Nigel (sheep) Arrived 2nd August 2017 Nigel came from the same farm as Angus and Fergus, luckily he came to us in much better health than his friends. He is one of the most affectionate lambs we have ever met. He loves when the sanctuary has visitors, he’ll find someone to smooch up to and will stay cuddled up in their arms until they leave. Nigel and his young friends have recently graduated to the adult flock. We hope he makes many new friends and enjoys his life here at…
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The Busselton Five
Falcon, Sherbet, Popcorn, Pepper & Rocket (roosters) Arrived 8th August 2017 Sherbet, Falcon, Popcorn, Pepper and Rocket were the result of backyard hatching. Their owner’s already had a flock of chicken, one being a particularly broody hen. Their children asked if they could obtain some eggs to raise under her. Though they didn’t consider how they would accommodate them, should some be born male. This is something she now feels very sorry about, and hopes others learn from her experience. The mother of the house embarked on a mission to…
Claude
Claude (calf) Arrived 12th October 2017 Claude was born on a dairy farm down south. He was born with a disability – he was wobbly. Standing up was a challenge and he experienced tremendous difficulty walking. In cases like Claude’s, farmers will usually shoot the disabled calf. In Claude’s case, some young backpackers working at the farm took it upon themselves to feed and look after him. After some time the farmer decided that he no longer would allow the woofers to spend any more work hours caring for the…
Angus & Fergus
Angus & Fergus (sheep) Arrived 2nd August 2017 Angus and Fergus were two sick little boys when they came into the care of Happy Hooves Farm Sanctuary. They had been dumped on a woman by her farming neighbour, and she did not have the means to care for them. When our vet assessed them, he was quite sure that Angus, who was very sick with pneumonia, was not going to make it through the night. Despite the odds and an awful cough, Angus proved himself to be a fighter, and…