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Mantodea Farm

Take everything in stride… Pronunciation: man-TOE-dee-ah

With its large eyes and swiveling head, the mantid entertains and fascinates us.

Most people call members of the suborder Mantodea praying mantises, referring to their prayer-like posture when sitting. Mantis is a Greek word meaning prophet or soothsayer. The mantis comes to us when we need peace, quiet and calm in our lives. Usually the mantis makes an appearance when we've flooded our lives with so much business, activity, or chaos that we can no longer hear the still small

voice within us because of the external din we've created. It was here, at what was Busy B Farm, where we saw these fascinating creatures, the praying mantis on every visit. It seemed to be a sign of good fortune and represented the peace, calm, and magic that we were looking for in our lives.

06/14/2026

Not long ago we got the opportunity to have Betsy be tested to see if she was suitable to take on an honorable job
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Betsy was invited to the U.S. Park Police “police academy” to see if she might be a fit for their D.C. mounted unit.
From our quiet hills to the National Mall… what a journey she’s stepping into.

Whether she graduates or decides the academy life isn’t her path, she’ll come home to us — either after training or after retirement. ⭐️

06/13/2026

A June sunset, Star and Eggy in the pasture, and a peaceful evening on the farm.

06/12/2026

Our journey is carrying us toward Mantodea’s next adventure, and the stars are beginning to shimmer into alignment in anticipation.✨

✨Now we’re hoping to find the next family who will cherish this Fulks Run farm — the starlit nights, the triangle river rocks that feel like ancient spiritual markers, the lightning bugs that rise at dusk like tiny floating wishes, and the quiet moments when everything seems to glow from within.✨

💫Please watch the video link embedded below and feel free to share. The right new steward will recognize the magic here the moment they see it.💫

06/03/2026

John’s girl Betsy got her feathers washed and blow dried tonight…I knew there was a good reason to keep that livestock blower!

06/01/2026

And he has a name! Our first calf of 2026…introducing

“OZZY”

Dam: Spice Girl (HighPark)
Sire: HMH Summer Ino (Mini HighPark)

05/30/2026

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05/29/2026

Our first 2026 calf!

So pleased with this gorgeous HighPark bull calf, his cute lil ears are literally silver.

“Spice Girl” his dam, a heifer, is being a fabulous momma. She is a very nice mid-sized HighPark, probably one of our very favorite gals. So we have been anxiously awaiting for this cross!

Sire is “HMH Summer Ino”, a 37.5” tall HighPark, C+, a super stout mini bull.

This bull looks pretty leggy so will be fun to watch him grow!

05/24/2026

The ladies were feeling a little spicy today.🌶️

05/20/2026

This video just so well depicts the magic of Mantodea Farm.

05/19/2026

Today feels like the Year of the Fire Horse.

❤️‍🔥But our beautiful, red Lusitano mare, Essencia HM is looking mighty cool while she got to hang out under the fans today. ❤️‍🔥

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Little Dry River Road
Fulks Run, VA
22830

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