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Woodstock Farm Sanctuary Video Channel features video introductions to their rescues, clips of their unique personalities, and more.

Mike the calf explores outside at Woodstock Sanctuary 27 Feb 2013 Mike the calf explores outside at Woodstock Sanctuary Mike the calf explores outside for the first time. He is seen lleaving a barn and wandering around to meet the others on the opposite side of a gate (he needs to be kept separate while he [...] Mike the calf explores outside at Woodstock Sanctuary Mike the calf explores outside for the first time. He is seen lleaving a barn and wandering around to meet the others on the opposite side of a gate (he needs to be kept separate while he heals). Then he moos right on cue. You can see his yellow "barcode" sticker from the slaughterhouse is still stuck to his fur. [...less]

The Determined Ducks 27 Feb 2013 The Determined Ducks The female in this group of ridiculously cute ducks needed to stay overnight in our infirmary, but every morning a posse of 3 males would come pay a visit and then escort her to an area behind our main duck habitat .. where [...] The Determined Ducks The female in this group of ridiculously cute ducks needed to stay overnight in our infirmary, but every morning a posse of 3 males would come pay a visit and then escort her to an area behind our main duck habitat .. where some natural springs provide a small pond. It's a heck of a commute but well worth it. Who says chivalry is dead? [...less]

Volunteer at the Sanctuary 20 Feb 2013 Volunteer at the Sanctuary A great little video put together by the Appalachian State University volunteer group. [...] Volunteer at the Sanctuary A great little video put together by the Appalachian State University volunteer group. [...less]

"Ag Gag" Compilation 18 Feb 2013 "Ag Gag" Compilation ABC News Piece about how agriculture lobbyists are trying to prevent whistle-blowing undercover videos from being filmed in factory farms. [...] "Ag Gag" Compilation ABC News Piece about how agriculture lobbyists are trying to prevent whistle-blowing undercover videos from being filmed in factory farms. [...less]

Wilfred the Goat Escapes in Brooklyn 13 Feb 2013 Wilfred the Goat Escapes in Brooklyn Local news coverage of a goat found running around the Bed-Steu section of Brooklyn, NY. The goat, now named Wilfred, is safe and sound at Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary. You can follow his story on our [...] Wilfred the Goat Escapes in Brooklyn Local news coverage of a goat found running around the Bed-Steu section of Brooklyn, NY. The goat, now named Wilfred, is safe and sound at Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary. You can follow his story on our website, WoodstockSanctuary.org. [...less]

The Piglet Diaries 28 Jan 2013 The Piglet Diaries An hour in the life of 2 tiny tiny tiny tiny little tiny piglets who had been dumped in a box outside a vet clinic. Read about our life-saving rescue work for farm animals at www.WoodstockSanctuary.org [...] The Piglet Diaries An hour in the life of 2 tiny tiny tiny tiny little tiny piglets who had been dumped in a box outside a vet clinic. Read about our life-saving rescue work for farm animals at www.WoodstockSanctuary.org [...less]

Mike Jr. the Steer Eats Snow 11 Jan 2013 Mike Jr. the Steer Eats Snow Mike Jr., a slaughterhouse escapee now safe and sound at Woodstock Sanctuary, dines on what may be his first real snowfall, and deals with a "snow mustache" gracefully. Visit WoodstockSanctuary.org for [...] Mike Jr. the Steer Eats Snow Mike Jr., a slaughterhouse escapee now safe and sound at Woodstock Sanctuary, dines on what may be his first real snowfall, and deals with a "snow mustache" gracefully. Visit WoodstockSanctuary.org for more information. [...less]

Kayli the Cow Music Video 15 Nov 2012 Kayli the Cow Music Video Based on the true story of Kayli the Cow -- the spunky little Philly cow who received a pardon from the Governor. To download this song or for Eddie B & the G Spots song parodies, go to http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/eddie-b-the-g-spots/id463525536 [...] Kayli the Cow Music Video Based on the true story of Kayli the Cow -- the spunky little Philly cow who received a pardon from the Governor. To download this song or for Eddie B & the G Spots song parodies, go to http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/eddie-b-the-g-spots/id463525536 -- 10% of the proceeds go to benefit Woodstock Sanctuary! Video courtesy of Eddie B And The G Spots [...less]

