My name is Dora.  I got that name because, apparently, I’m really inquisitive and like to explore. I am a bit shy with people but I very quickly learning to trust. I was previously living with my best friend, Lizzy, in the back yard of a  kind young boy who found us wandering on a…

RIP Chewy Chewy passed away as the results of cancer in 2022.  We miss him greatly.  He was brave and gentle to the very end. ************ My name is Chewy and I am approximately 4 years old (in 2020). I was born a hen but I have since transitioned into a rooster.  I crow, I…

I am Justin. I was born in November 2019 at a feedlot. I was quick sickly and as a consequence, I am pretty small. At only 5 months old I was going to be put on a truck and sent to the cattle sales. I would have been very scared and alone but, thankfully, a…

My name is Jimmy. Like Bruno and Stuart who live at Cranky’s I was born on a feedlot in October 2017.  As a result, I never knew the love and care of my mother. I was taken in by a lady who hand-raised me and gave me a name.  Unfortunately, on 20 April 2020 when…

Fiona passed away peacefully on 8 April 2026 at 6:30pm, at almost 8 years of age, following a short period of lameness caused by suspected nerve damage. Fiona was a gentle, resilient soul who knew safety, kindness and love during her time with us. Her son, Rayne, remains at Cranky’s FARM were he will spend…

Sonny is a four year old male …. your guessed it, pig. He was purchased from a miniature pig breeder but he hasn’t stayed quiet as small as advertised.  He is a very social boy and doesn’t like staying in his enclosure. Unfortunately, his people have two tiny human girls and his constant escaping is…

My name is Freckles, I am an 8 month old Speckled Park steer. I live at a farm with my friend Bill who was advertised for sale as a “JERSEY STEER – FILL YOUR FREEZER FOR XMAS”! My fate would have been similar to Bill’s had the people at Cranky’s FARM not seen Bill’s advertisement,…

My name is Bill, I am a 10 month old Jersey steer. I was born on a dairy farm and taken from my mum at just a few days old. I was given to a lady who raised me with the help of a foster cow. Unfortunately, the drought hit and I was moved to…

My name is Moose. I was born on a dairy farm.  This dairy farm didn’t treat their bull calves very well.  Usually, they “disposed” of them at just a day old. Thankfully a very kind lady rescued me from that nasty place and took care of my for these past two years. She loved me…

My name is Carl. I am a 2 year old dairy steer.  At only a few days old I found myself at the cattle sales.  I was bought along with my two friends, Norman and Murray, by some people who seemed nice. I was scared and lonely to start with but I eventually learned that…

My name is Norman. I am a 2 year old dairy steer.  At only a few days old I found myself at the cattle sales.  I was bought along with my two friends, Murray and Carl, by some people who seemed nice. I was scared and lonely to start with but I eventually learned that…

My name is Murray. I am a 2 year old dairy steer.  At only a few days old I found myself at the cattle sales.  I was bought along with my two friends, Norman and Carl, by some people who seemed nice. I was scared and lonely to start with but I eventually learned that…