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Willow: From Cougar Attack to Safety & Sanctuary

One fateful night in July, a mother sheep, Buffy, and her triplets, Willow, Xander, and Angel, were not brought into their barn at night — their caretaker couldn’t find them. Left on their own outside overnight, the family was vulnerable to predation, and they did not fare well. Unfortunately for the sheep family, the threat of predation turned into a reality: They were attacked by a mountain lion.

Sadly, Buffy and Angel were found dead the next morning. The other two lambs, Xander and Willow, had survived the night, but not unscathed; both were found with significant open wounds. Xander’s injuries were more extensive than Willow’s. He “was literally being eaten alive,” his caregiver recalled. More than 40 percent of his body was exposed, with “an open chest wound all the way to the bone.” Willow’s wounds also proved to be significant.

After treating the wounds twice daily for four days, the family contacted us for help. They realized that the lambs’ treatment was going to take months, would be time consuming, and would require constant vigilance. We were happy to undertake the task to give Willow and Xander the best chance at recovery.

Sweet Xander.

Staff members from our Northern California Shelter drove 8 hours roundtrip to pick up Willow and Xander and bring them back to the sanctuary to spend the night. First thing the next morning, both lambs were taken to a large-animal veterinary hospital to receive the care they needed. To fully examine the wounds and damage, Willow and Xander had to be put under general anesthesia. Sadly, Xander’s wounds proved to be too profound, his body too wracked with infection, for him to recover. Because the wounds were down to the bones in some areas, the infection had entered his bones. His lungs were also badly damaged. A leg with extreme infection in the bones would have needed to be amputated. (And, although a three-legged lamb can live a happy, healthy life — as another member of the Farm Sanctuary family, Regina lamb, demonstrates every day — Xander would have had to lie prone following the amputation surgery on the open wounds that covered his chest, a daunting and painful prospect that would lead to exacerbation, not healing, of his wounds.) 

The best large-animal veterinarians in the state advised us that Xander had a very low chance of recovery, even with an extended stay in the hospital. Upon unanimous recommendation of the veterinary staff, we agreed to let Xander go. He had been eating, active, and alert after the attack, but that behavior can be deceiving. Prey animals mask pain and injuries well; they must mask any signs of vulnerability as a protective mechanism because any sign of weakness can make them a target for a predator. Despite Xander’s triumphant spirit, his injuries were much more significant (with secondary infections in his bones) and his pain much greater than he let on.

Rest in peace, sweet Xander who fought off a lion.  

Willow at Farm Sanctuary.

Willow’s wounds also were profound — much more than we were first told. She had two large open wounds, one on her chest and one exceptionally deep one on her rump. The chest wound was the size of a large navel orange — and both wounds were open, raw, and filled with bacteria and pus. But despite the severity of her wounds, the veterinarians remained cautiously optimistic that she would be able to make a full recovery.

Willow stayed at the hospital for more than three weeks. The beginning of her journey was touch and go. She was given intravenous antibiotics and pain medication. Her fever spiked and stayed high, as her body fought off the bacteria and infection. Her wounds were flushed and treated daily (with her under sedation). The veterinarians and hospital staffers kept a careful eye on Willow. Her temperature eventually stabilized after she was shorn, though it still runs high, which is to be expected with the giant open wounds on her chest. After a week, the wound-flushing and debridement decreased to every other day; later, the amount of sedative was decreased by half; and eventually, the wound-cleaning and debridement was occurring without any need for sedative.  

The wound on Willow’s rump was fully healed by the end of her extended hospital stay. The wound on her chest is a different story altogether. About a week before she was released from the hospital, she underwent surgery to have some of the skin on that wound removed because there were huge pockets of pus hiding behind the skin. Cultures from that wound revealed some virulent, resistant strains of bacteria, so the wound remains open. Though it was initially dressed with bandages, it is currently being left open because some of the bacteria are anaerobic, meaning that exposure to oxygen is useful in killing the bacteria. An anaerobic organism is any organism that does not require oxygen for growth, which may react negatively or even die if oxygen is present. Since not all bacteria respond the same to a wound being dressed, it is essential that cultures and tests are run on the bacteria so a veterinarian can determine the most effective wound-management course.

Willow headed for happier times.

After more than three weeks in the hospital, it was finally time for Willow to come home to our Southern California Shelter. Here, she has a nice comfortable bed in the shelter office and spends her days outside in the sun, though she’s most likely to be found laying the shady corner of her stall with her favorite stuffed animal friends — absent other sheep family, stuffed animals have become her family. Until her wound is completely healed, she will remain separated from the rest of the flock for her own safety. 

Willow with her stuffed-animal “roommates”.