Neglected Ducks Get Their First Swim 28 Sep 2012 Neglected Ducks Get Their First Swim Mobile users due to YouTube restrictions please watch this version instead:http://youtu.be/ouSXmc3k0SA For the first time in their lives two dozen recently rescued ducks get their first taste of life in [...] Neglected Ducks Get Their First Swim Mobile users due to YouTube restrictions please watch this version instead:http://youtu.be/ouSXmc3k0SA For the first time in their lives two dozen recently rescued ducks get their first taste of life in a pond. They had been living for years with a hoarder who had them in pens without adequate access to water or proper nutrition. Read the full story at http://woodstocksanctuary.org/2012/09/large-bird-hoarding-case-resolved/ FAQ: What is the music? Music is "Egyptian Reggae" by Jonathan Richman. You can find it on iTunes or just about anywhere. Jonathan is a swell musician so if you're not familiar with him, check him out--you're in for a treat! He was in the film "There's Something About Mary" if that reminds you. http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/egyptian-reggae/id68288338?i=68287597 Can we have a version without the music? Nah. This video was shot on the spur of the moment with a Canon 7D. If you know anything about these cameras, they have nice picture quality but crummy audio because the mike is mounted on the camera -- so you pick up all the clunks and clicks from manipulating the lens. Plus the ducks were about 20 - 30 feet away, so we really didn't pick up too much audio of them. Why didn't you let the ducks just find their own way into the water instead of chasing them in? There are a number of considerations. It was important to get the new ducks integrated into the flock swiftly because by the end of the day they would be sharing a coop to protect them from nocturnal predators, and so any issues needed to be observed and dealt with if certain ducks were being picked on, etc., so that we could separate them again if necessary. The pond is a safe place for ducks because there are no corners, whereas the pasture perimeter does have corners. Also we have limited staff and lots of other animals needing attention, so it was judicious for the safety of the new ducks to get them acclimated while staff members were present. Last, from many previous experiences we KNEW they would love the water once they were in. Who made the video? Doug Abel is an award-winning editor (30 Rock, Louie, The Fog of War, more http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0003575/) who co-founded the Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary with his wife, Jenny Brown. Jenny recently wrote a book called "The Lucky Ones" which tells the story of her journey to create WFAS. http://youtu.be/RbL18w9unFM [...less]

Piglet Antics 17 Aug 2012 Piglet Antics An hour in the new life of Antonio and Bertha, two piglets rescued from an awful fate in the factory farm system. [...] Piglet Antics An hour in the new life of Antonio and Bertha, two piglets rescued from an awful fate in the factory farm system. [...less]

"The Lucky Ones" Book Trailer 28 Jul 2012 "The Lucky Ones" Book Trailer An informational video about the book "The Lucky Ones" by Jenny Brown with Gretchen Primack (2012, Avery/Penguin). More information can be found at WoodstockSanctuary.org/lucky [...] "The Lucky Ones" Book Trailer An informational video about the book "The Lucky Ones" by Jenny Brown with Gretchen Primack (2012, Avery/Penguin). More information can be found at WoodstockSanctuary.org/lucky [...less]

Dixie the lamb chases cat, bounces off rocks 17 Jun 2012 Dixie the lamb chases cat, bounces off rocks In this short video Dixie the lamb, who is about 2 months old here, chases Maxwell the cat and then explores our climbing rocks. She and 3 other sheep came from a large, horrible neglect case in [...] Dixie the lamb chases cat, bounces off rocks In this short video Dixie the lamb, who is about 2 months old here, chases Maxwell the cat and then explores our climbing rocks. She and 3 other sheep came from a large, horrible neglect case in Cattaragus county, NY, where dozens of animals were being starved on a ramshackle farm. [...less]

