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Animal Fact File

About the Muscovy Duck

Muscovy Ducks at Our Animal Sanctuary The Muscovy duck is a distinctive and fascinating breed of duck, easily recognised by its unique appearance and calm

28 January 2026 No Comments
Two cream-coloured heavy horses with light manes stand side by side on a grassy field, while a brown horse grazes in the background under a clear blue sky. Perfect for those interested in horse care or seeking a beginners' guide to these gentle giants.
Animal Fact File

A Beginners Guide To Caring For Heavy Horses

Heavy Horses at Our Animal Sanctuary At our animal sanctuary, our heavy horses are some of our most recognisable and much-loved residents. Many of these

28 January 2026 No Comments
Animal Fact File

About the Silkie Chicken

Silkie Chickens at Our Animal Sanctuary The Silkie is one of the most distinctive and recognisable chicken breeds in the world. Known for their fluffy,

15 June 2025 No Comments
Two small ponies, including a spotted miniature horse, stand side by side in front of a wooden stable wall. One is tan with a red headcollar; the other, black and white with spots, wears blue. Both have fluffy coats and shaggy manes.
Animal Fact File

About the Falabella Miniature Horse

Falabella Miniature Horses at Our Animal Sanctuary Imagine a horse that fits comfortably in your living room — a miniature marvel with all the grace

27 February 2024 No Comments
Two goats with curved horns stand on a wooden structure outdoors. One goat is mostly black with white patches, whilst the other has a mix of brown, black, and white fur. A wooden fence is in the background.
Animal Fact File

A Beginners Guide To Caring For Goats

Goats at Our Animal Sanctuary At our animal sanctuary, our goats are much-loved residents who have found a safe and permanent home with us. Each

4 June 2023 No Comments
A ferret with dark fur is sniffing the floor, standing in a patch of sunlight surrounded by shadow on a textured surface—perfect for a beginners' guide to observing animal behaviour, much like caring for goats.
Animal Fact File

A Beginners Guide To Caring For Ferrets

Ferrets at Our Animal Sanctuary At our animal sanctuary, our ferrets are much-loved residents who have found a safe and permanent home with us. Each

28 February 2023 No Comments
A kookaburra with a brown and white body and blue wing feathers perches on a green, grass-covered bar inside a wire cage, its beak open as if calling. The background reveals a blurry outdoor scene.
Animal Fact File

About the Laughing Kookaburra

Kookaburras at Our Animal Sanctuary The kookaburra is a bird species native to Australia and belongs to the kingfisher family. There are four recognised species

11 March 2019 No Comments