Though she currently lacks sheep friends, she has an abundance of human ones. Every day, some of her beloved human pals spend time visiting with her, lavishing attention on her, and cleaning and debriding her wound. Willow is a perfect patient — sitting still for an uncomfortable treatment, and very patiently waiting for it to be over.  

Willow’s friends Jessica and Dara provide treatment.

Wound management is a tedious and long process. Sometimes open wounds take months and months to heal. All of the necrotic tissue and pus have to be cleaned away daily to allow the healthy tissue to flourish. Having an open wound poked at, picked at, and prodded is not a painless process, so Willow will continue to have her pain managed with medication until her chest wound is finally healed. 

Willow’s friend Brooke offers medication. (Photo by Kerrie Wooten.)

After a week of wound management at the sanctuary, we are noticing improvement, though to the naked eye, it is still gruesome. But progress is progress, and it is gladly welcomed! Though the wound needs air to kill the bacteria, we keep a T-shirt on Willow during the day, loosely around her body to keep the flies away (along with other fly preventatives).

Willow advocates for other farm animals like her with her T-shirt collection; these read “Peace Begins On Your Plate” and “#VEGAN.”

At night, Willow sleeps safely in the office, free from the possibility of any future predator attacks. The importance of having a safe, predator-proof environment to sleep in every night cannot be overstated for small domestic farm animals: sheep, goats, calves, chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, and others. They are completely vulnerable to attack from predators such as mountain lions, coyotes, and foxes. They have no way to defend themselves, no means of fending off an attack. Leaving them out alone for just one night (even inadvertently, as in this situation) can lead to dire consequences. One minute is all it takes for a predator to attack. One minute is all it takes for a predator to take a life or severely wound their prey. And, although Willow survived the attack, complete recovery will take months of costly veterinary care and time-consuming wound management. Most farmers cannot afford the exorbitant cost of care for an individual animal and do not have the time to properly treat them for months.

Dara and Jessica help Willow recover from injury.

Thankfully for Willow, she is safe at Farm Sanctuary, and we will continue to provide her with all of the care she needs throughout her life, no matter what.

Willow running in her enclosure. (Photo by Kim Kaspari.)

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How To purchase An Alpaca Farm

In a four-half series (The Useful resource Matrix), we talk a couple of useful resource moreover power: water. On this half I, we start far above this "turn off the porch lights and take brief, icy showers" efficiency factor to point out you ways we bought to the place we are now both in fuels and in other sources. Publisher: Ion Andrei It's well-known the fact that with out water we die. Unfortunately, not everybody knows that a correct consumption of water can enhance our lifestyle. Otherwise, you could also be improving the cria's conformation in a single space while introducing weakness in another. Do not strive to enhance every weakness at one time; it is unlikely that a single breeding will enhance all weaknesses. As an alternative, take the long view towards improvement with regards to your herd. In case your dam and herdsire don't produce the characteristics you're looking for, repeated breeding will not improve your stock. A greater strategy is to look elsewhere for a sire that can produce the traits you're searching for. Different alpaca breeders may be able to offer help when it comes to discovering an acceptable herdsire.

Woolen has at all times been a natural alternative for most people throughout winter because it has for centuries been the only warming fabric. But woolen fabrics and infants? Not a very good combination, are they? These little ones seem to have invisible radar that triggers them concerning the presence of woolen wear. They simply hate the presence of itchy woolen and are hardly ever glad with it. Publisher: Morton Relic When winter comes then all of use visit market to see lovely and completely different knitting yarns of branded corporations. Alpaca farming is gaining popularity in the U.S. Alpacas produce a novel kind of wool much like cashmere, with 22 naturally occurring primary colours. The wool is shorn off in the identical way wool is faraway from sheep. If you are planning to boost alpacas for profit, it is unlikely it is possible for you to to acquire a grant until you are a nonprofit group. Most government grants are designated for research and nonprofit entities.

This will possible retain your alpacas snug by way of unfavorable climate situations. Wood, bamboo and straw are historically utilized for these shelters. Extra trendy run-ins have primarily been constructed from masonry, zinc sheets and canvas tarpaulins with glorious utility and good results. Make certain the ground degree is as a minimum 6 inches (15 cm) above the terrain and sloped to decrease dampness. Domestic dogs like a nearby neighbor’s pet might actually do quite a lot of harm to your alpaca stock. One among the principle objectives of alpaca breeding is to enhance animal conformation. Not each characteristic in a dam that falling in need of the breed commonplace might be improved instantly, however over time, many desirable traits might be introduced to a herd, and undesirable characteristics minimized in new offspring by understanding and selection. A great breeding strategy begins with an assessment of your dam. How intently does she conform to the breed standard?