"Mike" the escaped & injured calf is safe & sound 11 Apr 2012 "Mike" the escaped & injured calf is safe & sound NYC's NBC affiliate coverage of the "Mike" the escaped calf story -- it's great, check it out! It's your support that allows us to do this. [...] "Mike" the escaped & injured calf is safe & sound NYC's NBC affiliate coverage of the "Mike" the escaped calf story -- it's great, check it out! It's your support that allows us to do this. [...less]

Everything is Pine 3 Apr 2012 Everything is Pine Here we have 3 rescued cows -- Dylan (the big boy), Kayli (all white), and Maybelle (white & brown). High winds knocked a pine branch off a tree, and cows LOVE pine -- it's like "cownip." It also has natural [...] Everything is Pine Here we have 3 rescued cows -- Dylan (the big boy), Kayli (all white), and Maybelle (white & brown). High winds knocked a pine branch off a tree, and cows LOVE pine -- it's like "cownip." It also has natural health benefits that are good for bovines. Learn more about what we do at WoodstockSanctuary.org. [...less]

Pig Barn Construction Timelapse 1 Oct 2011 Pig Barn Construction Timelapse An oldie but a goodie from 2005, the construction of our very first barn. We did it in the winter because we'd committed to taking the pigs in the early spring. The construction crew was all-volunteer, [...] Pig Barn Construction Timelapse An oldie but a goodie from 2005, the construction of our very first barn. We did it in the winter because we'd committed to taking the pigs in the early spring. The construction crew was all-volunteer, bless their hearts! [...less]

Anne the Goat Makes A Hammock 23 Jul 2011 Anne the Goat Makes A Hammock Anne takes a perfectly good shade sail and turns it into a hammock. Anne came to us as a young 'un from a neglectful farm, she had bloody stool due to a parasite overload and frost-bitten ears. [...] Anne the Goat Makes A Hammock Anne takes a perfectly good shade sail and turns it into a hammock. Anne came to us as a young 'un from a neglectful farm, she had bloody stool due to a parasite overload and frost-bitten ears. [...less]

4 Solid Minutes of Baby Chicks Taking a Dust Bath 16 Jul 2011 4 Solid Minutes of Baby Chicks Taking a Dust Bath No Harry Potter. No Marvel super-heroes. No 3-D Imax. Just baby chicks, doing what they do. This is literally 4 minutes of nothing but two baby chicks taking a dust bath. Both were dumped [...] 4 Solid Minutes of Baby Chicks Taking a Dust Bath No Harry Potter. No Marvel super-heroes. No 3-D Imax. Just baby chicks, doing what they do. This is literally 4 minutes of nothing but two baby chicks taking a dust bath. Both were dumped at the NYC pound in June 2011 as "hatching projects no longer needed after the school year ended." Fortunately they made their way to the Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary. Try to stay stressed after watching this! [...less]

Kayli the cow meets the Steer 13 Jul 2011 Kayli the cow meets the Steer June 18, 2011: Kayli, a young "beef breed" cow, made a dash for her life from a slaughterhouse just outside of Philadelphia. She was being loaded into the holding pen of the Madina Live Poultry market [...] Kayli the cow meets the Steer June 18, 2011: Kayli, a young "beef breed" cow, made a dash for her life from a slaughterhouse just outside of Philadelphia. She was being loaded into the holding pen of the Madina Live Poultry market where goats, sheep, chickens and other animals awaited death. This particular market is a Halal slaughterhouse catering to Muslim customers, but such "live kill" markets are extremely common in urban areas — they sell meat to people from many different cultures. Kayli saw an opportunity and made a break for it--running through the streets for close to an hour searching for safety. Wouldn't anyone? But sadly she was captured by police and returned to the same pen with the other terrified, doomed animals. Go to woodstocksanctuary.org and search for "Kayli" to read about the happy ending depicted in this video. [...less]

