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Hoof Care For Pigs

Why is hoof care important? How do you trim pig hooves safely?
Dean Farm Trust is a non-profit charity in South Wales based on 62 acres of pasture and woodland and is currently home to more than 180 animals. The residents of Dean Farm Trust come from a variety of backgrounds: Some were unwanted pets, others were neglected, abused, or abandoned, and some were rescued from slaughter. Many of the animals at the sanctuary are extremely vulnerable and need extra care and support. Recognizing this, Dean Farm Trust cares for each animal’s individual physical needs as well as their psychological well-being. Pig residents Jeff, Billy, and Linky are real standouts. Living together in their own “Bachelor Pad” due to their various health challenges, including blindness, deafness, foot issues, and anxiety, they all look after each other and love a good cuddle.
  • hoof cracks, hoof trimming, overgrown hooves

Hoof Care For Pigs

Why is hoof care important? How do you trim pig hooves safely?
  • pig care, pig rescue, sanctuary literature

The Open Sanctuary Project’s “So You Want To Rescue A Pig” Brochure

Here’s a free downloadable brochure that you can print and provide to animal sanctuary visitors who express interest in providing lifelong care to pigs!
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  • pig care, pig rescue, sanctuary literature

The Open Sanctuary Project’s “So You Want To Rescue A Pig” Brochure

Here's a free downloadable brochure that you can print and provide to animal sanctuary visitors who express interest in providing lifelong care to pigs!
  • euth, euthanasia, pig care

Compassionate End Of Life Considerations For Pig Residents At Your Animal Sanctuary

All sanctuary residents deserve access to compassionate euthanasia, should they need it, but finding this for pigs can be especially challenging.
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  • euth, euthanasia, pig care

Compassionate End Of Life Considerations For Pig Residents At Your Animal Sanctuary

All sanctuary residents deserve access to compassionate euthanasia, should they need it, but finding this for pigs can be especially challenging.
  • pig diseases, pig health, pig illness, signs of concern

Potential Pig Health Challenges

An introductory guide for common pig health issues, illnesses, and diseases. When in doubt, always contact an expert or veterinarian for evaluation!
Rescued pigs in pastures full of chamomile at Farm Sanctuary.
  • pig diseases, pig health, pig illness, signs of concern

Potential Pig Health Challenges

An introductory guide for common pig health issues, illnesses, and diseases. When in doubt, always contact an expert or veterinarian for evaluation!
  • enrichment, nutritional enrichment, physical enrichment, sensory enrichment

Creating An Enriching Life For Pigs

Help ensure your pig residents have a happy and healthy life by introducing enrichment strategies for them!
Alice shows off her interesting find of the day, exhibiting an excellent example of tactile enrichment at Edgar's Mission
  • enrichment, nutritional enrichment, physical enrichment, sensory enrichment

Creating An Enriching Life For Pigs

Help ensure your pig residents have a happy and healthy life by introducing enrichment strategies for them!
  • pig bonds, pig cognition, pig senses

Fun Facts About Pigs

Pigs are fascinating and complex individuals! Here are some verified fun facts about them!
This resident knows all about fun at Edgar's Mission Farm Sanctuary
  • pig bonds, pig cognition, pig senses

Fun Facts About Pigs

Pigs are fascinating and complex individuals! Here are some verified fun facts about them!

Fun Facts About Pigs

Pigs are able to use mirrors to find food hidden in a space that is only visible by looking in the mirror, indicating a concept of self recognition and understanding of their environment.
Pigs have excellent spatial memories and can navigate and remember mazes quite well! In fact, pigs are able to prioritize what memories are most important. In regards to food, they use memories of food scents and colors to recall which site had the most and best food and how to find it.
While it may all sound similar to us, pigs can distinguish between auditory cues to recognize the identity of the pig vocalizing! Moms can tell the difference between the sounds of their own piglets and the sounds of others!

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