The update you've all been waiting for!
We are so grateful for the funds raised for Marvin's vet bills. We were able to raise about half of what we owed and this is such a huge help. ❤️
He is doing incredibly well now that he is home. He was totally silent the entire trip to the vet and during his stay, as soon as he saw mom, he perked back up and was ready to get the hell out of there 😂❤️
He's back to his normal spunky self.
Marvin had severe bloat and anemia.
They worked so hard to relieve that pressure for him and rebuild proper gut health. It was very clear Marvin found a bag of pig feed and had a great time.
Live and learn I suppose!
The vet has advised us that due to the variety in plant life on the farm, we are best to feed Marvin only hay and let him free graze, and to keep him away from grains.
They were able to get a very clear xray of his head and trim back a large part of those curly horns we've been so worried about. He had a sore on his head from where the horn grew back into his skull but they've assured us they're willing to keep trimming it back, despite us being turned away from other vets.
If you've read this far then thank you again for your support and the outpouring of love we have recieved.
We are grateful to have the veterinary team we do, and all of you.
#goat #rescue #rescuegoats #rescueanimals #farm #farmstead #homestead #farmlife #rescuelife
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We are so thrilled to share this update with you all.
Not only have Marvin's gastro symptoms improved, but our incredible team was able to remove a SUBSTANTIAL amount of his horns. When we saw this we were brought to tears, as we have been dreaming of this sweet moment of relief for Marvin. He must feel SO much better.
He isn't home yet, but hopefully this weekend, as long as he continues to be stable.
He will be monitored very carefully to ensure he no longer eats things he's not supposed to eat. This may mean building a new enclosure and paddock somewhere on the property, which as you all know I struggle to pen our animals. However if it means no more urgent trips to the vet or lots of discomfort, I feel it's a sacrifice we will have to make.
We are so grateful for everyone's donations and shares, please continue to share Marvin's story so that we can continue helping animals like him, and pay off the rest of his bill.
Thank you everyone
#goat #pygmy #pygmygoats #rescue #rescueanimals #rescuefarm #farm #farmstead #homestead
🥁 Drumrolls everyone 🥁 Who will be the lucky winners for our raffles ? Check the videos and find out!Thank you everyone who came, we had such a good turnout we will see you again this autumn, stay tuned for more information.Thank you all for donations and participation & congrats to our winner ❤️
Adult Raffle
🥁 Drumrolls everyone 🥁
Who will be the lucky winners for our raffles ?
Check the videos and find out!
Thank you everyone who came, we had such a good turnout we will see you again this autumn, stay tuned for more information.
Thank you all for donations and participation & congrats to our winner ❤️
The heat has us acting all kinds of ways 😂❤️
My partner asked "who even is that?" HECK IF I KNOW! 🤷♀️
Most of our pigs are pretty good at protecting themselves from the sun, but we still try to spritz a little sunscreen on them when we can.
Mama is having some anxiety and stress about the open house, I have NO idea how to market ourselves or get the word out. We hope it all comes together in the end.
Stay cool, stay messy!
#mud #farm #rescuefarm #homestead #farmlife #summervibes #beachbody #volunteer #community #pictou #pictoucounty #openhouse #animallover
Ponyo is something special.
With a metal plate and two pins in his front shoulder he's just sort of our pride and joy 🤣❤️🤷♀️
He is the farm uncle, and teaches all the little ones how to behave.
Ponyo has a beautiful and fascinating story, that includes bringing a family together, that we hope to share with you at our open house on August 10th ;) 🥰
#ponyo #pig #piglife #farmlife #farm #rescuefarm #pictoucounty #Pictou #openhouse #rescue
Mom's are off for a couple days to pick up a beautiful new addition to our friends family.
We are bringing a pig home to the most incredible humans, a sweet little girl and her mom, who lost their boy far too soon and needed that piggy energy in their lives.
No one understands that better than us!
We will not be reachable for a few days and will have some great people watching over the farm.
We are comin for ya Pickles!!! ❤️🤩🥒
We are trying very hard to keep everyone cool during this heat wave.
We are so blessed to have been able to provide our animals with a pond/wallow, and they also have access to about 5 toddler pools that we refill throughout the day.
Oscar takes a more relaxed approach to the heat 😂❤️ he spends the majority of his day lounging in pools and waiting for someone to spray him down with the hose. All hail Oscar's positive outlook on life!
Stay cool!
#heatwave #summer #pictou #pictoucounty #farm #farmlife #rescue #rescuelife #kunekune #pig #pigs #piglife
Don't mind my voice but I wanted to share another gentle moment.
A Monday reminder that sometimes little moments are enough, sometimes they aren't, and that's okay.
