Do you remember last winter?
The temperature fell to -10C at Heathrow Special Needs Farm in January 2011.
Please help us to make sure that we have enough feed and bedding for our animals this winter
Animal feed costs have already increased dramatically over the past 3 years. This year they are likely to increase even further because of
the poor harvest, general inflationary trends and the increased production of bio-fuels.
We have over 80 animals to feed, horses, sheep, goats, pigs, chickens, rabbits, guinea pigs and ducks. Our feed costs amounted to £150 per
week last winter and costs are going to rise this coming winter. The increased cost of diesel and electricity has also put a serious strain on our budget.
We are struggling financially like many others and we are desperately worried that our animals may go short of food this winter. This is why we are starting early with our Appeal so that we can try to build up some reserves.
Example of costs:
Hay bale £8, straw bale £6
Sheep nuts £7.95 per bag. Pig feed £8.75 per bag. Goat mix
£9 per bag. Pony nuts £7.50 per bag. Chaff (for horses) £10 per bag. Chicken corn £6 per bag.
Layers pellets £7 per bag. Rabbit & guinea pig mix £11.99 per bag. Fresh veg. per week £55
Annual animal costs:
Feet trimming £900. Worming £700. Vaccinations £1200.
Monthly animal costs:
Vet costs approx £200