Summer the Sheep's New Wheelchair (Music: Undersea Poem) 13 May 2011 Summer the Sheep's New Wheelchair (Music: Undersea Poem) This video, featuring music by Undersea Poem, is about Summer the sheep. In April of 2011 we noticed her back legs became wobbly and the problem progressed over the next few days. [...] Summer the Sheep's New Wheelchair (Music: Undersea Poem) This video, featuring music by Undersea Poem, is about Summer the sheep. In April of 2011 we noticed her back legs became wobbly and the problem progressed over the next few days. Blood tests were inconclusive but indicated that something was wrong, so we took her to the experts at Cornell Veterinary Hospital. They determined that she had acquired a parasite known as Meningeal worm. Carried by wild deer, when a sheep becomes infested with Meningeal worm the parasite moves into the brain and/or spinal cord and causes neurological problems that can be fatal. She was given treatment but the damage to her spinal cord could potentially be permanent, and Summer, unable to frolic with the rest of her flock, seemed to be depressed and her condition had worsened to where she wasn't able to stand or walk around on her own. That's when we contacted Eddie's Wheels in Massachusetts. Well-known for their work helping dogs and cats with mobility issues, the mechanical genius Eddie Grinnell has also helped farm animals. JULY 2011 UPDATE: Subsequent blood tests showed that Summer had a rare but incurable for of a disease and she was not able to recover. However, this video shows her strength and determination to have the best life she could! [...less]

The Story of Flipper the Rooster 22 Mar 2011 The Story of Flipper the Rooster How did Flipper the Roo end up wearing shoes? We answer that age-old question in this video from Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary [...] The Story of Flipper the Rooster How did Flipper the Roo end up wearing shoes? We answer that age-old question in this video from Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary [...less]

Woodstock Sanctuary Anthem Video 28 Aug 2010 Woodstock Sanctuary Anthem Video Just a collection of nice shots around the Sanctuary tossed together to a lovely tune. Thanks to Matt Davis for all the nicest-looking shots! [...] Woodstock Sanctuary Anthem Video Just a collection of nice shots around the Sanctuary tossed together to a lovely tune. Thanks to Matt Davis for all the nicest-looking shots! [...less]

A tour around Woodstock Sanctuary (2009) 27 Jul 2010 A tour around Woodstock Sanctuary (2009) Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary Director Jenny Brown introduces the viewer to a few of our rescued animals. [...] A tour around Woodstock Sanctuary (2009) Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary Director Jenny Brown introduces the viewer to a few of our rescued animals. [...less]

Steer Dance to "Joy to You and Me" 12 Jun 2010 Steer Dance to "Joy to You and Me" WFAS's steer enjoy some classic tunes sung by Robin Gager at 2010's June Jamboree [...] Steer Dance to "Joy to You and Me" WFAS's steer enjoy some classic tunes sung by Robin Gager at 2010's June Jamboree [...less]

A Tale of Two Piggies 25 Mar 2010 A Tale of Two Piggies Two rescued pigs arrived at the Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary on 3/20/2010. Ms. Piggy had been rescued off the side of the road in North Carolina with a red stripe painted down her back -- the telltale sign that she [...] A Tale of Two Piggies Two rescued pigs arrived at the Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary on 3/20/2010. Ms. Piggy had been rescued off the side of the road in North Carolina with a red stripe painted down her back -- the telltale sign that she was marked for slaughter. How she escaped, we do not know, but an awesome woman named Valerie (who happend to be a wildlife rehabilitator and cat rescuer) scooped her up and kept her in suburban Long Island in a large pen her husband built. Ms. Piggy was very well cared for, but now 2 years old and fully-grown she needed more room to be a pig. Peter had a similar story, but the end result was very different. He was picked up as a tiny runt from a farm where he would've languished by a man who was charmed by the young piglet. Figuring he could always give to his brother to slaughter for bacon, the man raised Peter indoors in a marble countertop warehouse. He subsequently fell in love with the little guy, but even with the best intentions his lack of knowledge about pigs was detrimental to Peter's health -- Peter's diet consisted mostly of meatball heros, pizza, and bags of day-old Dunkin donuts. At only a few months this high-fat and highly inappropriate diet (pigs are naturally vegetarians but will eat anything if hungry enough) caused Peter to have some problems supporting is own weight. Coupled with the fact that he was living on concrete -- an unnatural surface for a hooven animal -- Peter essentially stopped walking. The man would have to lay down scraps of carpet to get Peter to get up to pee. We arrived in the nick of time, we believe, and hope that with a good diet and plenty of exercise 9-month-old Peter will make a full recovery! [...less]

