Need to Reschedule? At Homestead Helpers Hoof Care, a lot goes on behind the scenes to make each visit happen. We also understand somethings emergencies happen that change your plans. As a mobile service, every appointment involves travel, route planning, and preparation, not just for your animals, but for every client on that day’s schedule. By sticking to appointments and giving us advance notice when changes are needed, you're helping us serve more animals, stay efficient, and most importantly, keep our prices fair and accessible for everyone. Cancellation & Reschedule Policy General Policy (All Clients) Rescheduling Requests: Must be made at least 3 full days before your appointment. At that time your appointment will be moved to "Cancelled" status in our system. Fees: A $45 cancellation/reschedule fee applies. This fee must be paid before a new appointment is scheduled. Your paid farm visit fee ($75) is forfeited for the cancelled appointment. IF YOU ARE NOT HOME AT TIME OF SERVICE, your appointment will be cancelled and cancellation fee will apply. *unless otherwise noted for certain circumstances. Unpaid Fees: Failure to pay will result in suspension and possible termination of services. Services will only resume once payment is confirmed. Why We Charge This: Short-notice cancellations are difficult to fill. The fee helps cover lost income, administrative time, and schedule adjustments. Within 72 Hours ( 3-days) & No-Shows No-Shows: If we arrive and you are not present without communication, your entire payment is forfeited and you may be removed from our service list. Frequent Cancellations: Clients who cancel or reschedule more than twice in one year may be removed from our client list without refund. Additional Policy for Happy Hooves Family Members (Routine Visits) Reminders: We send visit reminders a few days prior (holidays and weekends may affect notice) via Messenger or text. Confirmation Required: If we do not receive confirmation in a timely manner (within 8 hrs of the message sent from our system) , your appointment will be cancelled, and any payments forfeited. If we sent you a reminder and you agreed to the date , but failed to make payment - your appointment will be cancelled and you may be placed on our waitlist. Discount Window: If your reschedule date falls outside the 8-week window, the 20% discount is lost and regular pricing will apply. Why This Matters: This policy helps us finalize route schedules efficiently, since we often serve multiple clients in a single day. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. These policies keep scheduling fair and reliable for everyone while ensuring we can continue to provide quality care and services for you and your animals. Pay Cancellation & Reschedule Fee Now

Life gets busy, bodies get tired, and responsibilities pile up. When hoof care feels like more than you can manage, we’re here to help. We provide friendly, knowledgeable hoof care for animal owners who are overwhelmed, short on time, or physically unable to do it themselves, ensuring your animals stay comfortable, healthy, and well cared for, while giving you lasting peace of mind. Welcome to our community! We're thrilled to have you here and can't wait for you to explore everything we have to offer. Contact Us Today! Welcome to Homestead Helpers Hoof Care Team We offer way more than "Just a trim" Devoted To Their Unique Needs Don't trust just anyone with your beloved animals, with 10+ years experience we bring you: * Professional Care & Handling by our nonweldable Team * Services right at your barn and doorstep * Holistic, Whole Animal Approach * Overgrowth Assessment & Removal * Customized Aftercare Programs- created with you in mind * "Set it and forget it" Happy Hooves Maintenance Program Focused specifically on the unique needs of Goat & Sheep Mini Pigs Set it and forget it! One time visits don't work. Our long term care services offer simple, effective peace of mind for you and your family! Never miss a trim, prevent costly diseases and improve production and happiness in your beloved herd, flock and pets life. Join our Happy Hooves Family where you can take advantage of discounted , automatic return hoof care visits! Join Happy Hooves! To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Coverage Area Want to see if we can come to you? Check coverage area Skipping proper hoof care doesn't save you money... ...It costs them their health and well being! " You are the BEST decision we made all year!" - Yvonne And Terry B. Stillwater PA. "Buddy" went from being partially lame and depressed to the thriving, happy boy we all know and love today often running in the pasture !

