Taken away from their mothers shortly after birth, Victoria, Uki, and Winton have endured a traumatic start to life, a beginning no living being deserves. Victoria, Uki, and Winton were rescued from the harsh realities of a dairy farm. In an industry that often views calves as mere byproducts, many are stripped from their mothers shortly after birth, destined for slaughter or left to perish when deemed unviable. 

Male calves born on dairy farms are commonly deemed as “waste” or “surplus”, as they offer little financial gain to the farmer. These calves are often “disposed of” on the farm or sent on a truck to a slaughterhouse.  

Similarly, females born on dairy farms are often kept for future milk production – a life of being milked continuously before facing the sad fate of the slaughter truck once their milk production decreases at around 5 years of age. Many female calves, like Victoria, are born as “surplus” and are also deemed as “waste” when dairy farmers don’t need more female cows to raise for future milking. 

Victoria, Uki, and Winton were among the fortunate ones to have been rescued; sadly, this isn’t the reality for hundreds of thousands of calves born on dairy farms each year. Thanks to the generosity of our community and donors, three more lives have been spared.  

Now healthy and feeling cared for Victoria, Uki, and Winton are ready to find their forever home where they will be loved as companions, not commodities.   

Keep reading to learn more about Victoria, Uki and Winton.

Meet our charming trio: Victoria, Uki, and Winton! These sweet calves, rescued from a dairy farm, are now ready to melt your heart and become beloved members of your family.

Victoria has a confident, outgoing demeanour; she’s always the first to reach the milk bucket and eager to lend a hoof on any outing. Her playful spirit shines as she frolics with her brothers, reflecting her natural curiosity and love of life.

Uki and Winton, true peas in a pod, bring a harmonious balance to the trio. These brothers love to play and run at Victoria’s side, without overshadowing her spotlight.

Each calf has a distinct personality that complements the others, creating a close-knit group that’s both entertaining and heartwarming.

Their gentle, friendly nature makes them perfect companions.

Victoria, Uki and Winton currently enjoy two milk feeds a day, with barley hay, chaff, and pellets. They are thriving and are ready to find their forever home.

If you have the space, pasture and love to give Victoria, Uki and Winton, please click the ‘Apply to adopt’ button below to contact us and start your adoption journey today.  

By opening your home to Victoria, Uki and Winton, not only do you gain the joy of adding companions to your life, but your decision to adopt also has a life-changing impact on the lives of other calves. For every calf adopted, another can be rescued.   

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When little Qwill came into this world, she barely had a chance to take her first breath before tragedy struck.

Born on a farm and likely slightly premature, Qwill’s first day should have been spent close to her mother, learning her warmth, listening to her heartbeat, and feeling safe for the very first time.

Instead, she was caught in a tragic on-farm accident that left her with a fractured hip socket.

At less than a day old, she was taken to the vet to be euthanised. But fate had other plans.

Because the vet who saw her knew of Til The Cows Come Home, they called our team and said, “There’s a calf here who deserves a chance. Can you help?”

And because of your kindness, we could say yes.

Qwill required life-saving treatment and round-the-clock care. Because of our donors, that was all possible.

Today, Qwill goes for her daily strolls with her Foster Carers, something we didn’t know if she would ever be able to do

Qwill is now thriving and excited to start her life at her forever home, where she will be loved and cared for as a companion, not a commodity.

Keep reading to learn more about Qwill.

Meet Qwill, the sweetest little calf who has captured the hearts of everyone fortunate enough to cross her path. Known for her gentle disposition and playful spirit, Qwill is sure to bring joy and companionship to her new home. Whether she’s indulging in a good scratch behind the ears or bounding around with her beloved ball, you’ll find her to be an engaging and delightful presence.

Qwill is a calf with a unique talent: she’s incredibly easy to halter walk. Yes, that’s right, you can take Qwill for a walk! Her comfort in walking with a halter makes her an ideal candidate for an afternoon stroll.

While Qwill cannot be near other cattle due to a pelvis injury sustained shortly after birth, she thrives around miniature ponies, goats, and sheep, showcasing her love for social interaction and the company of fellow playful animals.

This darling calf will benefit from secure fencing, ensuring she stays safe and happy in her explorative playtime. Qwill is an exceptional companion for those who appreciate an active outdoor lifestyle.

If you’re looking for a loving and loyal companion to share your days with, Qwill is eager to become a cherished member of a family that appreciates her wonderful company and fun-loving nature.

If you think that you could provide Qwill with a loving home, please click the ‘Apply to adopt‘ button below to contact us and start your adoption journey today.  

‼️Qwill cannot be used for breeding. The adopter’s fencing must be secure to eliminate ANY risk of neighbouring cattle getting to her and mounting her. If adopters have cattle nearby, you must be able to guarantee that they do not have a bull.

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Most farm animals have a longer life expectancy than many domestic pets. Various breeds of farm animals can live beyond 20 years, which means their owners must be prepared for a long-term commitment that includes providing appropriate feed, meeting ongoing healthcare needs, and ensuring that they have suitable living conditions. Sadly, for these animals, their owner’s life circumstances can change, leaving them in need of a new home.     

Rehoming a beloved companion is a difficult reality that many pet owners face, whether it be domestic or farm animals.  While some owners may sadly give up on their companions, others will make every effort to ensure that these animals are loved just as much—or even more—in their next home.    

Farm animals are at a high risk of being rehomed to someone who views them as commodities. 

