Update 9 - Homeward Bound!

Hi everyone, 

Welcome back to Magic on the Move!  

This is the edition we’ve been waiting for. IT’S HAPPENING!  

Well, yes, it’s been happening for some time. We can’t overstate how critical all the planning and site preparation has been for this move. The staff and volunteer hours. The donations, kind words and support. And now’s the time we know everyone has been waiting for: residents have begun moving! More on that a bit later; read on! 

GUTTER REPLACEMENT 

Keeping safety top of mind, we recognized the old on-site barn was going to cause some icy and dangerous situations in the winter for the pigs. Our team removed the old gutters, replacing them with new ones, and removed other unsafe wood and siding.  

BUILDING MOVE & ARENA DEVELOPMENT

We started (and finished!) moving our buildings to the new property. What an undertaking!

Five of the eight buildings brought over are coops housed in the arena for our bird friends:

And the 2-foot-deep duck pond is fully dug, ready for finishing touches:

NETWORK & CAMERAS

We officially have internet! We’re still in the process of installing our cameras, which not only help us keep an eye on everything going on everywhere at all times, but have thermal capabilities that aid in fire detection, keeping our residents safe.

RESIDENT MOVES

So far, we’ve moved the birds, sheep, goats, horse and donkey, and cows to the new property! Our staff is currently split between both locations to provide round-the-clock animal care and supervision.

COMING UP

Resident moves continue! The pig herds move between October 2 and October 8, and of course Clawdia & Ricky will be moving soon, too!

As valued supporter, whether as a treasured monthly donor or through our Fields of Dreams, Summer Sparkle, and Homeward Bound campaigns, you’ll continue to receive regular updates about our new location. Thank you for your continued support. We couldn't do this without you!

From everyone at HEEFS ❤️