Midsize & Mini Moos & Goats
At Jet Black Farms, we take pride in being a local small business that is deeply rooted in our community. Our family-owned and family-centered approach shapes everything we do, from the products we offer to the events we host, and the relationships we build with our customers. We believe that being part of a community means more than just providing goods and services; it's about fostering connections and supporting each other.
Our commitment to quality is reflected in the care and dedication we put into our breeding program. We strive to create a welcoming environment where families can come together, learn about our animals, get hands-on experience on the farm, and enjoy quality time together!
At Jet Black Farms our focus is Scottish Highlands (Coos), LongHorns, HighHorns, and mini Highlands.
— A small family owned Farm + Homestead, named after Police K9, Jet —
Family-Centered Activities Everyone Will Love
We offer a unique opportunity for families to spend quality time together while engaging in fun and interactive activities, both on and off the farm. Specializing in mobile events, here are some of our top mobile adventures that ensure a memorable experience for all ages:
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A petting zoo that comes to you!
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The ultimate wedding guests to top off the perfect day ! Beer burros & Mini Moos for photos, cocktail hours, and more!
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Bringing Goat therapy anywhere!
These activities foster bonding, laughter, and cherished memories. Contact us to book your event or for more information about our services.
Check out our Facebook page for more activities and events happening on the farm. Stay updated with our latest events, & join us for fun experiences throughout the year.
Rent-A-Coops are SOLD OUT!
Our chick rentals are sold out for the 2026 season. Join our emailing list or follow us on Facebook, for 2027 updates.
Our Rent-a-Coop program includes a mini indoor coop, fluffy baby chicks, and the sweetest summer memories!
What We Offer:
Rent A Coop
Mobile Barnyard
“I Do” With Moos (+ Beer donkeys)
Animal Grams
Photography on the Farm
Animal Rental for Photography (off-site)
Monthly Farm Events
Cattle & Goat Sales
Latest News on the Farm!
Our sweet girl Ruby, recently calved!
Introducing Eeyore
[Shoutout to our Name Game Winners for his name!]
On October 10th, around 6:00 AM Ruby calved a fluffy, Dun Highland bull. This is Ruby’s fifth calf! She calved unassisted, and has been taking care of Eeyore flawlessly. Ruby is a very sweet Mama, and has no issues with us approaching her baby.
As of right now, Eeyore will be weaned & ready to find a new home, in April. Until then, we will be socializing him with both kids & adults through our events, working with him daily in halter training and basic control, and otherwise soaking up all the baby calf love that we can!
If you’re interested in reserving Eeyore before we officially post him, jump on our waitlist! In the meantime, keep an eye on our socials for updated pics and videos of his new life, here at Jet Black Farms!
Meet the Blacks
Jet Black Farms, located in Manchester, Maryland, was founded by Brendan and Miranda in 2023, and officially opened to the public in June 2024!
What started as a small homestead with a few chickens and goats, quickly became everything we could have ever dreamt of! Today our farm is home to miniature & mid-size cows (Scottish Highlands, Texas Longhorns, & Highland crosses), goats, sheep, miniature donkeys, chickens, four cats, and our two dogs.
When we are not tending to the animals, we are working full time jobs and raising our four kids on the farm. Brendan works as a Police K9 Officer, while Miranda is a Newborn & Postpartum Care Nurse. Miranda’s love of birth-work and babies, made for an effortless transition into starting our breeding program here on the farm.
Our breeding program has grown over time, specializing in miniature and midsize Scottish Highlands, Texas Longhorn and HighHorn Cattle, as well as a Pygmy, Nubian and Registered Nigerian Dwarf goats. We pride ourselves on choosing only the best cows and goats for our programs, and ensure only healthy and breed-appropriate genetics, are replicated over the generations.
We have valued mentors all across the United States that have helped us build a quality fold, ensuring the success of producing top quality mid-size and miniature cattle and goats, for our customers across the country.
When purchasing cattle from us, your calf will come fully vaccinated, socialized with all animals & children(!), and will have started halter training. We strive to produce beautiful, healthy, friendly, and snuggly, calves and kids (baby goats), that our customers will love for a lifetime.
Photos on the Farm
Our favorite way to share the love and excitement of caring for and snuggling our animals, is through photo minis! We work with local photographers to capture unique family photo sessions, right in the middle of the pasture!
Visit our Facebook page to see available photographers & upcoming events, to book your session today!
Photographers, visit our Photography page to book your time slot to rent out the farm for your own photo mini sessions! We even offer staging / back drops for holiday minis!