Let happy ducks propel you through the week with the strength that someone out there is glad you exist, such as these ducks, and my forgetful spirit 🤣❤️
#Monday #mondaymotivation #positivity #farmlife #pictoucounty #farm #muscovyducks #muscovy #ducks #ducklife
This level of simplicity > everything else
As much as I wish all moments of my day were this peaceful and gentle, I am trying to focus on the sheer unbridled joy my animals get to experience on a daily basis. I'm sure we all wish we could feel what this feels like, to be so free and in the moment.
Today, I shall settle for reveling in their happiness, and that will be more than enough ❤️🌿
Tomorrow is another day
Happy Sunday everyone
#simple #simplicity #quiet #peaceful #farmlife #greatpyrenees #kunekune #sundaythoughts #farm #rescue #rescuelife #grateful #pictoucounty #pictou #nature #summer
So excited to see Marvel and Vision!!!!!!!
We are devastated to let our friends and followers know that our sweet Echo has crossed the rainbow bridge.. due to a perforated bladder, that continued to rupture every time they attempted to fix it.. we spoke at length with the team at AVC and all agreed her fight needed to be over..
We love you. We are so sorry. We did all we could and we are missing you deeply... 😔❤️
I wish I could bring you home to us. To your huge family that loves you so dearly.
We currently have three biological sisters fighting at the vet.
Echo, Marvel, and Vision are all fighting their own unique battle right now and could use all your love.
We have had a few people inquire about donations, which is deeply appreciated.
In the short term, E-transfer donations can be sent to:
[email protected] ,
I'd like to set up a consistent platform for donations, if anyone has any insight, I am overwhelmed and would be so appreciative. 😔🙏
Last month we spent/drowned in about $7000 in spay and neuter costs ALONE! This doesn't account for all other vet visits or illnesses.
Thank you so much for reading, for caring, for sending us your love.
#pig #piglife #Potbelly #farm #rescuefarm #rescuelife #fundraiser #fundraising #pei #avc #veterinarian #atlanticvetcollege #novascotia #pictoucounty #pictou
Oscar knows how to STRUT! 🤣❤️
A big welcome to this very hairy Dandelion 🥰❤️
KuneKune pigs are incredibly friendly and social and remind me so much of puppies. Loving on this guy is so calming and therapeutic.
#strut #kunekune #novascotiafarm #piglife #pig #kunekunepig #piglife #pigtok
A very poor quality video of pure peace and quiet... 🤣😅 just kidding this frigging chicken is so annoying.
I love you so much Luke 🤣❤️
#silkiechicken #silkies #chicken #novascotiafarm #rescuelife #farmlife #Luke #chickenlife
HAPPY IVERMECTIN DAY! 🤣❤️
Today we give everyone their dose of a medication meant to help worms and mites. Does everyone have them? Nope! Will everyone get treated preventatively? YOU BET YOUR ITCHY BUTT CHEEKS! 😂🍑
With the help of our volunteers, we hope to treat ALL of our 60 pigs today, and again in two weeks.
We're grateful for the help, and trying to ready ourselves for the sheer chaos involved in giving 60 pigs ONLY ONE TIMBIT EACH! 😅
#BRINGITON #potbellypig #pig #piglife #pigrescue #rescuefarm #volunteer #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #farmlife #rescuelife #pictoucounty
Happy Birthday Penny-Lou!
She got some treats and kisses shortly after this.
I took this little video for Penny's OG mama, who we try to keep involved in our girls life.
You're a boss ass bitch, Pentos, and if I could bottle and sell your SASS I'd be so rich 🤣❤️
#birthday #happybirthday #piggybirthday #potbellyplus #piglife #farmlife #birthdaygirl #rescuelife
Robert's test results showed us that she's not currently suffering from bacterial growth in her limbs! YAY! Robert will likely always deal with an increase of fluid around her back legs, but it's very manageable. We are so relieved with this news and to know that, while Robert may experience some discomfort, she's an overall healthy little girl.
We love you, brave one. 😍❤️
#rescuelife #farmlife #piglife #potbellypig
I'm almost always messy and it's fine.
Lo is growing every day, is potty training wonderfully with her sister, and makes us very proud.
Arrow of Light , these babes keep bringing us closer and making our family bigger and I love it ❤️
#rescuelife #farmlife #potbellypig
Our beautiful farm boy, Leroy, is so wonderful at protecting our animals. He's kind, gentle, and fierce. He keeps the coyotes away and leads the pigs back to the barn when he suspects something sketchy.
Sometimes we worry he is lonely, so I ask your advice: Do livestock guardians need a friend/buddy?
Do they thrive with a partner (another LG) to work beside?
Any advice is appreciated!
#greatpyrenees #livestockguardian #livestockguardiandog #rescuedog #farmdog #rescuelife