Farmed rabbits need your help – let’s raise the roof!
In Canada, 1 in 4 rabbits raised for meat die from injury, disease, overheating and poor air quality before they even leave the farm. They deserve better living conditions. What can you do? Take the survey and tell the government how you feel about rabbit treatment on farms. Help us raise the roof! Their short lives deserve better.
Let Canada know you want oversight at slaughter facilities
The federal government is asking for your feedback on the new “Safe Food for Canadians Regulations”. These laws define management and training requirements at animal slaughter facilities. We need your help to tell the government that animal welfare is important at every moment of their lives. Will you help?
New to the SPCA Certified program, Sunninghill Farms puts great pride into raising 100% pasture-raised heritage breed pigs who love to root and dig as pigs do. Next door, at Sunninghill Holsteins, a herd of pastured dairy cattle have plenty of grass to graze and the option to choose their own milking time. Get to know the de Dood farmers!
Pigs are intelligent, curious and loving, but be careful not to mistake them for easy-to-care-for house pets. Get the facts on pet pigs before forking out the funds to adopt.
Farm fresh eggs produced right in your back yard sounds nice, but what does it really take to care for chickens? Ten things to consider before bringing home the hens.
Does being grass-fed really benefit animal welfare for beef cows, the environment and human health all at once? The answer is yes, and the secret is reconnecting these cattle with nature.
Show your love for farm animals with our a-moo-sing hats, tees and totes. Use code Oink2017 at checkout for 20% off the farm collection. Hurry! Supplies are dropping like cow patties!
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