Woodstock Sanctuary's Ducks Take A Cold Bath 28 Dec 2009 Woodstock Sanctuary's Ducks Take A Cold Bath Our dozen ducks and two geese were rescued from a variety of situations -- some from NYC and some from western New York State. On this morning the water in their pond was only half-frozen...or [...] Woodstock Sanctuary's Ducks Take A Cold Bath Our dozen ducks and two geese were rescued from a variety of situations -- some from NYC and some from western New York State. On this morning the water in their pond was only half-frozen...or half thawed, for you optimists. [...less]

Coco the Blind Chicken Lays an Egg 27 Oct 2009 Coco the Blind Chicken Lays an Egg (Hit "HQ" for a bigger video) Coco arrived at the Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary without the ability to see, so she needs special help eating, finding water, etc. She lives in the office during [...] Coco the Blind Chicken Lays an Egg (Hit "HQ" for a bigger video) Coco arrived at the Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary without the ability to see, so she needs special help eating, finding water, etc. She lives in the office during bad weather and has an outdoor pen when it's nice out. She knows her way around the office very well and can even find and jump on a perch at night. Since she's a "roommate" we've learned all the sounds and behaviors before she lays an egg, and so we were able to catch it on video -- this usually involves about 20 minutes of very loud squawking and searching for the perfect spot. WFAS board member Dawn Ladd coached her along, and co-founder Doug Abel was behind the camera. [...less]

Ciyalana the Tortoise Munches Kale 26 Aug 2009 Ciyalana the Tortoise Munches Kale Ciyalana or "Ciya" (pronounced See Ya!) is a 20 pound African Spurred Tortoise who was abandoned in a NYC park about 4 years ago. He is estimated to be 11 years old, with a life expectancy of 70-80 [...] Ciyalana the Tortoise Munches Kale Ciyalana or "Ciya" (pronounced See Ya!) is a 20 pound African Spurred Tortoise who was abandoned in a NYC park about 4 years ago. He is estimated to be 11 years old, with a life expectancy of 70-80 years! Why is a non-farm animal here at the Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary? His permanent home, the Lower East Side Ecology Center in Manhattan, is undergoing major renovations over the next year, and we've agreed to provide a loving foster home for this little guy in the meantime. [...less]

Fern the Kid arrives at Woodstock Sanctuary 24 Mar 2009 Fern the Kid arrives at Woodstock Sanctuary (BE SURE TO HIT THE "HQ" BUTTON FOR SHARPEST IMAGE) Fern is a baby goat who was born at a goat milk and meat farm in upstate NY. Several weeks ago a caring individual stopped by the farm [...] Fern the Kid arrives at Woodstock Sanctuary (BE SURE TO HIT THE "HQ" BUTTON FOR SHARPEST IMAGE) Fern is a baby goat who was born at a goat milk and meat farm in upstate NY. Several weeks ago a caring individual stopped by the farm to have a closer look at all the baby goats she could see from the road. She immediately saw evidence of neglect. One little goat in particular caught her attention - one of her legs was dangling from an obvious break and the tips or her ears were bloody & scabbed from frost bite. When the woman inquired about her leg the farmer shrugged, saying that Fern probably got it caught in a fence and it would heal on its own. Unable to deal with such suffering, she purchased Fern for $20 and got her to a vet, who was able to set her leg in a splint. She then called us, Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary, and we welcomed her with open arms. Almost immediately young Fern made lots of new friends and is enjoying her new-found life of freedom, nurturing care, and all the love she'll ever need. [...less]

