Big Oaks Rescue Farm

03/26/2025

If anyone wants to donate some Dumor Senior it's 2.00 dollars off until Sunday, we really would appreciate it. Thank you, Mary

03/21/2025

Many thanks to our local American Legion for their kind and generous donation

03/18/2025

Oh my! Sissy is pregnant! Her owner didn’t mention anything about her being with a stud horse. So we need Omelene 300 and we have already been feeding her in some panels so that she can be moved in a stall. Cross your fingers! Send healthy foal vibes.
We have 2 bags of Omolene 300. But that was all we can find nearby. If anyone wants to bring a bag or 2 to the farm that would be great.

03/17/2025

* We have news to add to this post It appears Sissy is pregnant (in Foal)
The owner never mentioned this possibility when the 2 horses were picked up.
Before and after pictures of Sissy

03/15/2025

It's been a busy week, We, adopted a Donkey, a mini pony, and two Horses out, They all got a great home, I will miss them ,but as long as they are loved I am so Happy.Thanks Mary

03/14/2025

Educational: About Mules

A mule is the offspring of a male donkey (jack) and a mare. A hinny is offspring of a donkey and a stallion and is similar to a mule. Mules are hybrid and are 99.9% sterile although female mules have been known to give birth to foals.

Mules inherit characteristics from their parents based on sizes and breeds, for different capabilities such as plowing, packing or riding. Some are even gaited.

Mules are famous for health, strength, and longevity. They are gentle and patient, get along with horses and donkeys, and typically live 40 to 50 years! They mature at age eight.

They need less food and can eat plants that horses cannot.

A mule’s skin is less sensitive than a horse’s and more resistant to sun and rain.

Mules have harder hooves than horses. Their hooves are less likely to split or crack on mountain trails and rocky soil.

Mules are stronger, can carry heavier loads and have more stamina than horses of similar size. They are very surefooted and navigate uneven ground better than horses;

Mules tend to stay and defend themselves rather than run from danger. They are less likely to “spook”. They are cautious and alert to dangers such as a snake, or unsafe ground long before humans. They can warn humans of unsafe conditions and are safer to ride.

Mules are known for their stubbornness but are usually docile. They remember individuals who abuse them and can bear grudges. They require patience to train.

Yikes! An angry mule can kick both backwards and to the side!

Mules may whinny like a horse and bray like a donkey, mules and can whimper if excited or worried.

Fun and useful facts

Because of their sure-footedness, mules are still used as pack animals in rugged areas. The U.S. Forest Service uses mules in wilderness areas due to economy and lack of landing zones.

In the 1980s the US military used more than 10,000 mules to carry weapons and supplies in Afghanistan.

03/11/2025

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03/11/2025

I don't know if y'all heard this,But it's worth saying.We have a senater in Columbia, Dennis Moss, who is trying to get a bill passed to add another tax on top of the tax already in place, On All Equine Horse Feed,We the people need to Vote his Butt out of the Senate, They are just taxing us to death and we shouldn't stand for it . Next he will want to tax our horses. Thanks Mary

03/01/2025

How could this young man be 18 years old already,He has been helping me since he was 13 ,He has turned into a fine young man. He taught himself to ride

02/21/2025

Many thanks to Linda for donating blankets and wraps for our little guy with cushings. Linda donated this treatment and leg wraps which helps with blood flow.

02/20/2025

Do you need this sweet guy? Please contact Greenville Himane Society directly.

02/14/2025

Donkeys and mules are different!! Donkeys evolved in dry environments. They need little food. Donkeys do not have oil in their coats so their coats do not repel moisture coats do not repel moisture like a horse… They need access to shelter. They can live from 40- 60 years.

Donkeys defend their herd and their territory. A horse’s first instinct upon sensing danger is to run. A donkey that senses danger tends to remain rooted to the spot. Every donkey in the herd is responsible for the others.

A donkey will fight to defend its herd. if a donkey has an accident the others will stay with him, or go to humans for help.
If injured, a horse may panic and struggle. A donkey will avoid injury and wait to be rescued if caught in a rope or fence.

Both donkeys and mules are
friendly. They need to be with another donkey or mule to be happy. Isolation may lead to mischief and braying.

They are alert, intelligent, and cautious and very surefooted.

02/14/2025

Educational: Donkeys!!!! How are they different from Horses? - Personalities

Donkeys evolved in dry environments. They need little food. Donkeys do not have oil in their coats so their coats do not repel moisture coats do not repel moisture like a horse… They need access to shelter. They live to be 40 years or more…

Donkeys defend their herds. They defend their territory rather than to migrate. If it senses danger, a horse’s first instinct is to run. A donkey sensing danger will usually remain rooted to the spot and not show fear.

Every donkey in the herd is responsible for the others. It needs to be in a group. A donkey will fight to defend its herd. if the donkey has an accident the others will stay with him, or go to humans for help.

If injured, a horse may panic and struggle. A donkey will avoid injury and wait to be rescued if caught in a rope or fence.

Both donkeys and mules are
friendly and form strong bonds. Keeping them in isolation is cruel! They need to be with another donkey or mule to be happy. Isolation may lead to mischief and braying.

Difference between Horses and Donkeys Donkeys and horses are different species and require different care Introduction This article has been produced by the Donkey and Mule Protection Trust as Trustees became aware that some of the misdirected care, management and training of donkeys and mules was d...

02/09/2025

I need help my backhoe hydraulics is not working on the back of it, the front works,But for some reason the back want work, if anyone can help I would really appreciate it, I am desperate at this point we did everything we knew to do but nothing worked.

02/08/2025

Please send prayers in support for Dennis Barden, Mary's cousin who preached at Joe's funeral, as he faces cancer in Hospice care.
Also for Mary This has been an incredibly tough few weeks for Mary, who has lost her nephew and Big Moma.
We send our love, hugs, and heartfelt thoughts and Prayers.

02/07/2025

We had to say see you later Big Moma , She had some medical problems yesterday and I couldn't put her through the procedure and I let her go, I will miss her but she is beautiful and healthy today, Run ,Run Baby I loved you and you will not be hurting again. Mike rode you to Heaven Yesterday RIP My Friend Mike Smith Enjoy Your Ride On Big Moma . Until I ride up to heaven I will see you both again. Mary

02/02/2025

I want to thank Hoof And Paw Benevolent Society of South Carolina for their generous Donation, They are an amazing organization that truly helps animals in need. Thank you from the bottom of my heart and to all your Donors. Thank you Mary

01/22/2025

Happy Heavenly Birthday Joe, I sure do miss you, Mary