Farm News

Meet Bert & Ernie!
A big thank you to everyone who sent in name suggestions for our two newest piglets!

We’re excited to introduce Bert and Ernie!
🧡 Ernie is the one with more orange coloring.
🖤 Bert is the darker piglet.

These two are full of personality and love attention. They already know how to get belly scratches and will happily roll right over for them!
Come by the farm and say hello to Bert and Ernie. We think you’re going to love them as much as we do. ❤️🐽

Did you know that our newest alpaca, Verna, is PREGNANT?! 🦙💕 That’s right—Verna is expecting, and her cria could arrive any day now… possibly even this week! 🎉

These sweet boys are 2‑month‑old Kune Kune piglets, and they’re already stealing hearts.

For their first week with us, they’ll be staying cozy inside as they settle into their new home. Once they’re a bit bigger, we’ll begin introducing them to our resident pigs, Petunia and Wilson!

Meet Verna the alpaca and Danny the donkey!

Yesterday, our 9 sheep had their big haircut and officially lost their winter jackets! Did you know that sheep need to be shorn every year? Without shearing, their wool continues to grow and can cause them to overheat during the warmer summer months. Thick wool can also collect dirt, moisture, and debris, which may lead to skin problems and discomfort.

From just one year of wool growth, we filled two wheelbarrows full of fleece! Some sheep can grow several pounds of wool each year depending on the breed.

Shearing is an important part of keeping sheep healthy and comfortable. After being shorn, […]

Snicklefritz was our oldest resident at Maplewood Farm, born in 1997. He came to us from Gabriola Island and has been part of the farm family since 2002. Over time, he outlived many of the animals who once shared the farm with him.

In his younger years, Snicklefritz helped bring joy to countless visitors as one of our pony ride ponies. After retiring from that role, he spent his days enjoying a well-earned retirement with his best buddy, Frodo.

For most of his life, Snicklefritz remained relatively healthy. The main challenge we managed were his lack of teeth, which meant he couldn’t […]