In 2005, we evolved our farm from producing dairy cattle to specializing in suckler cow husbandry. It was important to us that we keep an old breed of cattle on our farm. To this end, we chose the rare Tux-Zillertal cattle. This highly-endangered breed of cattle is known to have strong characters. The calves stay with their mothers for the first year of life and are suckled by the cow. We market the meat of the animals to make people aware of its delicious flavour.
In 2008, a few chickens found a new home in our garden. The old two-hen breed Sulmtaler convinced us due to its appearance. Since then, different breeds have joined – our flock of chickens has become colourful, and our breakfast eggs have different colours too! Our chickens are allowed to scratch in a separate part of the garden all year round.
Two runner ducks have joined the chickens. They're named Max and Moritz, and they not only keep our garden free of snails, but also provide excellent entertainment with their chatter.
A somewhat shy tomcat named Hugo has also recently started lurking around the yard.