The Farmette

The Farmette Located in Pipersville, PA, The Farmette is a donkey and horse rescue & sanctuary. Visiting hours are by appointment only.

Please email or PM us to request a visit.

If you know the joy, then you will definitely appreciate this. Thank you Farmer’s Hand and Maintenance LLC! Happy, safe...
19/12/2024

If you know the joy, then you will definitely appreciate this. Thank you Farmer’s Hand and Maintenance LLC! Happy, safe, comfortable donkeys — and easier to clean!!!

We still have some 2025 Farmette calendars available if anyone is interested. For a $20 donation, we will mail one to y...
18/12/2024

We still have some 2025 Farmette calendars available if anyone is interested. For a $20 donation, we will mail one to you. We can't guarantee Christmas delivery but all orders place by Friday will go out Saturday. The new year is quickly approaching! Is your wall ready?!

Tony, Leah and Patti: Three donkeys among many (most!) who dislike rainy days!!!
16/12/2024

Tony, Leah and Patti: Three donkeys among many (most!) who dislike rainy days!!!

If you haven't reserved your spot yet for our Christmas at The Farmette event, we still have a couple of openings on Sat...
12/12/2024

If you haven't reserved your spot yet for our Christmas at The Farmette event, we still have a couple of openings on Saturday. See below for more information!

It's just about December and it's definitely very cold so it's time to get in the holiday spirit! Come meet the donkeys and horses at the sanctuary in Pipersville!

Join us Saturday, December 14th at 7:00 PM for a Christmas celebration in appreciation for you and what your support means to us.

Live Christmas music from the hay loft
Hot chocolate
Cookies
A Christmas reflection in the barn

Space is limited and reservations are required. PM or email us ASAP with the number of people and the number of vehicles in your group. Car pooling is very much appreciated. The barn is "air-conditioned" -- dress warmly! Children are very welcome but sorry, no pets! Please make a reservation only when you are sure you are able to come. Once we are full, we have to turn people away, so "no shows" take up spaces that others would have liked to have.

This event is our gift to you. Donations will not be accepted that evening. To make a reservation, please email us at [email protected] with the following:

-- the number of people in your party
-- the number of vehicles you need to park

We will confirm your reservation as long as we still have space. Looking forward to seeing you! And a very early Merry Christmas!

Arora met a donkey this past weekend! Donkey love can start very early!
11/12/2024

Arora met a donkey this past weekend! Donkey love can start very early!

What do equine rescue directors do in their “free time”? Check out this amazing woman and support the wonderful organiz...
10/12/2024

What do equine rescue directors do in their “free time”? Check out this amazing woman and support the wonderful organization she directs!

Since she will never brag on herself, we are going to do it for her!! We are so proud of our great leader and founder of the Santana Center, Dr. Kathy Castro!! Not only does she work her tail off caring for the horses and operations at the Santana Center, she also still assists with projects at the University of Rhode Island! She is currently in the Philippines doing amazing work to help promote sustainable and resilient fisheries. To say that we are proud is an understatement, there is nothing this woman cannot do! (Except retire! 😂😂) Also let’s wish her a safe return as there is a volcano erupting nearby! 🌋 😱

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Mabel is not excited about the weather today! She peeked out and said "no thanks"! We told her tomorrow is going to be...
10/12/2024

Mabel is not excited about the weather today! She peeked out and said "no thanks"! We told her tomorrow is going to be worse and she didn't seem pleased about that either!

It was really cold yesterday morning, but we still had fun at the Dublin Agway anyway! Danny and Greta were their typica...
08/12/2024

It was really cold yesterday morning, but we still had fun at the Dublin Agway anyway! Danny and Greta were their typically cute little selves! Thanks to all our wonderful volunteers and to everyone who came to visit us.

Come join us today at the Dublin Agway. Donkeys Danny and Greta are ready!
07/12/2024

Come join us today at the Dublin Agway. Donkeys Danny and Greta are ready!

If you haven't reserved your spot yet for our Christmas at The Farmette event, we still have a couple of openings on bot...
05/12/2024

If you haven't reserved your spot yet for our Christmas at The Farmette event, we still have a couple of openings on both dates. See below for more information!

It's just about December and it's definitely very cold so it's time to get in the holiday spirit! Come meet the donkeys and horses at the sanctuary in Pipersville!

