Magnificent Miniatures

08/18/2024

Have you hugged your sheep today?

08/18/2024

The babies are so big!!! They are just over 3 months old.
Welcome Chirpy McChirperson, Margaret Hatcher, Chick Turpin and Eggatha Christie

08/18/2024

08/18/2024

08/18/2024

New Rescue Announcement 🚨 🐄

We are pleased to announce that Independence, a standard Hereford, has joined our family!!!

Independence comes to us from Madras, Or where her mom raised her from a baby to her beautiful 4 year old self. Though she does go against our 4 foot rule standing above 5 feet at the shoulder, we just couldn’t pass up helping offer her safety after her mom reached out.

I’ve added Cowerrera as her last name making her Indeprndence Cowerrera, after America Ferrera.

Moolissa is so pleased to have a new friend. We are pleased to have her here too.

07/23/2024

❤️WORK PARTY❤️ July 27th, 10am-12pm. We could really use the extra HELP. Be a part of providing a loving safe environment for the sanctuary’s rescued residents. Please email for more info or to sign up to attend at [email protected]. THANK YOU

07/16/2024

We are incredibly saddened to report that Turk Turkleton has passed. He was at least 6 and has been slowing down lately, not calling to me as often. Turk came to us from an animal control abuse case. He was finally taken away after two years of work on the neighbor’s part and joined our family. He was never a fan of people, guess why? We had a bond that he shared with no other. He even snuggled in my lap. You will be missed, Turk.

06/27/2024

06/27/2024

Ramby Travis

06/20/2024

When we had Ghost Princess, you could see all 3 stages here. It’s intense to think we’ve done this to the chicken. We have 3 jungle chickens that look like the left. “Fryer” chickens look like the right and rarely live past 6 months.

https://anyavien.com/non-organic-chicken-contributes-to-hormonal-imbalance-polycystic-ovarian-syndrome-breast-cancer-and-more/

Chickens have grown 364% over the last 60 years.

In the 1940s, chicken was expensive. The average chicken was $3....that's $30 today when adjusted for inflation.

A&P, the country's largest supermarket at the time, wanted to turn this delicacy into a staple.

So, they devised specialized breeding and feeding to grow bigger chickens, faster.

It worked...

The average chicken now grows 2X as fast and weighs 3.5X more.

Chickens are meant to eat a wide range of foods such as grass and bugs, but now they are primarily fed corn and soy to fatten them up as fast as possible.

This not only fattens them, but changes their fat.

The omega-6 to omega-3 ratio of modern chickens can be as high as 20:1, 3X that of pasture-raised chicken.

And, just as A&P wanted, we are eating A LOT of it.

The average American eats 65 pounds of chicken per year.

Chicken is a health food, but I recommend sourcing it from a farm where the chickens get to move out in the pasture, consuming a more natural diet.

05/22/2024

It's official! Romeo has been awarded the title of the World’s Tallest Living Steer. This
recognition is not just about his impressive height but also serves as an important
opportunity to shed light on the often-overlooked realities of the dairy industry.
Initially, we were hesitant to put Romeo on display. As a sanctuary committed to
providing a forever home to vulnerable animals, exploiting him for his height felt
contrary to our values. However, we ultimately decided to embrace this opportunity to
let Romeo’s story be heard—a story that many are unaware of.
Romeo was rescued directly from a veal crate on a dairy farm, where he had been taken
from his mother at birth. His mother endured immense grief from losing her baby boy, a
tragedy she would experience repeatedly, so that her milk could be used for human
consumption.
Romeo is a rare survivor of the dairy industry. Male calves born on dairy farms are
considered waste byproducts since they do not produce milk. Consequently, they lead
short, unpleasant lives, often ending within 18 to 24 months.
Romeo, a Holstein steer, is now six years old—a testament to what these animals could become if given a chance.
Holsteins are a large breed, and if more Holstein males were allowed to mature,
Romeo’s height would not be exceptional. However, most do not survive long enough to
reach their full potential. This lack of opportunity highlights the often-hidden cruelties within the dairy industry.
We never intended for Romeo to break records. However, we are thrilled that Romeo can now serve as an ambassador representing all farmed animals. His story has the power to inspire compassion and awareness about the injustices within the meat and dairy industries.
By sharing Romeo's journey, we hope to encourage people to recognize that animals
exist alongside us, not solely for us. His life story is a powerful reminder of the
sentience and value of every animal, urging us to rethink our relationship with them.
We are grateful for the opportunity to spread awareness of Romeo’s journey and to
advocate for the compassionate treatment of all animals. Let Romeo’s story inspire
change and greater empathy for those who share our world.

05/18/2024

Shaving problems..

05/17/2024

These two aren’t usually cuddly so this little moment of nuzzling was very special for me.

05/15/2024

I’m crushed to say Bert has passed over the rainbow 🌈 bridge. I have been working with him every day for months, and I can’t express my loss at not seeing him this morning. Over the last three months, we have had the vet out repeatedly for surgery, physical therapy, and check ups. We have spent over $1500 trying to save him.

Please keep us in mind today. If you’d like to contribute to Bert’s vet bill we are on Venmo and Zelle

Hug your loved ones tight

05/13/2024

Being broody can be life threatening for chickens because they will not leave a nest, whether the eggs are viable or not, in this condition. That includes to eat and drink. They can also get overheated as this video shows they are hot at 75

05/04/2024

Happy first birthday to our first foster fail kitten group. Look how much they’ve grown!
Catsputin
Catti LaBelle
Pawbree Plaza

04/29/2024

Always treat hunting ….

04/28/2024

Tux lurking on Pinky Pie!

04/28/2024

04/28/2024

Why are they just so cute?? 😍😍

04/25/2024

Bert taking a bath and eating greens

04/24/2024

When you dive into breakfast head first

04/24/2024

Good Dolly pig 🐽

04/24/2024

Thanks to for letting me be a part of this little girl’s trip tonight.

04/23/2024

Tongue out Tuesday!

04/21/2024

Pig cuteness!

04/21/2024

This poor boy had been through so much.