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Understanding Horse Body Language: Ears

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Information Sourcing Considerations At The Open Sanctuary Project

Learn how we decide who to cite in our resources!

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A Starter Guide to Common Questions Your Sanctuary Gets Asked and How to Thoughtfully Answer Them

A living template with common questions your animal sanctuary likely gets asked and thoughtful ways you can answer them.

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Chickens: How We Got Here

The history and current challenges of the domesticatedAdapted over time (as by selective breeding) from a wild or natural state to life in close association with and to the benefit of humans chicken.

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Qu’est-ce qui définit un refuge pour animaux ?

Volunteer translation of "What Defines An Animal Sanctuary" into French!

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Si vous aussi, vous souhaitez créer un refuge pour animaux d’élevage

A volunteer translation of "So, You Want To Start A Farmed Animal Sanctuary" into French!

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Accident Waiver And Release Of Liability Template For Animal Sanctuaries

Here's a free downloadable template to help craft an animal sanctuary's accident waiver and release of liability form!

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Time To Thrive: Safe Enrichment Considerations Infographic

Want a fun and easy way to share information about providing safe enrichment for residents? Check out the infographic!

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Introduction to Rooster Behavior Part I: Dismantling Rooster Stigma

Roosters are undeservingly stigmatized and abused. Want to learn the truth about roosters? Read on!

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Time To Thrive: Safety Considerations For Enrichment

When planning enrichment strategies for residents, safety is paramount!

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Hoof Care For Pigs

Why is hoof care important? How do you trim pig hooves safely?

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Take-Home Handout for Folks Who’ve Just Visited Your Sanctuary

A take-home guide for folks who've just visited your animal sanctuary and want to generate discussion with their family and friends at home.

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Going Green: Your Animal Sanctuary and The Environment

Here is a list of resources that can help your animal sanctuary or rescue when it comes to the consideration of all things environmental.

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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza: Your Sanctuary And The Law

An in depth discussion of the state of the law around highly pathogenic avian influenza, USDAThe United States Department of Agriculture, a government department that oversees agriculture and farmed animals. control measures, and how they may impact you.

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Late Elementary-Age Sanctuary Education Lesson Plan #1

This free downloadable lesson plan is the first part of a multi-part sanctuary education program for late elementary-age children.

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Time To Thrive: The Importance Of Enrichment Infographic

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Time To Thrive: Categories Of Enrichment Infographic

Want a fun and easy way to share information about enrichment categories with others? Check out this infographic!

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Wildfire Preparedness For Your Animal Sanctuary

What can sanctuaries do to ensure they are prepared for wildfires?

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Time To Thrive: Considering Enrichment For Species And Individuals

When enrichment ideas and developing enrichment programs, it is important to consider both the species and the individual.

Déterminer la capacité d’accueil responsable de votre refuge

A french translation of "Determining Your Animal Sanctuary's Capacity For Responsible Care"!

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Time To Thrive: Categories Of Enrichment

Learn about different categories of enrichment in the second resource in our Time To Thrive series!

The Open Sanctuary Project’s HPAI Record-Keeping Template

Here's a free, downloadable template for tracking biosecurityThe policies and protocols of an organization to limit the spread of illness and disease. and recordkeeping measures to help keep your animal sanctuary's avian residents safe from HPAI!

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Daily Observation For Chicken Health And Well-Being

Daily observation plays an important role in catching signs of concern early. Do you know what to look for when observing chicken residents?

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HPAI Biosecurity Plan And Checklist

HPAI prevention methods and biosecurity protocols in a simple bulleted checklist format.

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Time To Thrive: The Importance Of Enrichment!

By incorporating enrichment as an aspect of general care, the lives of animal sanctuary residents can be greatly improved!

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Foods Toxic To Cows Infographic

Learn about food toxic to cowsWhile  "cows" can be defined to refer exclusively to female cattle, at The Open Sanctuary Project we refer to domesticated cattle of all ages and sexes as "cows." in this handy infographic!

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Foods Toxic To Sheep Infographic

Learn about foods toxic to sheep in this handy infographic!