Join us on Sunday, December 8th at 6:00 PM (OR) Saturday, December 14th at 7:00 PM for a Christmas celebration in appreciation for you and what your support means to us.

Live Christmas music from the hay loft
Hot chocolate
Cookies
A Christmas reflection in the barn

Space is limited and reservations are required. PM or email us ASAP with your preferred date, the number of people and the number of vehicles in your group. Car pooling is very much appreciated. The barn is "air-conditioned" -- dress warmly! Children are very welcome but sorry, no pets! Please make a reservation only when you are sure you are able to come. Once we are full, we have to turn people away, so "no shows" take up spaces that others would have liked to have.

This event is our gift to you. Donations will not be accepted on either evening. To make a reservation, please email us at [email protected] with the following:

-- your preferred date
-- the number of people in your party
-- the number of vehicles you need to park

We will confirm your reservation as long as we still have space. Looking forward to seeing you! And a very early Merry Christmas!

Thanks, Everyone. Between what was donated on Facebook and also through other means yesterday on Giving Tuesday, we hav...
05/12/2024

Thanks, Everyone. Between what was donated on Facebook and also through other means yesterday on Giving Tuesday, we have a new tractor fund now up and running. There is just over $2000 in it. Many thanks to all of you who donated! We really appreciate it.

Our little tractor is small but not this small! Usually our Giving Tuesday focus is centered around hay because hay is ...
03/12/2024

Our little tractor is small but not this small! Usually our Giving Tuesday focus is centered around hay because hay is a constant expense. But this year we would like to use any Giving Tuesday donations to start a new tractor fund.

We currently work with a small 2006 Kubota BX1850 that struggles to keep up with our unreasonable requests! It has a loader, but the tractor is underpowered for much of what we need it to do and we're wearing it out. It's had a ton of good years and gets annual servicing but it is starting to act its age. We've priced several models, both new and used, and there are, of course, several options to consider.

Buying even a small tractor now comes with an automobile price tag! With a few attachments that we would use regularly, the range for a dependable machine is $28,000 - $37,000 depending on the model. A tractor is a genuine need for a rescue that tries to do ourselves as much work as possible. We know that a high fundraising goal can discourage donations but they really do add up when people work as a team, and every single dollar is appreciated. If you'd like to help us start this new tractor fund, donations can be made through PayPal Giving Fund (they don't take a cut), mygivingcircle.org (they don't take a cut), this post, our regular PayPal account, Venmo or by check. Thanks for caring about donkeys!

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03/12/2024

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Heads down to explain a heads up!Usually our Giving Tuesday focus is centered around hay expenses. Given these non-stop ...
01/12/2024

Heads down to explain a heads up!

Usually our Giving Tuesday focus is centered around hay expenses. Given these non-stop munchers, and many others like them (!), hay is always a need. But this year we would like to use any Giving Tuesday donations to start a new tractor fund.

We currently work with a small 2006 Kubota BX1850 that struggles to keep up with our unreasonable requests! It has a loader, but the tractor is underpowered for much of what we need it to do and it's wearing out. It's had a ton of good years and gets annual servicing but it is starting to act its age. We've priced several models, both new and used, and there are, of course, several options to consider. If you're considering taking part in Giving Tuesday and would like to help, we'll post a more detailed explanation Tuesday morning about this fundraising goal.

An Invitation to our annual celebration: Christmas at the Farmette! It's just about December and it's definitely very ...
30/11/2024

An Invitation to our annual celebration: Christmas at the Farmette!

It's just about December and it's definitely very cold so it's time to get in the holiday spirit! Come meet the donkeys and horses at the sanctuary in Pipersville!

Join us on Sunday, December 8th at 6:00 PM (OR) Saturday, December 14th at 7:00 PM for a Christmas celebration in appreciation for you and what your support means to us.

Live Christmas music from the hay loft
Hot chocolate
Cookies
A Christmas reflection in the barn

Space is limited and reservations are required. PM or email us ASAP with your preferred date, the number of people and the number of vehicles in your group. Car pooling is very much appreciated. The barn is "air-conditioned" -- dress warmly! Children are very welcome but sorry, no pets! Please make a reservation only when you are sure you are able to come. Once we are full, we have to turn people away, so "no shows" take up spaces that others would have liked to have.

This event is our gift to you. Donations will not be accepted on either evening. To make a reservation, please email us at [email protected] with the following:

-- your preferred date
-- the number of people in your party
-- the number of vehicles you need to park

We will confirm your reservation as long as we still have space. Looking forward to seeing you! And a very early Merry Christmas!

