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They Are Loved
This portion I write with all of my heart. Because this is no small issue to me, it is actually a conviction and goal that has costed me more than anyone could understand. This mission has costed me tears of heartbreak and tears of joy. It has been a financial burden and definitely an emotional / physical one. So, I write this as though I am talking to you as a friend.
I originally wanted a homestead because I am very allergic to store bought meat, eggs, milk, and fruits and veggies. I thought "heck why not start a small homestead" So, in 2019 I got some ducks, chickens, turkeys, rabbits and a bull and female calf. That is when I learned, farming is not picturesque, it isn't a dream of daisies that is always happy. First few rabbits were so inhumanely treated; riddle with mites that was causing open wounds, abscess that blocked head movement, Sore hocks and much more that I went back and rescued the rest of the rabbits costing over $1,500 and then had to buy all the medicine and bandages to treat them. I have continued to rescue rabbits from inhumane breeders. When it came to poultry, I learned about all about the diseases they can have and how they can suffer... More so, I learned the saying they have for roosters "Free Fox Food" ... roosters will be left outside to be eaten because they are unwanted... Ask me how many roosters I have? Beyond count and here is the funny thing-- they are free to the foxes but I get charged full price to take them home.
When it comes to calves... it sickens me. I have had calves be born right before my eyes and be flung against walls, not even given a second to see their mama, no colostrum, no care or empathy. I have heard this saying more times than I would like to confess "If you don't take it, it will be left to die"
So I have taken calves barely breathing, with damaged legs, a blind eye,
neurologically damaged, suffering from seizures, suffering from low blood sugar, hypothermic, or suffering from pneumoina. I have ruined two vehicles and my bank account..... and I would do it all over again. I get to give them a fighting chance and some are so far gone that they won't survive but they will experience love, tenderness, safety and warmth for as long as they are alive... and the ones that do survive they are given land to roam and the freedome be themselves. All the birds are free range and they know when they hear "I see you" it means to go back to the barn because dinner is served. I kid you not, I cannot eat a carrot out side without the sheep or goats or the cows trying to steal it from me. The calve situation is no different when it comes to goats and sheep, sheep and goats are 1000000% times harder to treat because of the complexity of their immunity and the overload of paraiste and the health issues they can suffer from and it never stops me from bring one more unwanted baby to the farm and making them feel loved.
Here is what I wish my clients understood, my desire in life isn't richest... it is not to be another Kylie Jenner and to live for myself... my desire is to help. Help animals and help my clients. I give better food to my animals than I even feed myself... when a client truly cannot afford their products, I give it for free.. When I formulate I don't think about saving costs, but I rather think about how the ingredients are going to impact you; to make you feel happy and beautiful. With this trend of thought my labour is 20 times that of the average person and my profit minial and it is worth it to me. I know it is uncommon to see this kind of written content on a skin care website but I think it is important you know who are you are buying from and what our goal is and where your money is going.
I personally thank you for being a client of ours and supporting our small family business and if you feel prompted to donate and further fund our animal care/rescue I thank you soooo much from the bottom of my heart.
God Bless You
Sincerely
Avra Amar Filion
Note: The piggy in the video was stunted and didn't grow, he was suppose to be 300+lbs. We bought him and loved him for as long as his body allowed him to stay with us. Tonto was my precious piggy that acted just like a puppy and would squeal when he saw me and flop to his side for belly rubs.