Being an animal lover raised in the country, it had been my life-long dream to own a farm and surround myself with animals. For some reason, I didn’t anticipate running a full-fledged farm animal sanctuary. Tallulah, a wonderful Pygmy goat that had seen much abuse in her life, was one of the first animals to arrive at the farm, and she quietly encouraged me to begin rescuing other abused, neglected, or abandoned farm animals, which I now do with the help of Animal Outreach, a non-profit organization dedicated to saving abused farm animals.
Cobble Hills Farm Sanctuary has continued to grow in every aspect, and we’ve managed to provide shelter and medical care to many creatures who deserve all the love, respect and care in the world. Each of the animals have their own distinct and wonderful personality. We have pioneered Canada’s first battery hen rescue and far therapy program, where at-risk kids assist in the healing of formerly caged hens.
Hi,
I stumbled across your site while searching for what to do with a semi feral cat with a gaping hole in her neck. (I’ll get Neosporin cream TOMORROW!)
Anyway, just wanted you to know that I didn’t have time to read a lot but enough to say “I enjoyed what I read ~ immensely”. Thanks for taking the time to share your Flawed Farm and all its inhabitants!
Blessings to you and your family ~ the two legged and those with four.
Pam Muehling
Berlin Heights, OH
Came across your blog while looking for your new site. You got me thinking about what you said about your son and his farm field trip. Now im starting to wonder what will happen with my own children when im not around to show them my own values, in a world where everyone is very biased and defiantly swayed to the carnage of meat eating. I cant very well leave instructions to only teach that animals are our friends and they animals deserve to live as we do. If i were to leave instructions like this, I would be laughed at and not taken seriously.
I guess the best course is to home school, but i can see many many disadvantages in that system as well.
A few things to ponder I guess.
Lots of good reading in this blog, glad i found it.
Hi, having a little issue on my little farm. My pekin duck (Tom, about 15 months old), is attacking a new baby turkey (Oz, about 4-5 months old, but smaller than the duck). He has plucked all of her feather from her back, and was actually pinching her skin and making her bleed a little when I caught him at it and figured out what was attacking her. Tom has a history of this behavior- he and his brother attacked one of my chickens in a similar way earlier this year, so we had to send the other duck on to a new home. I thought the problem was solved, but it has resurfaced. Have you ever heard of such a thing? Thanks.
This blog is so refreshing, full of beautiful stories that warmed my heart and made me laugh! I LOVED READING IT!!!!!
What a great group of stories and pics! I have learned more from animals than any other beings on earth and see that you have too. Keep up the great writing, telling the touching truths about animals and the beautiful pics.
I just left you a comment under “Why” – your 4/28 post. I found your blog several months ago while looking for “country blogs”. I check back occasionally, to read about your animals – both the joys & the sorrows. I regret not leaving you a comment before this, because your writing & photos, have encouraged me.
I LOVE THIS BLOG!! Uplifting and fun!!!!!!!
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