Our Inquisitive Chickens

We have a diverse group of beautiful chickens. We love to watch our fellow animals enjoying life. They spend their days exploring, dust bathing, sun bathing and searching for grubs. Some of them like to follow us humans around and inspect our work! Others prefer to keep their distance from us. They all have unique personalities and their own little cliques within the group. The chickens also enjoy the company of other species of animals at the sanctuary even though most of them are significantly bigger than the chickens.

Megatron (Meg)
Approx. Birthdate: 1/1/20.
She was purchased as an emotional support chick, but not allowed by the landlord, so she ended up at the shelter.
Arrived Home: 1/27/2020.
Credit: @rachel.z.photography — Megatron (Meg)
Approx. Birthdate: 1/1/20. She was purchased as an emotional support chick, but not allowed by the landlord, so she ended up at the shelter. Arrived Home: 1/27/2020.
Credit: @rachel.z.photography

Kate
She was rescued from wildfires, her original home destroyed.
Arrived Home: 9/1/2020
Credit: @rachel.z.photography — Kate
She was rescued from wildfires, her original home destroyed. Arrived Home: 9/1/2020
Credit: @rachel.z.photography

Mila Streets
Approx. Birthdate: 6/1/2020.
She was found stray on the streets of Richmond.
Arrived Home: 10/1/2020 — Mila Streets
Approx. Birthdate: 6/1/2020. She was found stray on the streets of Richmond. Arrived Home: 10/1/2020

Juliette
She was found stray on the streets of Oakland.
Arrived Home: 1/9/2021 — Juliette
She was found stray on the streets of Oakland. Arrived Home: 1/9/2021

Liberace
He was found wandering on Franklin Canyon Road by a volunteer.
Arrived Home: 8/2/21 — Liberace
He was found wandering on Franklin Canyon Road by a volunteer. Arrived Home: 8/2/21

Sunshine
Approx. Birthdate: 2/15/19.
She was used for backyard eggs and living in a closed Tupperware container.
Arrived Home: 8/15/21 — Sunshine
Approx. Birthdate: 2/15/19. She was used for backyard eggs and living in a closed Tupperware container. Arrived Home: 8/15/21

Freddie
Approx. Birthdate: 4/28/21.
We found him in the middle of the night after being dumped near our property and attacked by a racoon. We nursed his wounds and decided he should stay with us.
Arrived Home: 8/28/21 — Freddie
Approx. Birthdate: 4/28/21. We found him in the middle of the night after being dumped near our property and attacked by a racoon. We nursed his wounds and decided he should stay with us. Arrived Home: 8/28/21

Felicity
Approx. Birthdate: 7/12/21.
She was given to someone in a paper bag who said he wanted a chicken dinner. Once he realized she was alive, he brought her to the animal shelter who contacted us.
Arrived Home: 11/12/21 — Felicity
Approx. Birthdate: 7/12/21. She was given to someone in a paper bag who said he wanted a chicken dinner. Once he realized she was alive, he brought her to the animal shelter who contacted us. Arrived Home: 11/12/21

Farrah
Approx. Birthdate: 6/10/21.
She was abandoned on the side of the road in a tote bag. She was rescued by animal control who brought her to us.
Arrived Home: 12/10/21 — Farrah
Approx. Birthdate: 6/10/21. She was abandoned on the side of the road in a tote bag. She was rescued by animal control who brought her to us. Arrived Home: 12/10/21

Betty White
Approx. Birthdate: 10/7/21.
She was dumped at the shelter because her egg raising people "had too many chickens."
Arrived Home: 1/16/22 — Betty White
Approx. Birthdate: 10/7/21. She was dumped at the shelter because her egg raising people "had too many chickens." Arrived Home: 1/16/22

Pirate Bob
Approx. Birthdate: 1/26/23.
She was abandoned as a chick. Jelly's Place rescued her and brought her to us.
Arrived Home: 3/26/23 — Pirate Bob
Approx. Birthdate: 1/26/23. She was abandoned as a chick. Jelly's Place rescued her and brought her to us. Arrived Home: 3/26/23

Val
Approx. Birthdate: 5/11/23.
She was found stray in Hayward and no one claimed her, so the lady who found her brought her to us.
Arrived Home: 7/11/23 — Val
Approx. Birthdate: 5/11/23. She was found stray in Hayward and no one claimed her, so the lady who found her brought her to us. Arrived Home: 7/11/23

Valor
Approx. Birthdate: 12/5/22.
She was found stray on Franklin Canyon Rd and volunteers were able to catch her and bring her to safety.
Arrived Home: 8/5/23 — Valor
Approx. Birthdate: 12/5/22. She was found stray on Franklin Canyon Rd and volunteers were able to catch her and bring her to safety. Arrived Home: 8/5/23