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Foods Toxic To Goats Infographic

A look at a few of the foods you should avoid feeding goats.

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Foods Toxic To Turkeys Infographic

Learn about foods toxic to turkeysUnless explicitly mentioned, we are referring to domesticated turkey breeds, not wild turkeys, who may have unique needs not covered by this resource. in this handy infographic!

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Quarantine Tips For Animal Sanctuaries Infographic

Learn about quarantineThe policy or space in which an individual is separately housed away from others as a preventative measure to protect other residents from potentially contagious health conditions, such as in the case of new residents or residents who may have been exposed to certain diseases. tips for your animal sanctuary in this handy infographic!

Fun Facts About Chickens Infographic

Learn fun facts about chickens in this handy infographic!

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Colic: Know The Signs Infographic

Learn to identify the signs of colic in this handy infographic!

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Foods Toxic To Pigs Infographic

Learn about foods that are toxic to pigs in this handy infographic!

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Four Ways You Can Advocate For Fishes Infographic

Learn 4 ways you can advocate for fishesWhile "fish" is often used to refer to multiple fishes, we use "fishes" to underscore that each fish should be considered as an individual with their own needs, preferences, and abilities, rather than as a monolith consisting of thousands of different species. in this handy infographic!

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Know Your Llama And Alpaca Poop Infographic

Learn to identify normal and abnormal llama and alpaca poop in this handy infographic!

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An Introduction to Educational Programs and Opportunities Well-suited for Microsanctuaries

This resource provides a list and description of educational program opportunities well-suited for microsanctuaryA microsanctuary is a small scale community of human and nonhuman (generally “unconventional or farmed”) animal companions, who live together in a chosen shared lifestyle and in commitment to ending the oppression of all beings. Microsanctuaries adhere to the notion that no nonhuman member of the community should “serve a purpose.” Microsanctuaries can exist in any context: rural, suburban, or urban. A microsanctuary can consist of as small a community as one animal and one human caregiver. For more information on microsanctuary please refer to the Microsanctuary Resource Center. operators.

Então você quer começar um santuário de animais

Então você quer começar um santuário de animais? Translation of "So, You Want To Start An Animal Sanctuary" into Portuguese!

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Approaching Learning Opportunities With Residents: Concepts Of Learning Theory

Every interaction with a resident is a learning and teaching opportunity! Read about the basics of learning theory in a sanctuary environment.

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Understanding Camelid Body Positions: Head And Neck

This resource is part of a series on camelid body language and provides a brief introduction to the different ways camelids communicate with their head and necks.

A Starter Guide to Terminology Around Animal Care Spaces

If you have questions about the meanings of terms like "rescue," "foster," "shelter," and sanctuary, this resource is a good introduction!

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What’s The Word?: A Glossary Of Camelid Vocalizations And Sounds

Vocalizations can provide vital insight into a camelid resident’s emotional state and health if you are able to interpret them properly!

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Avian Influenza Infographic

An infographic with key points to help your sanctuary protect your avian residents from avian influenza.

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Avian Influenza FAQ

An introductory guide to avian influenza including answers to the most frequently asked questions about this disease.

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Understanding Camelid Body Language Part 2: Tails

This resource is part of a series on camelid body language and provides a brief introduction to the different ways camelids communicate with their tails.

The Open Sanctuary Project’s Resident Supply Checklist

Here's a free editable checklist that your animal sanctuary can download to keep track of important supplies to ensure proper animal care!

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Building Your Resident Emergency Healthcare & First Aid Kit

A look at some of the supplies you should have on hand for resident emergencies.

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A Starter Guide to Understanding and Working with Animal Shelters for Animal Sanctuaries

A starter guide for animal sanctuaries on how to better understand and find ways to work with animal sheltersOrganizations, either government-funded and maintained or not-for-profit and funded by charitable contributions, with a physical infrastructure in which homeless animals are cared for and offered for adoption..

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Accessibility for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community Members at Your Animal Sanctuary

How can animal sanctuaries build more inclusive, accessible spaces and programming for deaf and hard of hearing community members and staff?