The Rusty Buckle Farm Petting Zoo & Pony Rides

10/30/2026

🎃🥕 A little Halloween prep happening at the farm! 🍎👻

Cowgirl Had is spending her Friday night cutting up some fresh fruits and veggies to make some special Halloween treats for our farm friends tomorrow! 🧡

Because Halloween isn’t just for the kids… our four-legged, feathered, and shelled friends deserve a little trick-or-treat fun, too! 🐐🐢🐴

Did you know lots of our farm animals enjoy fresh fruits and veggies as part of a balanced diet?

🍎 Goats & Sheep: Love munching on little pieces of apples, carrots, and pumpkin!

🥕 Horses & Donkeys: Enjoy treats like carrots, apples, and watermelon (in moderation, of course!).

🍉 Alpacas & Llamas: Can enjoy small portions of fresh carrots, apples, and other appropriate produce.

🎃 Piggies: Love a variety of fruits and veggies, including pumpkin, squash, and carrots.

🥬 Sulcata Tortoises: These shelled friends are big fans of leafy greens and certain veggies! Their diets are mostly made up of grasses, weeds, and leafy plants.

Every animal has its own dietary needs, so we make sure their treats are safe and appropriate for each of them!

AND SPEAKING OF PUMPKINS… 🎃

Keep an eye on our page because we’ll be posting a few upcoming PUMPKIN DROP-OFF DAYS!

Have leftover pumpkins from Halloween? Don’t throw them away! Bring them to the farm so our animal friends can enjoy a tasty seasonal treat.

Pumpkin is a nutritious treat for many of our farm animals. Its fiber-rich flesh and seeds are often talked about as a natural deworming aid!

We’ll share the drop-off dates and details soon!

We can’t wait to share some Halloween farm fun with everyone tomorrow! 🧡🎃

Happy Halloween from all of us at The Rusty Buckle Farm! 🐴🐷🐐🐢

10/28/2026

💩🦤 WACKY WEDNESDAY: EMU P**P EDITION! 🦤💩

You asked for it, farm friends… and our emu, Echo, is ready to deliver! 😂

Welcome back to another week of Wacky Wednesday, where we talk about the stuff kids LOVE to talk about when they visit the farm… P**P! 🤣

This week, we’re talking about EMU P**P! 💩

🦤 Let’s dig into some wacky facts!

💩 A speedy digestive system! Emus have a relatively short digestive tract, and food can move through their system in as little as 6–8 hours! Talk about a fast-moving delivery service! 🚚💨

🌱 Nature’s little gardeners! Emus eat fruits and seeds, and some seeds pass through their digestive system without being fully digested. When they p**p, those seeds can be deposited somewhere new and may grow into plants. Who knew p**p could help plant a forest?! 🌳

♻️ P**p with a purpose! Animal manure can be composted and used to help improve soil and provide nutrients for plants. Emu p**p can play a part in this natural recycling process, too! Just remember, manure should be properly composted before being used in gardens. 🌿

🔎 A p**p detective’s dream! Scientists can study emu droppings to learn what emus eat and how they help spread plants throughout their environment. Even p**p can tell a story! 🕵️‍♀️💩

🦤 What goes in must come out! Emus eat a variety of foods, including fruits, seeds, plant shoots, and insects. Their droppings can change depending on their diet. So, if you’re checking out emu p**p, you might get clues about what was on the menu!

🌍 A little p**p goes a long way! By spreading seeds and returning nutrients to the soil, emus help contribute to the ecosystem. Sometimes nature’s most important jobs come in the silliest packages! 😂

🤔 WACKY WEDNESDAY QUESTION!

If you could be a p**p detective for a day, whose p**p would you investigate?

💩 Echo the emu
💩 Gilly the llama
💩 Our sulcata tortoises
💩 Or Jimmie, our mini Highland cow?

Tell us your pick in the comments! 👇🤣

And remember, farm friends… p**p might be silly, but it’s also a natural and important part of animal life! 🌱💩

**pDetectives

10/26/2026

🙏❤️ An Experience We Will Always Be Grateful For ❤️🙏

The Rusty Buckle Farm was honored to be part of such a special event this weekend at a local Hindu temple.

We were especially excited to have one of our very own horses take part in a beautiful ceremony and receive a blessing from an incredible community of worshipers. 🐴❤️

Being welcomed into a community’s traditions and celebrations is a reminder of how animals can bring people together across different cultures, backgrounds, and beliefs.

