News ## This year at the Big Thunder Ranch petting farm we will have two new additions to the family: a miniature Hereford cow and a black lamb. They will be in the area starting mid-November (I'd guess sometime close to the start of Holiday season). The pardoned turkeys and Santa's reindeer will not be available for viewing this year. I can't wait to see pictures of the new animals! (Taken from The Hub, the CM website)
They should name the cow Richard, as in Richard of Hereford from Shakespeare's Richard II 😀 nerd moment. - ladylikesdisney
921.5 #95 12:08PM
Richard really isn't much of a female name, I could understand if the Hereford was going to be a bull or even a steer but not for a cow or heifer :) - mrscttlemstr 236.9 #1144 9:10PM
Kevin wasn't much of a female name either 😉🐣 - cesium55 529.7 #216 7:58AM
Great... Now people can show their kids where big thunder ranch BBQ menu items come from... 🐮 - BambooMike
121.8 #2698 1:00PM
😦 Are they taking away Santa too? It's sad to see Christmas touches like this taken from the parks. I loved seeing the reindeer and turkey! It felt kinda small town and hokey. - Sweet_Irish_Cream
2550.5 #22 12:34PM
I hope they don't take away Santa! - IDVandalSkipperCM 1291.3 #63 12:35PM
Where would I take my Christmas card photos?!?! 😭😭😭😭😭 - bluefairy 627.1 #174 2:54PM
I agree! My Maggie will be sad! - Mrsblue 692.4 #145 10:45AM
This is kind of sad. Although, I remember overhearing people complaining about the smell of the reindeer last year when I was there. Didn't bother me, but wondering if this has something to do with it. 'Course, I can't imagine a cow smelling much better but what does this suburban girl know?! :) - mouseprincess
307.9 #572 5:21PM
I didn't even think of that, however they are animals and it is in a petting zoo location. Can't keep it smelling like roses all the time. Even Main Street sometimes ends up smelling like a barn, but it just reminds me of the county fair at home. - IDVandalSkipperCM 1291.3 #63 9:39PM
Agreed. I thought it was weird that people were complaining :/ - mouseprincess 307.9 #572 2:34PM
Cattle do not have the extra glands that reindeer have, so no, they will not have the same smell. I have to say, sometimes I would rather smell cattle than some of the people we run across in our everyday life! LOL - mrscttlemstr 236.9 #1144 9:18PM
How sad, I'm going to miss them. - mswendybe
193.4 #1712 9:47PM
What??? No reindeer? That's a bummer. - HRZee
11.5 #6330 10:03PM
I loved telling my kids. Thats where the reindeer take vacation after Christmas. - DisneyVacationLover
274.8 #781 2:59PM
I'm really looking forward to the cow! Sad about the reindeer though. - MrsSchnooks
572.6 #193 8:21AM
bump :] for full info on the Reindeers and their replacements :] - MEHlanie_Mouse
690.9 #146 7:03PM
Could you go in and pet the reindeer? - Sharkgrrl19
202.9 #1584 9:14PM
You used to be able to pet them from outside the enclosure but I don't think you were ever allowed inside with them. - IDVandalSkipperCM 1291.3 #63 7:50AM