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One million Egg-cellent reasons to give back this Christmas

World Vision Canada and Burnbrae Farms are once again giving Canadians the opportunity to provide families with hens and roosters - and eggs! - this holiday season.

The Burnbrae Farms and World Vision Canada partnership has provided approximately one million eggs to families in need (CNW Group/World Vision Canada)
The Burnbrae Farms and World Vision Canada partnership has provided approximately one million eggs to families in need (CNW Group/World Vision Canada)
For the sixth year, Burnbrae Farms will match every Hens and Roosters gift purchased from World Vision's Gift Catalogue (up to $10,000). According to Burnbrae Farms, the average hen provides up to 300 eggs per year, meaning the partnership has provided families around the world with approximately one million nourishing eggs to date, with the potential of another 240,000 eggs in the hands of children and families in developing countries this coming year.

As with other development programs that World Vision leads around the world, families that receive livestock gifts from the Gift Catalogue receive training on how to care for the animals, keep them healthy, and create a sustainable income as part of the gift.

"We are thrilled to be continuing this amazing partnership with World Vision. Making a difference is a top priority of Burnbrae Farms and knowing that we've played a role in a million eggs reaching children and their families in developing countries is incredible," said Margaret Hudson, President, Burnbrae Farms.

 

Source: CISION


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Lambs Are Taking Over The Farm!

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In today's exciting episode of our daily sheep farming vlog at Ewetopia Farms, we witness the lambs taking over the lambing barn as it rapidly fills up. Join us as we embark on a thrilling day of managing lambs as we work on emptying lambing jugs to accommodate the lambs that just keep on coming!

We begin by providing updates on the events of the previous night and share the progress of all the lambs. Throughout the day, we engage in various tasks such as tagging, vaccinating, docking, and recording the lambs as they demonstrate their readiness to leave the lambing jugs and join the group pen. As lambs are moved in and out of the jugs, we ensure each pen is thoroughly cleaned and disinfected with lime before welcoming the next ewe and her lambs. Along the way, we encounter and resolve a few challenges related to lambing, including unplugging a ewe's teat to facilitate milk flow for her lamb's nourishment and addressing a bleeding umbilical cord on a newborn Dorset lamb. We remain hopeful for the lamb's full recovery and will keep you updated on its progress in future videos.

To conclude the day, we take a moment to relax in the group pen, reflecting on our busy day of sheep farming and cherishing the rewards of our hard work. Join us in this well-deserved break and immerse yourself in the joys of sheep farming and caring for these adorable lambs