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We lost an emerald jewel
Apr 13, 2024It was 2016, when we got a call about a rescued bird from OWL (Orphaned Wildlife . They had been called to help a turkey vulture who turned out to be a hen. One of our volunteers, who was a neighbour and a volunteer for OWL brought the hen to us. She was our very first rescue […]
and's if's & butts
and's if's & butts
Benny & the Girls
Feb 28, 2024It’s been a week now and I’m still struggling to put into words and put onto paper Benny’s loss at Kindred Farm. When we first rescued two chickens, we thought Benny was a hen and the other chicken was a rooster (John). In hindsight we should have known Benny was a rooster because John wouldn’t let Benny eat first. This is […]
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Marigold
Jan 21, 2024As we prepared for the cold snap, Kindred Volunteer Karen Atkinson offered to foster Marigold and Poppy. This turned out to be a really good decision as the Office/Volunteer Room actually became bitter cold even with several heaters going 24/7. Guinea Pigs require a minimum of 15′ C at all times. Karen set up a […]
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Dandelion our beautiful guinea pig
Jan 21, 2024Dandelion passed away.I tucked in the Guinea Pigs last night and I felt the hole that her absence has left behind.Dandelion may be little but she was one of the most cherished animals at the farm. There was not a lot of chatter from Marigold and Poppy last night. They too are missing their sister. Our […]
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So many feelings about this tragedy
Apr 16, 2023Disclaimer:This post is not about every child who experiences trauma. Not all children who experience trauma will resort to violence. This post is about how early intervention can be a lifeline and can help children to cope non-violently with trauma. I feel compelled to write something just about once a season as the world experiences another […]
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Matriarch Turkey: Freida May
Jan 23, 2023This photo shows Freida May in all her glory as the reigning fluffy white matriarch of our feathered flock. But her reign ended this past Monday. Three years was not long enough to be in her glowing white presence. But Freida May did defy all the odds by living into her 6th year. This is […]
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Assault weapon in the hands of any child?
May 26, 2022Disclaimer:This post is not about every child who experiences trauma. Not all children who experience trauma will resort to violence. This post is about how early intervention can be a lifeline and can help children to cope non-violently with trauma. This post looks in hindsight at trauma in a troubled teen and access to assault […]
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Why is it people vs animals?
Mar 3, 2022I get asked, “how can you help animals when there is a war in Ukraine?” Why do so many people look at the world as people vs animals. Why can’t you help both? I look at the world as people and animals connected, forever intertwined and interdependent on each other. 1. Animals make the world […]