There are two distinct breeds of alpacas: Huacaya (wah-KI’-ya) and Suri (“surrey”). Both fleeces are soft and luxurious. Eighty two percent (82%) of alpacas are huacaya, with full, puffy fleeces whose crimp or crinkle is found throughout their fleeces. Suri alpaca fleece has the lustrous, penciled fiber that hangs down in “dreadlocks”, giving the suri alpaca a wholly different appearance. Fibers of each types are thought-about luxury fibers in the textile commerce because of their unique qualities. The twenty two colours range from white to fawn, brown to true black and silver grey to dark rose grey. No different animal on earth is available in so many pure shades! Whereas the difference between Huacaya and Suri is unmistakable (see beneath), they're physiologically alike in virtually each different respect.

We even have several prime-notch herdsires--bloodlines from a few of the biggest and best farms in the country--to pick out from. We are especially excited and proud to co-personal the excellent male,TP Poseidon's Motivator. He might be probably the most decorated alpaca within the United States! He is now an29-time champion! Best CRIMP for the whole present (out of 729 huacaya fleeces)! It was a particularly powerful competition. He was up in opposition to the very best from some very big farms who have been mainstays within the trade for years. We are very excited to get Motivator in to our breeding program. You will be amazed by his fleece characteristics. Outside breedings might be limited. Motivator is producing award-winning off-spring too! Come and examine them out!

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How To buy An Alpaca Farm

In a four-part sequence (The Resource Matrix), we speak a few resource in addition to vitality: water. In this part I, we begin far above this "turn off the porch lights and take short, icy showers" effectivity thing to point out you how we acquired to where we are actually both in fuels and in different sources. Writer: Ion Andrei It's well known the fact that without water we die. Unfortunately, not everybody knows that a proper consumption of water can improve our life-style. Otherwise, you could also be bettering the cria's conformation in a single space while introducing weakness in another. Do not try to improve every weakness at one time; it is unlikely that a single breeding will improve all weaknesses. As an alternative, take the long view toward enchancment on the subject of your herd. In case your dam and herdsire don't produce the characteristics you're looking for, repeated breeding won't enhance your stock. A greater strategy is to look elsewhere for a sire that may produce the characteristics you're in search of. Different alpaca breeders could also be ready to offer assistance in relation to finding an appropriate herdsire.

Woolen has all the time been a natural selection for most individuals during winter as it has for centuries been the one warming fabric. But woolen fabrics and infants? Not an excellent combination, are they? Those little ones seem to have invisible radar that triggers them about the presence of woolen wear. They simply hate the presence of itchy woolen and are not often happy with it. Publisher: Morton Relic When winter comes then all of use go to market to see lovely and completely different knitting yarns of branded companies. Alpaca farming is gaining recognition within the U.S. Alpacas produce a singular kind of wool just like cashmere, with 22 naturally occurring basic colors. The wool is shorn off in the same approach wool is removed from sheep. In case you are planning to lift alpacas for profit, it's unlikely you will be able to acquire a grant except you're a nonprofit group. Most authorities grants are designated for analysis and nonprofit entities.

This will likely retain your alpacas snug by means of unfavorable local weather conditions. Wood, bamboo and straw are traditionally utilized for these shelters. Additional modern run-ins have primarily been built from masonry, zinc sheets and canvas tarpaulins with wonderful utility and good results. Make certain the flooring degree is in any case 6 inches (15 cm) above the terrain and sloped to decrease dampness. Domestic canine like a close by neighbor’s pet could really do a lot of harm for your alpaca stock. Considered one of the principle targets of alpaca breeding is to enhance animal conformation. Not each characteristic in a dam that falling in need of the breed standard may be improved immediately, but over time, many fascinating traits will be launched to a herd, and undesirable traits minimized in new offspring by understanding and selection. A superb breeding technique begins with an assessment of your dam. How intently does she conform to the breed commonplace?

Tlisted below are two distinct breeds of alpacas: Huacaya (wah-KI’-ya) and Suri (“surrey”). Both fleeces are delicate and luxurious. Eighty two % (82%) of alpacas are huacaya, with full, puffy fleeces whose crimp or crinkle is found all through their fleeces. Suri alpaca fleece has the lustrous, penciled fiber that hangs down in “dreadlocks”, giving the suri alpaca a completely completely different look. Fibers of each varieties are considered luxury fibers within the textile trade because of their distinctive qualities. The twenty two colours vary from white to fawn, brown to true black and silver gray to dark rose gray. No other animal on earth is available in so many pure shades! Whereas the distinction between Huacaya and Suri is unmistakable (see beneath), they are physiologically alike in virtually every different respect.