Thanks to the kind support and generosity of donors, Til The Cows is able to offer a safe rehoming service for farm animals, ensuring they do not end up in the wrong hands and will continue to be cherished as companions, not commodities. 

Keep reading to learn more about Fida.

Introducing Fida, lovingly known as Dottie, is an affectionate sheep ready to bring her unique charm to the right home. Fida may be renowned for her love of attention and doting nature, but she’s also a sheep who sometimes shows her affection in unexpected ways. With a little guidance, she is learning to embrace her softer side.

Fida’s friendly personality shines through in her sociable nature. She absolutely adores being around people and interacting with them, although she sometimes has a habit of bunting when she feels like she’s not getting enough attention. With positive behaviour reinforcement in place, she is learning to express her affection more gently.

Fida would thrive as a part of a grass-eating herd, where she can enjoy open pastures and the company of her fellow sheep, with human affection administered from a safe distance, such as through a fence or gate. Her unique character will bring lots of joy and entertainment, making her an exceptional addition to an open and spacious farm environment.

If you’re equipped with a loving heart and a safe space for Fida to roam and graze, this gentle and endearing sheep could be the perfect companion to enrich your herd and your life.

If you think that you could provide Fida with a loving home, please click the ‘Apply to adopt‘ button below to contact us and start your adoption journey today.  

‼️Fida is best suited to a home where kids aren’t involved in daily farm activities, or adults with an existing medical condition. This is just to eliminate the risk of injury from any headbutting. However, if you are an adopter who can manage this risk, you are welcome to apply.

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Approximately 19 million hens are suffering on egg farms at any given time in Australia to meet consumer demand – this number is difficult to comprehend.

Many of these hens on egg farms endure harsh living conditions, are subjected to overcrowding, lack natural light, and are denied the freedom to forage or feel the grass beneath their feet. Their physical and emotional well-being is ignored, leaving them to suffer in silence.

At around 18 months of age, after these hens have given all that their fragile bodies have to give and no longer meet the commercial egg-laying standards, they are typically culled and replaced with younger hens that will face the same fate.

At ‘Til The Cows Come Home, we believe that these hens don’t deserve to be culled. The very least that these hens can be given is a second chance at life– a life where they can experience love, compassion and safety- their worth valued beyond what they give.

Whether you are looking for companions (or companions with the bonus of eggs), we encourage you to give a rescued hen a chance and adopt today.

Rescue hens deserve a second chance where they can be loved as companions, not commodities.  

Want to learn more about what really happens on egg farms, take a read of our blog here.

Keep reading to learn more about our rescue hens.

Throughout the year, we hold Rescue Hen Adoption Days in various regions across Australia. Because our rescue operations depend on when farmers have retired hens ready to move on – and when they choose to offer them an alternative to culling – adoption days can arise in your region at short notice.

You can view our Hen Rescue Adoption Day Calendar below, or click the link here to access it directly.

Eager to adopt?
To organise a successful hen rescue, we rely on three key components: egg farmers who are ready to give their hens a second chance, adopters, and hen rescue drivers. If you’re excited about adopting and eager to help make a hen rescue possible by volunteering as a Hen Rescue Driver, we’d love to have you on our team! Click here to express your interest in joining our volunteer community today!

About the hens:
Breed: Hyline brown
Age: Approx 12 -18 months of age

If you are interested in adopting some rescue hens, please click the ‘Apply to Adopt’ button below to start your adoption journey today.

All adopters need to have a secure coop, and hens must have access to free-range and be cared for by their adopter, regardless of how long they lay eggs.

Important adopter notes: these hens have come from egg farms; some hens may need a little more TLC than others. Hens should be treated for lice, mites and worms. High protein and quality pellets should be fed to hens their adoptive hens once they arrive, with scraps being a treat.

We are monitoring the hen flu carefully; hen days may be cancelled at the last minute. We will not operate hen rescue in the exclusion zones or within a 3-hour radius of one. To learn more about the bird flu risks, please click here.

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On dairy farms, baby calves are born into this world as the byproduct of their mother’s milk production. Their lives were worth nothing more than the milk it allowed their mothers to make. Their future was uncertain, but likely grim.

Just like humans, female cows need to give birth to produce milk. As a result, each year in Australia, over 400,000 calves are born on dairy farms and are deemed as “waste” or “surplus”.    

Male calves are often “disposed of” on the farm or sent on a truck to a slaughterhouse within the first few weeks of their life as they offer little financial gain to a farmer. You might wonder why these calves are considered unviable. The reason is that they cannot be used for future breeding or milk production. With so many calves being born during ‘calving season’, it becomes unfeasible for dairy farmers to raise all of these calves to a valuable size to be sold at market for a worthwhile value. 

Similarly, females born on dairy farms are often kept for future milk production – a life of being milked continuously before facing the sad fate of the slaughter truck once their milk production decreases at around 5 years of age. Many female calves are born as “surplus” and are also deemed as “waste” when dairy farmers don’t need more female cows to raise for future milking. 

This is the heartbreaking reality faced by thousands of calves, day in and day out, on dairy farms across Australia. 

Thanks to the generosity of donors, more precious lives have now been saved. In the coming weeks, most of the calves at our foster home will be healthy and looking for forever homes, where they will be loved as companions, not commodities.    

Meet our new rescues, Victoria, Winton and Uki.

If you have a shelter, good fencing, live on acreage, and are looking for some beautiful paddock companions, please submit your adoption interest today.

Click the ‘Apply to Adopt’ button below to start your journey. 🤎

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