farm — black and white Columbian Wyandotte chickens! First exhibited in 1890 in Chicago, these rare, hearty birds are known for their good disposition in flocks. The Columbian 
Wyandotte is a medium sized bird with a white feather body and contrasting black and silver neck and tail plumage. Fearrington’s beloved chickens can be found pecking away near the Fearrington Barn in their coop.”
GOATS
“Black and white goats frolick in the fields with the Belties. Named for a harmless hereditary genetic disorder known as myotonia congenita, fainting goats do not truly faint, but stiffen when startled. The goats appear to have arrived in Tennessee in the early 1800s, courtesy of a reclusive and unnamed farm worker who was most likely from Nova Scotia.”
When you visit North Carolina, be sure to include Fearrington Village in your itinerary! Thank you for strolling through the barnyard with Keith & Jerry.
To view Keith’s “FEARRINGTON ART SHOW 2” – click here
Again, Tim and Lorelie….I am so grateful to be a part of “nesting” in your creative blog along with so many talented friends!!! So delighted to have the Belted Galloways and the rest of the famous “herd” receive such GLOBAL recognition. Since I have always confessed to my love affair with all livestock, I do have an issue defending my visit to the drive thru!! In closing…color me VERY honored to have my contributions included.
Keith
So wonderful! The pictures are lovely, and the narrative informative. Thank you for sharing! Also enjoyed the personable comment from the author as well!