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Pleasant Valley Heritage Farm Winter 2004 Newsletter |
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 Meet: Lovey We most recently were
called about a rabbit that was apparently
abandoned in the middle of January. This unfortunate bunny was
nothing but a “bag of bones” when I picked it up. He had an eye
infection in both eyes, and an ulcer on her rear leg. This bunny
has the sweetest personality!. She has been gaining weight and
has perked up nicely, but her ears appear to have suffered from
frostbite, and the skin and fur is sloughing off now.
This bunny is being
recuperated with the plan that she will be one of
our pet therapy animals, and
will have an important role in the nursing
homes of our community, spreading Love to others.
We can be contacted at: 1059 Rte8 Nashwaak Bridge, NB E6C 1X5 506-367-0893 Please leave a message
including your name and number, as we are often
in the barns.
Pleasant Valley Heritage Farm Newsletter Winter 2004 Welcome
to the Pleasant Valley Heritage Farm.
We are a small century farm located in the historical 42nd Highlander’s
settlement, 30 km north of Fredericton, New Brunswick.
We
operate as a unique farm, providing refuge to
abused and neglected farm animals, as well as home to a collection of
various farm animals. We currently are home to Shetland sheep, Nubian,
Angora, and Saanen goats, Rouen and Muscovy ducks, many chickens, four
breeds of rabbits, a Morab horse, two Quarter horses, a pony, her
filly, two miniature horses, a pregnant donkey, and a young llama. Of
course every farm must have barn cats, and a few Border
Collies.
Our goal is to not only
protect rare, abused, and neglected farm
animals, but also to educate the public in the proper and humane
treatment of farm animals, and promoting kindness to all animals.
e-mail us at :
pleasantvalleyheritagefarm@yahoo.ca
Tours can be arranged by
appointment, including schools and day cares.
Our animals are very friendly, and like the attention.
Tours are free, but
donations are accepted for the animals needs.
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 Peace of mind
This winter we had a pregnant donkey come to live with us because her owners, an elderly couple, were concerned about where she would live after they pass away. Her coming to live with us provided them with peace of mind knowing she would be safe and well cared for. We also helped find a new home for a lab/border collie cross whose ill owner was in a similar situation. This dog was placed in a good home in Woodstock. Normally we do not take in cats and dogs, but I have a fondness for border collies, and couldn’t say no. If you would like to help us help the animals, our WishList includes: Large buckets, with handles Pails, fencing, lead lines, grooming tools Doghouses, med.and lg. Dog collars, sm. and med. Rabbit cage and chicken wire Thank you to Wayne for all his help this winter lugging water buckets! You are truly appreciated! Winter is a notoriously hard time for farm animals, particularly for those left in a field without shelter, food, or water. This winter we rescued several animals from certain death, just before the –40 degree weather hit. Two very luck lambs, and a pregnant goat have come to us through these circumstances. Not expecting the littlest one to live, I prepared my youngest child for the worst. She lovingly sat in the barn holding the baby, while I syringe fed her warm water, and she asked her higher power to keep the baby lamb alive. Before going to school the next day, she begged me to take very good care of the tiny ewe she had named Thumbelina. She was 30 pounds underweight, her wool was falling out from malnutrition, and keds infestation and her ribs and hipbones were sticking out and I felt she would not make it. After the third cold night, I was happy to find her standing strongly, asking for food. Today, she has gained over 10 pounds, and she is as sweet as can be. The little ram, we named Shiloh, because he is shy, was in similar shape, although he was slightly larger than his friend. He too is doing well, but because his wool was in such bad condition, he looks miserable. I cannot wait for shearing time! The pregnant goat, we named Lucy, is really sweet. We are hoping she’ll have twins! Lucy was very underweight when we got her. I assume her babies will probably be small. These animals were not neglected out of maliciousness, but out of ignorance. Lucky for them, they have found a safe new home, just in time. I would like to stress to those who feel they are ready to start a hobby farm to do their homework prior to buying livestock. Farm animals need immunizations, hoof care, worming routines, and special diets to thrive. You cannot “just wing it” with farm animals, some breeds are particularly fragile, and have special needs. Please educate yourself in the proper care of your animals, and keep a close relationship with your veterinarian. |