It's Black Friday and do you know what that means for Farmette donkeys? Absolutely nothing. But, donkeys Danny and Gre...
29/11/2024

It's Black Friday and do you know what that means for Farmette donkeys? Absolutely nothing.

But, donkeys Danny and Greta WILL be visiting the Dublin Agway on Saturday, December 7th from 10:00am-12:30pm. Hope you can come see us and do a little Christmas shopping!

And, the deadline for ordering a beautiful donkey wreath is coming up fast! Rise & Shine Flower Farm will have them available at the Agway for pick up on the 7th from 10-12. They are $130/wreath with 20% of proceeds being donated The Farmette. To order, please send an email to [email protected] before Dec. 3rd at the latest. Shipping is available for an extra fee.

Let the record show that on this Thanksgiving day, I ate the same hay and the same diet balancer as I do every day. Not...
29/11/2024

Let the record show that on this Thanksgiving day, I ate the same hay and the same diet balancer as I do every day. Not even one carrot! No pumpkin. Nothing! Hrrmpf! Happy Thanksgiving!

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And what do you do at a “Christmas in October” themed donkey rescue event?! Thanks to Courtney’s Carolers for learning a new song just for us! #rescue

What grief can look like for a donkey: It's been almost 5 months since we lost the sweet Belle of our barn in a tragic accident. Not a day goes by that we don't miss her. But her momma Clara misses her even more. Clara came to us from a kill lot, pregnant with her little one who we waited for months to get to see. Clara has never really made close friendships with any other donkeys but she loved her baby. They were always together. Clara is doing okay, eating and such. There are a couple of donkeys who she hangs out with at times but everything with Clara is on her own terms. She still often goes off on her own and stands all by herself in places where she used to be with Belle. Of course we don't know what she's thinking but it's gut-wrenching to see her alone. Hug your donkeys today. #rescue #donkeylove

There’s no question why little Davey’s head is almost always dirty! #donkeylove

Sweet Jackie had to have several rotten teeth pulled soon after she arrived so to be sure she gets enough calories, she gets some extra feedings, including at night check. Apparently, this little old lady finds them to be lip-smacking good! Sound on! #donkeylove #rescue

We’ve had the “this is why we can’t have nice things” conversation, but Frankie doesn’t seem to care! #donkeylove #rescue

Rescue isn't easy on the heart. Some have been asking how Henrietta is. Her poor front hooves are in really bad shape. The rotation in her coffin bone is severe, there is bone deterioration and some sinking. Humane euthanasia is not off the table to relieve her suffering but (1) because our vet advises against it for now and (2) since we are seeing an improvement in her comfort level after trims with x-ray guidance and boots with special pads, we want to give her every chance. Just this morning we've added an anti inflammatory that we hope will also help her. And she is on a diet and the weight loss will also take more pressure off in time. Henrietta was rescued from Oklahoma and is an amazingly sweet donkey that was allowed too much grass, rich hay and likely grain. She is a painfully clear picture of why we do not adopt out donkeys to homes where they will not be kept on dry lots and their sugar won't be carefully controlled. Henrietta also has a VERY bonded friend Hannah who would suffer tremendously if she lost her buddy. We have to try everything before we make that difficult decision. This video is from this morning before Henrietta took the new meds. She was trimmed again yesterday and the boots were added last night. She is clearly still painful but there is definite improvement. However, the boots were used for a long time by another donkey and they are worn out. The velcro doesn't stay closed and they keep falling off. We are going to get Henrietta a new pair (Soft-Ride boots) that fit her correctly. If anyone would like to be a boot supporter, they cost $200 and the specialty pads are an additional $90 per pair. With x-rays, meds and special equipment, this kind of case gets expensive fast but she is worth every penny. Thanks to all of you concerned for Henrietta. Update: thank you very much to those who donated. Henrietta's new boots and pads have been fully funded. Many thanks! We'll keep everyone posted on how she is doing. #donke

What happy, bonded and hungry (!) donkeys look like. #donkeylove #rescue

Night checks are such sweet times with donkeys. #donkeylove #rescue

#donkeylove #rescue

The morning, the weather and the attire (!) don’t matter. Camp’s greeting and welcome are always the same. He may look a bit like a martian but the flies are leaving him alone! #donkeylove #rescue

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