The Valentine Piglets arrive at Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary 19 Feb 2009 The Valentine Piglets arrive at Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary A man in western New York purchased 4 young pigs from an Amish farmer to raise for slaughter. He kept the pigs in a small, unheated garage, and one morning discovered that one [...] The Valentine Piglets arrive at Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary A man in western New York purchased 4 young pigs from an Amish farmer to raise for slaughter. He kept the pigs in a small, unheated garage, and one morning discovered that one of the pigs had given birth during the night. Twelve tiny piglets lay next to their mother, wet and covered with excrement. Eight were already dead and four others lay shivering and barely alive. The rehabilitator, Shanon Rumbugh, received the call on New Years Eve and she rushed the piglets home. She took them home and tirelessly nursed them back to health—but it wasnt an easy road. Once they were stable, the original owners had the gall to ask for them back to raise for slaughter along with the others. Now safe and healthy at the Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary, Nemo, Eva, Pinky and Wally are in need of both sponsors and homes! We would love to adopt these sweeties out all together to a loving, permanent home where they will be treated as beloved companions but we would be willing to adopt them out in pairs as well. They will also need to be spayed and neutered the former being a very expensive operation. If you would like to help us cover these costs with a donation or if you are interested in adopting them, please donate or contact us! [...less]

The Clover Files 12 Nov 2008 The Clover Files The daily trials and tribulations of Clover, a 20-year veteran of the Goat Police. Trying viewing in "high quality" for best enjoyment. In real life, Clover is a resident of the Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary -- [...] The Clover Files The daily trials and tribulations of Clover, a 20-year veteran of the Goat Police. Trying viewing in "high quality" for best enjoyment. In real life, Clover is a resident of the Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary -- www.WoodstockSanctuary.org [...less]

Kisses from Dylan the Cow 10 Aug 2008 Kisses from Dylan the Cow About a year old here, Dylan the calf en route to becoming a steer makes love to the camera [...] Kisses from Dylan the Cow About a year old here, Dylan the calf en route to becoming a steer makes love to the camera [...less]

"Downed" Animals in Texas Stockyards 28 May 2008 "Downed" Animals in Texas Stockyards WARNING: NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN! Shooting this undercover video as a volunteer for Farm Sanctuary was an experience that made Jenny Brown decide to quit her career in film and television and [...] "Downed" Animals in Texas Stockyards WARNING: NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN! Shooting this undercover video as a volunteer for Farm Sanctuary was an experience that made Jenny Brown decide to quit her career in film and television and work to help farm animals instead. The video was used in a Congressional hearing about "downers" -- animals too sick or injured to walk into an auction or slaughterhouse, who are typically abandoned and left to die. Jenny went on to work for Farm Sanctuary for about a year, and then co-founded the Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary. Some of this footage was used in the film PEACEABLE KINGDOM. Important things to notice are: overheated and overcrowded animals, a sheep with untreated prolapse, a sheep with a lame leg, dead animals in the same pens as live ones, a very pregnant goat being chased, lame and weak veal calves, a cow with bad lacerations and a diseased eye... [...less]

Clover Goes Nuts 1 May 2008 Clover Goes Nuts This rescued young goat was clearly feeling better after a few days of R n R [...] Clover Goes Nuts This rescued young goat was clearly feeling better after a few days of R n R [...less]

Triumph intros "Komedy for Karma" 9 Apr 2008 Triumph intros "Komedy for Karma" Triumph the Comic Insult Dog was the opening video at this benefit for the Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary. It was projected on a screen in front of about 250 peeps. [...] Triumph intros "Komedy for Karma" Triumph the Comic Insult Dog was the opening video at this benefit for the Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary. It was projected on a screen in front of about 250 peeps. [...less]

Triumph the Insult Comic Dog PSA 15 Mar 2008 Triumph the Insult Comic Dog PSA To fulfill his community service sentence after yet another embarrassing incident in Atlantic City, Triumph plugs the Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary. [...] Triumph the Insult Comic Dog PSA To fulfill his community service sentence after yet another embarrassing incident in Atlantic City, Triumph plugs the Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary. [...less]