Freedom Farm Animal Sanctuary Relocation and Expansion

09/20/2026

05/14/2026

FERN UPDATE - Fern is currently stable, and the plan is for her to undergo a laparotomy tomorrow in hopes of removing the metal objects from her stomach/digestive tract. Her bloodwork today showed extremely high lead levels, along with a very elevated white blood cell count, indicating significant inflammation and infection concerns.

We are still awaiting her zinc bloodwork results as well. Due to the severe level of metal toxicity, Fern will also require chelation therapy, as she has already begun showing some neurological symptoms related to the poisoning.

The veterinary team also performed additional X-rays to better pinpoint the location of the metal objects. The objects appear to be located in part of her digestive system called the ventriculus.

Right now, we are praying with everything we have that the laparotomy is successful.

If the procedure is not successful, the next step would be immediate surgical removal in that area. Unfortunately, the prognosis becomes much more serious at that point. Surgery in this part of a duck’s digestive system involves a great deal of muscle tissue, which does not heal well and can lead to severe post-surgical complications and a very grim outlook.

Fern is still just a young, otherwise healthy duck. She turns one year old later this month, and we want nothing more than for her to have the long, happy, healthy life she deserves.

Fern’s emergency care has already surpassed $3,000, and tomorrow’s procedure, hospitalization, and ongoing treatment will continue to add significantly more. If anyone would like to help support Fern’s care, donations of any amount mean more than we can express and directly help us continue fighting for her.

Thank you all so much for the love, donations, shares, and support you’ve shown Fern during this emergency. It truly means the world to us.

05/12/2026

Today, we received heartbreaking news about sweet Fern. After noticing that something was wrong, we rushed her in for an examination and X-rays. The results showed a metal object lodged inside her stomach, and she is now being sent to Tufts University for emergency surgery.

Metal toxicity in ducks is extremely serious and sadly more common than many people realize. Ducks are naturally curious animals and often pick up small objects while searching for food. When metal objects are swallowed, they can release toxic substances into the body, leading to severe poisoning, organ failure, neurological symptoms, starvation, and even death if not treated quickly.

Fern’s condition is urgent. The metal object cannot safely pass on its own, and she now requires specialized emergency surgery and advanced veterinary care. Cases like this are incredibly delicate, and time is critical.

Fern is such a sweet and gentle soul, and we are doing everything possible to give her the chance she deserves.

We are asking for help to cover:
• Emergency examination and diagnostics
• X-rays and imaging
• Transport and specialty care at Tufts
• Emergency surgery
• Hospitalization, medications, and recovery care

Every donation, share, and prayer means the world to Fern and to all of us here at Freedom Farm Animal Sanctuary.

❤️ If you would like to help Fern fight for her life, please consider making a donation.
Please keep Fern in your thoughts tonight. We will continue to post updates as we learn more.

05/10/2026

Today we’re celebrating the incredible bond between mothers and their babies 🤍

Sky and Dora share a love that is gentle, trusting, and deeply special. Watching them together is a reminder that farm animals feel love, comfort, grief, and connection just like we do.

Sadly, many farm animal mothers never get the chance to spend their lives with their babies. They are often separated far too soon for profit. Mothers used for milk, babies sold, discarded, or slaughtered. Here at Freedom Farm, we believe those bonds matter.

We are so grateful that Sky and Dora get to stay side by side, safe and loved forever.

Wishing all of our supporters a beautiful and love-filled Mother’s Day today 💐🩷

05/07/2026

Last week we brought Sarah to the vet after noticing she wasn’t acting like herself. She was standing off by herself, eating less, and her energy just seemed different. After an exam, the vet found cancer inside her little body. We made the decision to bring her back home and place her on hospice care, where she’ll receive anti-inflammatories, steroids, pain medication, and most importantly… all the love and comfort we can give her. Right now our focus is keeping Sarah peaceful, happy, and surrounded by care for however much time she has left. We’ll continue to keep you updated on her journey. If you’d like to help support Sarah’s veterinary and ongoing hospice care, we’ve added a fundraiser link below. Thank you for loving her with us 🤍

05/04/2026

Morning belly rubs with our sweet Willie. He may be completely blind but he trusts, he feels, and is so deeply loved.

04/30/2026

It’s the little things
Jack resting his head like this says more than words ever could. trust, comtort, and feeling safe that’s everythingnings

04/28/2026

Junior was once scared and alone, running through the woods, but now he’s safe, loved, and home.
This is the life he was always meant to have.
Moments like this are what your support makes possible.
If you’re able, you can sponsor Junior at the link in our bio ❤️

04/23/2026

Sky and Dora
Rescued together, and still never far from each other.
There’s nothing like a mother and daughter’s bond.
Moments like this are why we do what we do.
Thank you for helping us give them a life full of love.

04/19/2026

Sometimes the quietest moments say the most 🤍

This is Junior…
once a terrified baby, not even a year old, who escaped a backyard slaughter and spent months alone, running through the woods hungry, and scared.

And now…
he lays his in my lap.

Safe.
Loved.
At peace.

Every life matters. Every rescue matters.
Junior’s story could have ended so differently—but today, it looks like this.

And this… is why we keep going. 🐑✨