Rescued Animals

Feb 9, 20222 min read

A hen like Alice

To many people it’s just a chicken. To us, she is Alice. Alice loves life here at Head Over Hooves. She’s very particular about her...

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May 21, 20212 min read

A sheep that's never eaten grass?

How must it feel to have green grass under your feet or hooves after standing on concrete or gravel in pens for weeks – or even months?...

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Apr 22, 20203 min read

Have you ever - very politely - asked a steer to step onto a truck?

(Spoiler alert: it’s not as easy as it sounds!) In times of crisis, we need to band together and offer a helping hand where we can. This...

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Dec 7, 20191 min read

Meet Peter Parker

This gentle rooster was dumped. With his wings trimmed dangerously short and tail feathers removed he stood no chance of surviving. We...

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Oct 27, 20192 min read

To infinity and beyond! A story of two piglets.

Hi there! A big thank you to everyone for all your well wishes. My brother and I are having lots of fun here at Head Over Hooves Farm...

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Oct 19, 20191 min read

Spencer - You're safe now

When we saw a video on the news of a terrified little goat being caught by rangers, we knew we could help. We contacted the pound to be...

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Apr 23, 20192 min read

A TALE OF TWO RESCUED ROOSTERS

Millions of roosters across the world die every day. There are many sad fates that can befall roosters: they can end up as the unwanted...

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Apr 16, 20193 min read

RESCUING HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW

Many people go to pounds to adopt cat or dog, but not many go to adopt a pig. Sadly, a large number of farmed animals find themselves...

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