We are so grateful for the opportunity to participate, learn, and share one of our beloved farm friends in such a meaningful way. It was truly a privilege, and an experience we will always cherish.

Thank you to everyone who welcomed us and made us feel like part of such a special occasion. ❤️

At The Rusty Buckle Farm, we believe the connection between people and animals is something truly special, and we feel incredibly lucky to be able to share that connection with so many wonderful communities. 🐴🙏

10/25/2026

Group and family rates available.
Great opportunity for homeschoolers to add to their science education!

🐴🔨 FARRIER DEMO DAY AT THE RUSTY BUCKLE FARM! 🔨🐴

Ever find yourself falling down the rabbit hole of watching farriers trim hooves and put horseshoes on horses? 🙋‍♀️😂 We know we’re not the only ones!

Now’s your chance to see it happen IN PERSON! 🤩

Join us at The Rusty Buckle Farm for a special hands-on learning experience with our very own horse farrier!

🐎 What will we be doing?
🔹 Watch as our farrier trims horse hooves and explains the process.
🔹 See how a set of horseshoes is fitted and put on a horse!
🔹 Learn why proper hoof care is so important for keeping horses healthy and comfortable.
🎨 Get creative with a fun horse shoe painting craft to take home!

📚 Perfect for homeschool families, horse lovers, curious kids, and adults who just love learning something new! This is a unique opportunity to get an up-close look at an important part of horse care that you don’t get to see every day!

📅 Tuesday, October 27, 2026
⏰ 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
💲 $25 per guest
📍 The Rusty Buckle Farm

⚠️ SPACE IS LIMITED! We’re keeping this event small to give everyone a great learning experience, so reservations are required.

📩 Message us to reserve your spots ASAP before they’re gone!

Come learn something new, ask questions, get crafty, and spend a little time with our farm friends! 🐴❤️

We can’t wait to see you on the farm! 🤠

10/25/2026

🎄🫏 HEE-HAW HOLIDAY CHEER IS COMING TO TOWN! 🎅❤️

Have you booked your visit with Dominick the Donkey yet?! 🎶

Our holiday calendar is filling up FAST, and we would love to bring a little extra Christmas magic to your special event! 🎄✨

🫏 Dominick can visit YOU!

🎁 Schools & daycares
🎁 Nursing homes & assisted living communities
🎁 Libraries & community centers
🎁 Churches & holiday gatherings
🎁 Businesses & employee holiday parties
🎁 Special education programs & residential facilities
🎁 Holiday festivals & community events
🎁 Or even a special visit right at home with your family! ❤️

✨ What does a visit include?

For just $275, Dominick will visit your event for ONE FULL HOUR anywhere in Rhode Island!

Your guests can:
📸 Take adorable holiday photos
❤️ Give Dominick snuggles and pets
🪮 Help brush our sweet little donkey
🎄 Make special holiday memories together!

We believe the best holiday gifts are the memories we make, and a visit from Dominick is sure to be something your guests will talk about for years to come! 🥰

📅 Weekdays AND weekends available!
🚗 Travel fees may apply for locations outside our Rhode Island service area.

🎅 DATES ARE BOOKING QUICKLY! Don’t wait until the holiday rush to reserve your visit!

📩 Message The Rusty Buckle Farm today to book Dominick for your holiday event!

Let’s make this holiday season a little more magical, a little more memorable, and a whole lot more hee-haw-larious! 🫏🎄❤️

10/24/2026

Facebook Post 🐴🤎
📣 Farm Closure Reminder! 🌾
The Rusty Buckle Farm is NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC TODAY.
We’re sorry for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding! ❤️
Keep an eye on our page for upcoming open farm hours and events. We can’t wait to see you all again soon! 🐐🐴🐮
— The Rusty Buckle Farm

10/24/2026

🐴🔨 FARRIER DEMO DAY AT THE RUSTY BUCKLE FARM! 🔨🐴

Ever find yourself falling down the rabbit hole of watching farriers trim hooves and put horseshoes on horses? 🙋‍♀️😂 We know we’re not the only ones!

Now’s your chance to see it happen IN PERSON! 🤩

Join us at The Rusty Buckle Farm for a special hands-on learning experience with our very own horse farrier!