Alpaca Nail Trims Alpacas require hoof care between shearing. The frequency of hoof trims depends greatly on the individual animal. Trimming Services: All alpacas must be contained prior to our arrival. Fees: $75 Farm Visit fee $25 per head plus mileage This includes our team, securely handling each animal to perform the trim while the animal stands , ideally halter trained ( we do not flip or roll alpacas for trims) they MUST be able to cooperatively stand for us to trim within reason. Many times the owners will hold their alpaca for our team to trim. There will be a additional fee for any animal that spits on our team! Yes, seriously. Call for more info

What to Expect We know inviting someone onto your property requires trust, and we don’t take that lightly. Our team strives to provide efficient, low stress service for both you and your animals. We plan our routes carefully, work with intention, and aim to keep each visit smooth, calm, and productive. Clear expectations help everything run seamlessly, so here’s what you can expect from us and what we’ll need from you. Before We Arrive WE LOVE ALL ANIMALS - However due to recent events, we require that all guard dogs or animals leery of strangers be securely housed away from our proposed work area before we arrive until after we leave! Friendly farm dogs always receive a pet or two and treat from us! • Please ensure all livestock to be trimmed are properly secured in a easily accessible stall/pen/ etc - unless otherwise instructed. (We will not chase animals to capture (ie: in a field, or pasture) as this adds to stress and raises energy of all involved.) • Work areas should be clean, accessible, and ready for service. We prefer to not work in mud, ice, snow or excessive manure! If your area does not have lights we can provide portable lighting as needed. • Clear easy access to gates, barns, driveways, doors, access areas. Think safety: Easy , quick access and EXIT. • Owners must be available onsite unless prior arrangements have been made. Proper preparation allows us to stay on schedule and provide the highest quality service possible. The Day of Your Appointment • We will travel according to our pre planned route and schedule. • You may receive a courtesy message when we are on the way, depending on service area and cell coverage. • Arrival times are scheduled within a time frame rather than an exact minute due to travel variables, weather, and previous visit location conditions. • If an unexpected delay occurs, we will communicate as soon as possible. Please understand we cover lots of "way out there" locations where cell reception is not the best... so messages may be delayed - but we do our best! Our goal is reliability without rushing, ensuring every client receives thorough and attentive service. During Your Appointment • Our team will arrive in uniform with all tools and equipment needed. • We work efficiently and respectfully of your property and animals. • For safety and workflow reasons, we ask that unnecessary distractions be minimized - extra animals, pets, children, etc. • If questions arise, we are happy to address them at an appropriate time during or after the visit We practice Biosecurity Practices if in place, your property and animals are very important to us. After our team is done with service, we take time to clean our tools, boots, uniforms before traveling to the next location. Our goal is to complete your service thoroughly while keeping stress low for both clients and animals. After Service Is Completed • We will review any important notes or recommendations with you. We help formulate a long term care and maintenance routine with you. Overgrowth removal cases will receive reschedule dates to accommodate healthy regrowth. Future Happy Hoof Care Family visits can be immediately rescheduled during our follow up correspondence. We are available by Text or Call if any questions arise between visits. We truly value clear communication, reliability, and long term client relationships, and we look forward to working with you. "We have had our male Boer goat for over 8 years. We had different individuals come out and attempt to cut his hooves. However they would not come back. Buddy is over 250lbs and is hard to handle. We even had a veterinarian come out and he sedated Buddy. It was not until Tammy from Homestead Helpers PA came out and trimmed his hooves right. They did the best job we ever saw. We are very happy with Homestead Helpers PA, Holistic Hoof Care for Goats, sheep and pigs. I highly recommend them to anyone who has small farm animals." Terry B - Stillwater PA