We even have several high-notch herdsires--bloodlines from a few of the biggest and greatest farms in the nation--to select from. We are especially excited and proud to co-personal the outstanding male,TP Poseidon's Motivator. He might be probably the most decorated alpaca in the United States! He is now an29-time champion! Finest CRIMP for your entire show (out of 729 huacaya fleeces)! It was an extremely tough competition. He was up against the very best from some very massive farms who have been mainstays in the trade for years. We're very excited to get Motivator in to our breeding program. You can be amazed by his fleece traits. Outdoors breedings can be restricted. Motivator is producing award-winning off-spring too! Come and test them out!

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How To buy An Alpaca Farm In a four-part series (The Useful resource Matrix), we speak a couple of resource moreover power: water. In this part I, we begin far above this "flip off the porch lights and take brief, icy showers" effectivity factor to point out you the way we obtained to where we are now both in fuels and in other resources. Publisher: Ion Andrei It's well known the truth that with out water we die. Unfortunately, not all people knows that a proper consumption of water can enhance our way of life. Otherwise, you could also be enhancing the cria's conformation in a single space while introducing weakness in one other. Do not try to improve every weakness at one time; it is unlikely that a single breeding will enhance all weaknesses. Instead, take the lengthy view towards enchancment in relation to your herd. In case your dam and herdsire do not produce the characteristics you're searching for, repeated breeding won't enhance your stock. A better method is to look elsewhere for a sire that may produce the characteristics you're searching for. Different alpaca breeders could also be ready to supply assistance in relation to discovering an applicable herdsire. Woolen has all the time been a natural choice for most individuals throughout winter because it has for centuries been the only warming fabric. But woolen fabrics and babies? Not a very good mixture, are they? Those little ones seem to have invisible radar that triggers them about the presence of woolen wear. They only hate the presence of itchy woolen and are rarely satisfied with it. Publisher: Morton Relic When winter comes then all of use visit market to see stunning and completely different knitting yarns of branded firms. Alpaca farming is gaining recognition in the U.S. Alpacas produce a singular type of wool similar to cashmere, with 22 naturally occurring fundamental colors. The wool is shorn off in the same manner wool is removed from sheep. If you are planning to boost alpacas for revenue, it is unlikely you will be able to acquire a grant unless you are a nonprofit organization. Most authorities grants are designated for research and nonprofit entities. This will seemingly retain your alpacas comfy by unfavorable local weather situations. Wood, bamboo and straw are historically utilized for these shelters. Additional fashionable run-ins have basically been constructed from masonry, zinc sheets and canvas tarpaulins with excellent utility and good outcomes. Make sure the ground stage is in any case 6 inches (15 cm) above the terrain and sloped to lower dampness. Domestic canine like a nearby neighbor’s pet could actually do lots of hurt in your alpaca stock. One among the principle targets of alpaca breeding is to improve animal conformation. Not every characteristic in a dam that falling short of the breed normal could be improved immediately, but over time, many fascinating characteristics could be launched to a herd, and undesirable characteristics minimized in new offspring by understanding and choice. An excellent breeding technique begins with an evaluation of your dam. How intently does she conform to the breed normal? Tlisted below are two distinct breeds of alpacas: Huacaya (wah-KI’-ya) and Suri (“surrey”). Both fleeces are smooth and luxurious. Eighty two percent (82%) of alpacas are huacaya, with full, puffy fleeces whose crimp or crinkle is discovered all through their fleeces. Suri alpaca fleece has the lustrous, penciled fiber that hangs down in “dreadlocks”, giving the suri alpaca a wholly completely different appearance. Fibers of both varieties are thought-about luxurious fibers in the textile commerce due to their distinctive qualities. The twenty two colors vary from white to fawn, brown to true black and silver gray to darkish rose gray. No other animal on earth is available in so many natural shades! Whereas the difference between Huacaya and Suri is unmistakable (see below), they're physiologically alike in virtually every other respect. We even have several top-notch herdsires--bloodlines from a few of the most important and greatest farms in the nation--to pick from. We're especially excited and proud to co-personal the excellent male,TP Poseidon's Motivator. He might be probably the most decorated alpaca in the United States! He is now an29-time champion! Greatest CRIMP for the entire show (out of 729 huacaya fleeces)! It was an extremely tough competitors. He was up in opposition to the perfect from some very big farms who have been mainstays in the industry for years. We're very excited to get Motivator in to our breeding program. You'll be amazed by his fleece characteristics. Outside breedings will be restricted. Motivator is producing award-successful off-spring too! Come and examine them out!