🐎 What will we be doing?
🔹 Watch as our farrier trims horse hooves and explains the process.
🔹 See how a set of horseshoes is fitted and put on a horse!
🔹 Learn why proper hoof care is so important for keeping horses healthy and comfortable.
🎨 Get creative with a fun horse shoe painting craft to take home!

📚 Perfect for homeschool families, horse lovers, curious kids, and adults who just love learning something new! This is a unique opportunity to get an up-close look at an important part of horse care that you don’t get to see every day!

📅 Tuesday, October 27, 2026
⏰ 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
💲 $25 per guest
📍 The Rusty Buckle Farm

⚠️ SPACE IS LIMITED! We’re keeping this event small to give everyone a great learning experience, so reservations are required.

📩 Message us to reserve your spots ASAP before they’re gone!

Come learn something new, ask questions, get crafty, and spend a little time with our farm friends! 🐴❤️

We can’t wait to see you on the farm! 🤠

10/21/2026

💩🐢 WACKY WEDNESDAY: TORTOISE P**P EDITION! 🐢💩

🚨 Get ready for some silly smiles, giggles, and maybe a few “EWWWW, GROSS!” moments! 😂

This week, we’re talking about something EVERY animal does, but nobody talks about enough… P**P! 💩🤣

Let’s learn all about our African Sulcata Tortoises and their super-wacky bathroom habits! 🐢🌿

💩 🐢 1. THE BIGGER THE TORTOISE, THE BIGGER THE… WELL, YOU KNOW!
African Sulcata tortoises are the third-largest tortoises in the world! 😲 These gentle giants can grow HUGE! And yep, big tortoises can leave behind some pretty impressive piles. 💩😂

🌱 🐢 2. THEY’RE LITTLE GRASS-MUNCHING MACHINES!
Sulcata tortoises LOVE munching on grasses and hay. 🌾 All that yummy plant fiber helps their tummies work properly. And what goes in must eventually come out! 💩 It’s the circle of grass! ♻️🤣

🤍 🐢 3. WAIT… WHY IS THERE WHITE STUFF IN THEIR P**P?!
Surprise! Tortoises sometimes pass a white, chalky substance called urates. It’s waste from their bodies, kind of like a different way of getting rid of waste besides p**p. Nature is WILD! 🤓

💧 🐢 4. EVEN DESERT ANIMALS NEED WATER!
Sulcata tortoises come from dry parts of Africa, but they STILL need fresh water to stay healthy. 💦 Just because they wear a built-in shell doesn’t mean they don’t get thirsty! 🐢🥤

🔎 🐢 5. P**P IS LIKE A LITTLE HEALTH CLUE!
Animal keepers can learn things by looking at an animal’s p**p. Changes in its color or texture can sometimes tell us that something is different with its diet or tummy. It’s like being a tiny p**p detective! 🕵️‍♀️💩

😂 🐢 6. THEY MAY BE SLOW, BUT THEIR TUMMIES KEEP WORKING!
Sulcata tortoises take life at their own pace. They munch, wander, munch some more… and their digestive systems keep doing their job! Slow and steady wins the… p**p race? 🏁💩🤣

💚 WHY DO WE SHARE WACKY FACTS?
Because learning about animals can be FUN, even when it’s a little gross! Every animal has something amazing to teach us, and sometimes the silliest subjects are the most interesting!

👇 TIME FOR A WACKY QUESTION!

If you could ask our tortoises ONE question about their p**p, what would it be? 😂💩

Tell us in the comments! And stay tuned for next week’s WACKY WEDNESDAY! 🐢🎉

**pFacts

10/17/2026

🍂 The Rusty Buckle Farm will be closed for open farm hours this weekend.

We’re excited to be out and about participating in some wonderful fall festivals and volunteering with our farm friends at a few of our favorite organizations! ❤️

🍁 Keep an eye out for details on an upcoming Fall Craft, Hike & Animal Day right here at the farm! 🐴🍂

Thank you for your continued support and for being part of our Rusty Buckle Farm family! 🤎

10/17/2026

Hey farm family!
Does anyone happen to know Frandy? We looked online to see if we could find who this belongs to with no luck. Hoping someone can help us get this card back to its rightful owner!
We know how much of a nightmare it can be to replace.
If you know Frandy please have them send us a message so we can get this back to them