Pay A Bill Make a easy , quick payment online! Option 1: Pay your Farm Visit Fee ONLY New Clients & Happy Hoof Family Members: Your non refundable Farm Visit Fee must be paid to reserve your visit. We do not accept checks. You may follow the link below to pay with venmo, paypal, credit or debit card. 5% processing fee is applied to all payments. Pay Now All payments are non refundable and non transferable unless otherwise stated in writing. Effective January 1, 2026: Submitted payment(s) secures your appointment time and reserves that space on our schedule. Because this time is held exclusively for you, we are unable to offer it to another client. If we arrive and are unable to complete services due to client related circumstances, including your absence at your location, unsecured animals, or unprepared work areas, all payments will be forfeited. A new farm visit fee will be required to reschedule, in addition to the cost of services. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to serving you. Please read over our "What to expect " page for more information. Option 2: Pay your ENTIRE BILL New Clients MUST prepay their entire bill. We will provide your total. If you do not have a total please contact us. You may follow the link below to pay your total with venmo, paypal, credit or debit card. 5% Processing fee is applied to all payments. Happy Hoof Family Members may prepay their entire bill as well with this option. Pay Now

Let’s Work Together Get in touch with any questions you may have! IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO REQUEST A APPOINTMENT: PLEASE COMPLETE OUR NEW CLIENT INTAKE FORM Links are found on our "Goat & Sheep Services" or " Mini Pig Services" Pages Call us! 570- 217- 1430 Email us! HomesteadHelpersPA@gmail.com Stay in the loop - Follow us on Facebook! About Our Helpers Who we are At Homestead Helpers Holistic Hoof Care, we’re more than just a hoof care service , we’re fellow homesteaders and animal lovers who truly understand the ups and downs , chaos and triumphs of farm life. Our journey began with our own "both feet first jump" into farm life - started with chickens, then rabbits, then goats and sheep.... and so on. This is where we quickly realized just how important regular hoof care is to their health, comfort, and happiness. It quite literally is the foundation of the animal. Over time, that passion grew into a calling to help others care for their herds and flocks , too. The name "Homestead Helpers" was born because our heart is in helping others, more specifically fellow farmers and homesteaders care for the animals they love. Life on a homestead is busy and full of moving parts, and sometimes those little details , like routine hoof care , can feel overwhelming. That’s where we step in. Our name is a reminder of our mission: to lend a hand, lighten the load, and support both animals and their people. Whether it’s keeping hooves healthy, reducing stress for your herd, or simply making life a little easier, being a helper is at the core of everything we do. This small, family-run business is built on compassion, trust, and a deep respect for every animal we meet. We know that healthy hooves mean happy animals, and we take pride in offering gentle, reliable care right at your farm. Each visit is about more than trimming hooves it’s about keeping your animals balanced, comfortable, and thriving, while taking one more task off your already full plate. We always are here to "pick our brain" on topics that are puzzling you or share your goals with!

Book A Visit All Hoof Care Visits must be booked using our New Client Intake Form & Payment Submission. 1: Please select the Service you wish to book below and follow the prompts. You will be directed to our New Client intake form to create a folder with your personal information and your animals information, as well as any concerns you may have. PLEASE be aware of our rescheduling/cancellation policies below. 2: You will be prompted to pay the Farm Visit Fee Payment upon completion of the New Client Intake Form. 3: Once both are submitted, we will be in contact with you shortly to discuss availability. NO APPOINTMENT IS CONSIDERED CONFIRMED WITHOUT PAYMENT If you have any questions before submitting your New Client Intake Form and Payment please feel free to reach out to us! Thank you, We look forward to meeting you and your animals! New Client Visit Goat & Sheep Book Now New Client Visit Mini Pig Visit Book Now Need to Reschedule? Visit Our Policies Page

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Coverage Areas We proudly serve families and farms across Central Pennsylvania. Our routes rotate through various parts of PA. Immediate Coverage Area: UNION , SNYDER, MONTOUR, NORTHUMBERLAND Extended Coverage Area Including & parts of: LYCOMING, COLUMBIA, SCHUYLKILL, DAUPHIN, N. LEBANON, PERRY, BERKS JUNIATA, MIFFLIN, LUZERNE, HUNTINGDON, SULLIVAN CENTRE, N. LANCASTER, HUNTINGTON, CLINTON. Extended coverage areas incur a $1.75 mileage fee from 17855. Not sure if we come to you? Contact us for more information. Contact us

