Vaughn Deer Farm

06/13/2026

Porky is finding his way to beat this heat! What's your favorite way to cool off in the summer?

Porky is Vietnamese Pot Bellied Pig. He is one of three pot bellied pigs kept here at Vaughn Deer Farm.
Pot bellied pigs are sometimes marketed as teacup pigs leading people to believe they stay an easily manageable size. While they are a dwarf swine they do reach sizes in excess of 200 pounds.

They also are extremely intelligent and easily trainable, however this also means that they need a lot of mental stimulation and like dogs can become destructive if not properly stimulated.

Also because pigs are considered farm animals they are subject to zoning laws making them illegal to keep in most towns and cities.

Due to their large size, complex behavioral needs, and legality issues Vietnamese Pot Bellied Pigs are frequently surrendered pets. However, if you would like to meet Porky and his two brothers Chuck, and Herby you can come see them here Saturday 10 am -5 pm and Sunday 12pm - 5 pm

06/06/2026

STAFF SPOTLIGHT!!!

This months Staff Spotlight is D**k Vaughn!

D**k is not only our Vice President but he is also our hoofstock manager, and our contractor. D**k is responsible for all of the construction projects that have been completed and are currently underway at Vaughn Deer Farm.

D**k also takes pride in caring for the various hoofstock we have at our sanctuary, which includes deer, goats, donkeys, mini horses, and mini cows.

FUN FACT: D**k currently holds the record at Vaughn Deer Farm for most tape measures thrown into a pond.

Come out and meet D**k and all of the animals he cares for and hear all about the new projects at Vaughn Deer Farm.

05/31/2026

05/30/2026

ANIMAL SPOTLIGHT!!!

This month's animal spotlight is our Virginia Opossums, Pearl and Minnie.

These are some of the most misunderstood animals we have at Vaughn Deer Farm and Wildlife Sanctuary.

Although they may not look like it, Virginia Opossums are amazingly clean animals and spend a great deal of time grooming themselves throughout the day.

Virginia Opossums are also the only native marsupial in North America meaning they carry their young, which are called Joey's, in a pouch located on their belly.

Opossums are also part of nature's clean up crew. Along with small rodents, reptiles, and various bugs, a vast majority of the Virginia Opossums diet is carrion, already dead animals.

Virginia Opossums are also resistant to Lyme disease, rabies, and even snake bites, making them an important part of our natural ecosystem.

05/15/2026

Now that's something you don't see everyday!

Come see us tomorrow for our season opening, and see for yourself all the cool, crazy things that go on around here.

SATURDAYS: 10 AM - 5 PM
SUNDAYS: 12PM - 5 PM

05/13/2026

Butterball the cat has been working hard (supervising) getting the farm ready for our season opening! Come on out and see him and all our other animals THIS Saturday from 10 to 5 or Sunday from 12 to 5!

05/10/2026

VAUGHN DEER FARM SEASON OPENING!!!
MAY 16TH 10AM - 5PM
MAY 17TH 12PM - 5PM
OPEN EVERY WEEKEND!!!

Now is the exciting time of spring where new life is being welcomed into the world. With lots of baby animals from the deer to the frogs creatures great and small are having young this time of year.

The most common call that we get this time of year is about fawns, baby deer, that appears to have been abandoned by their mother. More often than not the mothers are close by and will return to their baby in a matter of time.

Fawns have amazing camouflage and no natural scent so they are very well protected from predators.

The best thing you can do for a fawn unless you are absolutely sure it is sick or injured is to leave them alone.

03/21/2026

Clean up day was very productive!! Thank you Glenda for lending us Rodney for a day. Opening day for the season is coming up quick. We have lots of things to get done before the season opens!