Ferdinand is a gentle 6-year-old Santa Gertrudis bull who came into our care after facing the terrifying prospect of being sent to the cattle sales. Thanks to an incredible community effort, Ferdinand was rescued and has since undergone hormone treatment and castration so he can safely move on to a permanent sanctuary home. Unfortunately, the…

Pepper, Poppy, Nutmeg & Dill are disabled ducks in our care who require ongoing specialised support to ensure they are able to live safe, comfortable and enriched lives. Pepper, Poppy & Nutmeg came into care suffering from severe mobility issues caused by angular limb deformities — a condition where the bones of the legs develop…

🐑 Ollie & Mia Senior Sheep | Best Friends | Forever Residents Ollie and Mia are a bonded pair of beautiful senior sheep, both 12+ years young, who now (1 January 2026) call Cranky’s FARM home. For more than a decade, Ollie and Mia were deeply loved and carefully cared for by the same dedicated person….

🌿 In Loving Memory of Gloria ~ 2019–2025 | Forever Loved ~ Gloria came to Cranky’s FARM in 2021 under heartbreaking circumstances. She had been advertised on Gumtree as someone’s Christmas dinner — her life reduced to a festive meal. Instead, thanks to quick action and compassion, Gloria was saved and given a chance at…

🐐 Bunny’s Story On 4 October 2025, we were contacted by our friends at Happilly Heifer After, who had received a call from a kind woman seeking help for a tiny baby goat she had rescued just days earlier. As always, when an animal is in need, we stepped up to help — and that’s…

Lilah’s Rescue Story Lilah had spent her whole young life living in a suburban household with no other goats. She was very much loved and well cared for, but goats are deeply social animals who thrive in the company of their own kind. Spending her days alone in a backyard was not ideal for her…

UPDATE: We are so pleased to share that Penny and Peach, the two beautiful cows who were preparing to join us here at Cranky’s FARM, have instead found a safe, loving forever home near Stanthorpe. They will now live happily on 100 acres of pasture, surrounded by a small herd of pet cattle, where they…

UPDATE: We are so pleased to share that Penny and Peach, the two beautiful cows who were preparing to join us here at Cranky’s FARM, have instead found a safe, loving forever home near Stanthorpe. They will now live happily on 100 acres of pasture, surrounded by a small herd of pet cattle, where they…

At Cranky’s we currently have a flock of six rescued hens. Dora: rescued from the street. Ginger:  rescued ex-battery hen. Lucky:  rescued after being mauled by a dog. The “others” gang:  rescued ex-battery hens, DB (requires daily specialist care), LG and OG. Each of these girls has a unique and delightfully funny personality and prove…

🎉 Jimmy Has Found His Forever Home! We are absolutely thrilled to share the wonderful news that our cheeky, energetic donkey Jimmy has been officially adopted into his forever home! 🫏💚 As many of you know, Jimmy is a young donkey full of life, affection, and endless energy. While he was much loved here at…

In September 2024, sister sanctuary Happilly Heifer After (HHA) was contacted by a member of the public who, sadly, had a new born calf with a dislocated hip. This calf had been kicked by his mum, who was suffering from painful mastitis, whilst trying to feed. The person who had bred the little calf had…

**UPDATE:  Despite our best attempts to rescue Scooby we were unable to do so.  With a team of volunteers, a veterinary surgeon experienced in the tranquilising large animals by dart gun, permission of the new land owners and a lot of hope we set out to get Scooy to safety.  Unfortunately, Scooby just didn’t realise…