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We know they are special... ...and we treat them accordingly! Specialized Services for Mini Pigs Our Method: We use the American Mini Pig Association's "Flip the Pig" method, prioritizing your pig's comfort and well-being. DO NOT ALLOW YOUR PIG TO CONSUME anything (food, treats, grass, leaves, etc) at very least 3 hr prior to our arrival! A few sips of water are okay. We trim to your animals "normal". This means we shape the hoof to function best for your pigs comfort. During trimming, we monitor your pig for stress and check vital signs to ensure safety. For pigs new to handling or trimming, we work gently to minimize stress and build trust. Severely overgrown hooves may require multiple visits to address the issue safely and effectively. Please note, we do not currently service large commercial farm pigs. We reserve the right to refuse to work on any animal that is un handleable, meaning one that charges, bites, thrashes or otherwise is a safety concern to itself or my team. How mini pigs benefit from routine hoof care & trims : Prevents Overgrowth: Hooves can overgrow and curl, causing pain, difficulty walking, and damage to soft tissues. Improves Mobility: Allows pigs to walk comfortably and naturally. Reduces Injury: Such as slips , trips and falls. Prevents Joint Strain: Avoids posture issues that lead to misalignment and extra pressure to joints. Enhances Well-Being: Supports overall health, reduces stress, and improves quality of life. "Healthy hooves are the foundation of a happy pig. Regular trims prevent pain, improve mobility, and ensure your pig can live comfortably, thrive, and enjoy life to the fullest." Does Trimming Hurt? Trimming pig hooves is a painless process when done correctly because the hoof is made of keratin, similar to human nails. The outer portion of the hoof is non-living tissue, so trimming this area doesn’t cause discomfort. We bring the correct tools and knowledge to carefully avoid the sensitive inner structures, ensuring your pig stays comfortable throughout the process. Regular hoof care also prevents painful overgrowth, cracks, or infections, keeping your pig healthy and happy. Many pigs may act VERY dramatic, as many are not used to handling by humans. They are VERY smart and try to scare us off by yelling. This is often short lived. Many pigs eventually relax and enjoy their pedicure often falling asleep! Safe . Simple . Effective . Correct. No Box or Strap Restraints used! Sedation FREE ! Mini Pig Association Approved Equipment Used! Endorsed Flip the Pig" Method Practiced! At your home or farm visits! No traveling! No Hassle Farm Visit Fee: $75 +$85 per pig trim service Additional Fees: $50 + New Client Pig Trims $50 + Overgrown Hooves * *as this required more time, assistants and equipment. If your pig has been trimmed by us in the past 6 months the $50 fee listed above does not apply. Additional Mileage may apply depending on area. Our services and prices are based on Mini Pig Size animals. Generally our mini pig clients are under #275 lbs. For safety reasons we do NOT provide services for Large and XL #300+ lb pigs at this time. We look forward to meeting you and your Piggie(s)! Book A Visit " I called local veterinarians and horse farriers, not one of them wanted to help. I am thrilled to have found your services!" - Marion T. "Pig Mama" " Our pigs are our babies. We were desperate to find someone to come to our home because our pigs are too big to transport. Not only did you come here, their feet look so good and healthy now! Thank you!" - Hannah & Tim "I thought I was stuck with the last pig farrier that came out, I really didnt want to call them again but didnt know of your business until now. I am impressed and happy that this time the expereince was so much better for everyone! - Greg & Silvia " This is no longer a easy job for me, I always used to trim our pigs feet. Finding you is a true blessing! Thank you !" - Erica B. What Pig Parents Are Saying :