Magzalea Farm Sanctuary

12/10/2024

Good morning from Avenger (who always talks with his mouth full) and P Man (who avoids eye contact with the camera).

Mother Natures weaving between fall weather and winter weather. Yesterday was warm and more comfortable but ended with sleet and then another 2” of snow. Tomorrow’s forecast is high 40s with heavy rain… enter MUD! Weather is so SO important for us to stay ahead of or atleast try. Temperature swings are very hard on all. The body adapts and regulates to one and can’t always adapt to a quick change. Trying to change out wet bedding is hard to stay on top of as most are constantly going in and out and tracking in wet stuff! Blankets on the elderly or compromised are on and off, on and off. Ya, we are venting a bit… 😬

Good thing we have mostly smiley, happy faces to greet us and that makes the hard stuff much easier to push through!

12/09/2024

Just when they thought pumpkins and squash were off the menu! Our friends at The Jaffrey Food Pantry donated forward some pumpkins and a couple Hubbard squashes, which happens to be many’s second favorite!

Turns out eating them in the snow is way more fun and entertaining than in a dish. Watching them slide them around and try and hide in the wooded area with their pieces was a riot to watch. These kids turn everything into a game 😂

12/09/2024

Things have been nutty around here the past few weeks and we are ready to wind down a tad. Winter for us caregivers is a different type of stressful from the other 3 seasons. Constant checking on everyone, trying to keep everyone clean and dry, ensuring there’s warm meals and water, storm preparations and cleanups, you get the idea. BUT, there is also a positive side. We do take a bit of time off from planning events and fundraisers and work on indoor projects. We take lots of naps as we are doing things 24/7 (especially during inclement weather). We try to take a bit of a breather during the winter months and actually do a few things for our personal life (we forget we have one sometimes).

We want to thank all who have supported our many fundraising efforts. We know we have crammed in a lot to try and meet our year end goals. Thank you for hanging in there and helping when and where you can. It really means a lot to all here at the sanctuary!

Now, we will get back to focusing on sharing the many who you support and love! Like two of Eleanor’s kids- Otto (left) and Alma (right).
Brother and sister. Both are absolute characters. However, can you tell which one is the biggest clown?

12/07/2024

All month of December, T shirts are on sale for just $15! Head over to our online Farm Store and grab yours. They also make a great Christmas gift for the misfit in your life 💚!

https://www.magzaleasanctuary.org/shop?sort=price_ascending&Category=Clothing

12/05/2024

Let us add to your newsfeed full of snowy pictures!

It’s been snow covered here for over a week now. It is pretty. It is peaceful. But it sure is a lot of extra work too.

Apologies to our neighbors. Breakfast deliveries are delayed as we shovel out all gates and entrances to serve. The impatient and hangry are making sounds similar to what you’d expect at Jurassic park at meal time. 😳

12/04/2024

Clem: So I heard yesterday was Giving Tuesday? I also heard some very generous people donated towards the care of me and my pals.

Us: That is correct Clem! How grateful we are that folks believe in us enough to send their hard earned money to help you and the rest of the sanctuary family!

Clem: I now dub today “Waiting on my treats Wednesday”. I’ll be first in line!

Us: Not exactly the point, Clem. But, an order will be placed asap! 🤦‍♀️

12/04/2024

Just look at this cozy cuddle puddle!

When asked if they’d make room for one more (me) they pretended to not hear me… sheesh. Kids!

Seeing them so cozy is a sight that warms one up from the inside out. Can’t ask for anything more than that!

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12/01/2024

Well, the kiss of winter has slapped our cheeks.

There is always so much to do. we had a slight jump on things but then the high winds made a mess we are still cleaning up.

Winter readiness means picking up everything around the farm and getting it all under cover. It’s amazing just how much gets dragged out during the season! All plastic stock tanks and water tubs get pulled, washed and stored and their rubber counterparts jump into action. These rubber tubs can take the thick ice where the plastic ones get brittle and crack. The leaf rakes we use for manure clean up are replaced with the razorbacks which are way effective in the ice and snow. Plastic pitchforks are swapped for the sharper wave forks that have replaceable tines and metal pitchforks. Many are switched from shavings to straw or hay bedding. Hay bunks are stored and hay bags come out. Buildings are inspected for gaps, splits and anywhere there may be drafts. Buckets and jugs come out of storage. Hoses get swapped for the expandable ones that can easily be stored in the heated well house. The list goes on and on!

Not the most exciting post… however, we promised to give the good, the bad and the occasional boring. Maybe one of you out there who also cares for outdoor friends found something helpful to try! So, gotta ask, who actually hung in there until the end?

12/01/2024

The winner of this shell of a cool guy is:

JESS SHAW!!!

Congrats!

Thank you to all who participated. Together you raised $510 for the sanctuary residents! They (and we) appreciate you!

11/30/2024

❗️Last day for a chance to win this snowy shelled friend!

Every $10 donation equals one raffle entry. If you opt to do an “anonymous” donation please message us so we can get your entry in asap as it’s not always easy for us to see. If you use Venmo please comment “Tortoise”. This shell of a cool guy can be shipped for an additional fee if you are not local!

Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/Magzalea

Check: Magzalea Farm Sanctuary
218 W Lake Rd. Fitzwilliam NH 03447

It’s Raffle Time!!!

Can you believe it’s already mid November? Crazy! Well, it’s almost really time to bust out the Holiday flare.

This 12” handmade tortoise is looking for a new home to spread cheer all winter long. Heck, they are cute enough that they could hang out all year and remind you not to complain during the heat of summer 😉

Every $10 donation equals one raffle entry. If you opt to do an “anonymous” donation please message us so we can get your entry in asap as it’s not always easy for us to see. If you use Venmo please comment “Tortoise”. This shell of a cool guy can be shipped for an additional fee if you are not local!

Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/Magzalea

Check: Magzalea Farm Sanctuary
218 W Lake Rd. Fitzwilliam NH 03447

11/29/2024

Need gifts? Visit the Farm store today or tomorrow from 10- 3! Magzalea hoodies, t-shirts, mugs, beer glasses, stickers and more. Also handmade natural necessities and gifts like soaps, lotions, candles, hats, fingerless gloves, jewelry and so much more. You just gotta see for yourself!

Today and tomorrow! The farm store is open 10am to 3pm.

Be warned- We did get some slushy snow yesterday, some areas are a bit icy. Just use caution and as always for this time of year, watch your step. We are working on fixing that as I type!

11/29/2024

Good morning to you!
Little shy Petunia, peeking over mama Marigolds back seeking nose scritches. She has gotten so good at asking for what SHE wants. We make sure to always pay attention and listen so we can keep her confidence in us growing. 🙌

11/28/2024

From all of us!
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