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Bill and Freckles Arrive at Cranky’s

By Natalie / November 3, 2019 / Comments Off on Bill and Freckles Arrive at Cranky’s

On the 25th of November Bill the jersey steer and Freckles the speckled park steer arrived at Cranky’s. Bill was the first to jump off the truck to freedom and, whilst Freckles’ dismount wouldn’t have won him any medals at the Olympics, he also jumped enthusiastically into his new life.…

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Watch Fifteen’s Arrival at Cranky’s

By Natalie / October 1, 2018 / Comments Off on Watch Fifteen’s Arrival at Cranky’s

Watch Fifteen’s first moments at his new home. He was amazingly respectful and gentle upon arrival and everyone was happy and excited to meet him. After spending the night in the holding pen he was very anxious to get out and meet everyone up close and personal.

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David just wants to sleep

By Natalie / August 20, 2018 / Comments Off on David just wants to sleep

David is fast becoming a celebrity sleeper. We have never known a goat to love a good nap as much as our tiny Dave. Within only minutes of his butt hitting the ground his beautiful blue eyes are closing and he’s sound asleep.

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Update on Arlo

By Natalie / August 8, 2018 / Comments Off on Update on Arlo

Arlo arrived at Cranky’s FARM early on Saturday, 23 July to a lot of curious looks and much bellowing. He spent 24 hours in the small enclosure, usually reserved just for the goats, where he could get to know his fellow Cranky’s resident through the safety of a fence.  The…

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JACK AND HANNAH LOVE A GOOD ROLL

By Natalie / July 31, 2018 / Comments Off on JACK AND HANNAH LOVE A GOOD ROLL

Jack and Hannah came to live at Cranky’s more than 5 years ago. They are father and daughter and are inseparable. Aside from food and chasing each other around their favourite thing to do is roll in their sand circles.  Often their rolling is almost like a choreographed dance.  …

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Arlo Arrives at Cranky’s

By Natalie / July 15, 2018 / Comments Off on Arlo Arrives at Cranky’s

On 24 June 2018 little Arlo the 14 month old Jersey steer arrived at Cranky’s. He thew himself off the truck and immediately made his presence known amongst the other Cranky’s residents.

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Monty Arrives At Cranky’s

By Natalie / June 11, 2018 / Comments Off on Monty Arrives At Cranky’s

Monty arrived at Cranky’s FARM on Saturday, 9 June 2018.  It was an exciting day for everyone. Monty took an immediate liking to the goats and went straight to sharing a meal with them. He looked a little intimated when he met Pushy and Bubba and Hannah decided it was…

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Help Us Save Monty

By Natalie / May 8, 2018 / Comments Off on Help Us Save Monty

Update on Monty Thanks to the generosity of compassionate people Monty has been saved! He has had his veterinary procedure and will arrive at Cranky’s on Saturday, 2 June to start his new life with his new family. We cannot wait to welcome him.   Monty is a 15 month…

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Cranky’s FARM is officially an Australian registered charity!

By Natalie / March 22, 2018 /

This month (January 2018) we officially obtained Australian charity status.  This means a lot to us because it will give us the ability to raise the funds we need to grow Cranky’s FARM into an organisation capable of saving many more lives.  We have 100 acres and only 20 current…

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Cheeky Jack and the Paper Hat

By Natalie / March 18, 2018 / Comments Off on Cheeky Jack and the Paper Hat

Visits to Cranky’s FARM are never dull and this weekend Jack entertained us in his usual cheeky style by showing Brett’s paper hat exactly who is boss. Jack is a donkey with lots of personality.  He can be super affectionate, cantankerous, mischievous and angelic but no matter what, he is…

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