The Musings of Missy Piggins – part 3

17 May 2017 | Animals, Facts, Humour

I don’t socialise with the other pigs. Human socialisation is a favourite of mine. Most of the other pigs here at Sugarshine also deeply appreciate human interaction. There is something deep inside a pigs psyche that can’t resist a good belly rub. The...

The Musings of Missy Piggins – part 2

10 May 2017 | Animals, Facts, Humour

I can understand why many people think pigs are violent beings. But if you want the truth, straight from a pig’s mouth, we are one of the gentlest species on earth. We are often rough with each other simply as a sign of communication. How else to you decide who to...

The Musings of Missy Piggins – Part 1

3 May 2017 | Animals, Facts, Humour

We pigs are very vocal beings, but my leadership is an unspoken certainty. No one else was up for the job. I don’t mind really. I know the humans really appreciate that I keep everyone in line, and it makes them feel good that they’re in cahoots with the roughest,...

The Year of the Rooster

16 Feb 2017 | Animals, Facts, Humour, News, What We're About

This year is the Chinese Zodiac year of the rooster! And aren’t we in for it! Roosters are super fun animals to have around the Sanctuary (especially if you’re a morning person). In fact we have more than 50 rescue rooster who love to bless us with their...

Sheep and Goats – Kill Age vs Natural Age

3 Nov 2016 | Facts

Each and every one of the animals at Sugarshine FARM Animal Sanctuary are miraculous. This is for many different reasons, but one of the most prevalent is that they have survived. Each of the sheep at Sugarshine are miraculous. Bonnie, Lollie, Opal and Maartin are...

Birds – Kill Age vs Natural Age

20 Oct 2016 | Facts

Each and every one of the animals at Sugarshine FARM Animal Sanctuary are miraculous. This is for many different reasons, but one of the most prevalent is that they have survived. In the meat industry, Turkey’s like Harry Butternut and Petiah Potato-Bumbum are killed...