08/21/2026
We have lots of updates and this will bring you up to speed.
RUDY got a very functional haircut this spring. Because his legs, especially his back legs, are so sensitive, Rae spent hours over several days carefully clipping all of the hair from his legs. Unfortunately, removing all that hair exposed some skin issues that had been hiding underneath. Rudy is now getting treatments on his legs twice a day, and we’re doing everything we can to keep him comfortable and happy.
ELLIE is settling in beautifully and integrating nicely with Deanie and Emerald. She’s inquisitive, curious, likes being held, and is a total pip! She was concerned and kept a close eye on the vet when Emerald was getting a beak trim. Emerald’s beak was getting long, and she was starting to eat with her head sideways, which can limit the amount of food she gets. We’re so happy that this sweet girl is here at FBR, and especially happy to see things working out so well between the three of them.
The KUNE KUNES & POTBELLIES are continuing to work out their hierarchy and figure out the piggy social order. For the most part, it’s every pig for themselves…with one very important exception: Mabel is always looking out for her brother. She continues to defend him and keep an eye on him, proving that she is one very sweet older sister.
And then there’s NEWMAN…
Newman is currently at the vet under anesthesia for an endoscopy to try to determine why he continues to have trouble eating and why food is coming out of his nose.
He was previously diagnosed with a small airway in his pharynx, but we’re getting a second opinion to better understand what’s happening and, hopefully, figure out how to help him. While he’s under anesthesia, he’s also having dental work and a hoof trim.
We should know more once we have the results and more information from the vet. We will share an update as soon as we can.
Thank you, as always, for caring about our quirky, complicated, wonderful residents.
Christina Hanson Debbie Guerin Ryan Edmund Sheri Beck Johnson Bruce Johnson Dianne Ihling