Bay
Approx. Birthdate: 4/20/22.
She was part of a large rescue by Animal Place from a Northern California egg farm. These hens are considered “spent” after two years by the industry’s standards and deemed worthless.
Arrived Home: 4/20/24 — Bay
Approx. Birthdate: 4/20/22. She was part of a large rescue by Animal Place from a Northern California egg farm. These hens are considered “spent” after two years by the industry’s standards and deemed worthless. Arrived Home: 4/20/24

Rocket Hen
Approx. Birthdate: 4/20/22.
She was part of a large rescue by Animal Place from a Northern California egg farm. These hens are considered “spent” after two years by the industry’s standards and deemed worthless.
Arrived Home: 4/20/24 — Rocket Hen
Approx. Birthdate: 4/20/22. She was part of a large rescue by Animal Place from a Northern California egg farm. These hens are considered “spent” after two years by the industry’s standards and deemed worthless. Arrived Home: 4/20/24

Chocolate
Approx. Birthdate: 7/5/14.
Her previous family was being displace and needed to rehome her.
Arrived Home: 7/5/24 — Chocolate
Approx. Birthdate: 7/5/14. Her previous family was being displace and needed to rehome her. Arrived Home: 7/5/24

Rory (RIP) & Lorelai
Approx. Birthdate: 4/16/24.
They were purchased as chicks from a feed store. Their people then decided they wanted to reduce the size of their flock. These sweet girls didn't even have names and were obese. The people said there — Rory (RIP) & Lorelai
Approx. Birthdate: 4/16/24. They were purchased as chicks from a feed store. Their people then decided they wanted to reduce the size of their flock. These sweet girls didn't even have names and were obese. The people said there were no health issues, but both were missing all their feathers on their undersides. Also, Lorelai had lice and bumblefoot on both feet. Arrived Home: 12/28/24

Big Bird
Approx. Birthdate: 3/23/19.
Her person is in college and has an internship and couldn't give her the time she used to.
Arrived Home: 2/1/25 — Big Bird
Approx. Birthdate: 3/23/19. Her person is in college and has an internship and couldn't give her the time she used to. Arrived Home: 2/1/25

Felice
Approx. Birthdate: 3/23/19.
Her person is in college and has an internship and couldn't give her the time she used to.
Arrived Home: 2/1/25 — Felice
Approx. Birthdate: 3/23/19. Her person is in college and has an internship and couldn't give her the time she used to. Arrived Home: 2/1/25

Patty
Approx. Birthdate: 3/23/19.
Her person is in college and has an internship and couldn't give her the time she used to. She likes to jump on our backs and hang out up there!
Arrived Home: 2/1/25 — Patty
Approx. Birthdate: 3/23/19. Her person is in college and has an internship and couldn't give her the time she used to. She likes to jump on our backs and hang out up there! Arrived Home: 2/1/25

Rahea
Approx. Birthdate: 3/23/19.
Her person is in college and has an internship and couldn't give her the time she used to.
Arrived Home: 2/1/25 — Rahea
Approx. Birthdate: 3/23/19. Her person is in college and has an internship and couldn't give her the time she used to. Arrived Home: 2/1/25

Tuffy
Approx. Birthdate: 2/8/12.
She was used for backyard eggs and was the last remaining chicken in the flock. Her people were not tending to her medical needs.
Arrived Home: 2/8/25 — Tuffy
Approx. Birthdate: 2/8/12. She was used for backyard eggs and was the last remaining chicken in the flock. Her people were not tending to her medical needs. Arrived Home: 2/8/25

Natalie, Dylan, Alex (RIP)
Approx. Birthdate: 2/19/19.
The were being used for eggs for six years and didn't have names. Their people didn't want them after they stopped laying eggs and referred to them as "stewing" chickens.
Arrived Home: 2/19/25 — Natalie, Dylan, Alex (RIP)
Approx. Birthdate: 2/19/19. The were being used for eggs for six years and didn't have names. Their people didn't want them after they stopped laying eggs and referred to them as "stewing" chickens. Arrived Home: 2/19/25

Caroline
Approx. Birthdate: 3/6/24.
She was found stray. The rescuer found her a home, but she wasn't happy there because she didn't have enough room to roam.
Arrived Home: 3/6/25 — Caroline
Approx. Birthdate: 3/6/24. She was found stray. The rescuer found her a home, but she wasn't happy there because she didn't have enough room to roam. Arrived Home: 3/6/25

Athena
Approx. Birthdate: 4/5/21.
She was rescued while being attacked by a cat. She still has a bit of a limp, so she lives with our special needs flock.
Arrived Home: 4/15/25 — Athena
Approx. Birthdate: 4/5/21. She was rescued while being attacked by a cat. She still has a bit of a limp, so she lives with our special needs flock. Arrived Home: 4/15/25

Lucky
Approx. Birthdate: 6/7/20.
She was being used for eggs. Another chicken tried to kill her when she was born. She was the last one left in her flock and was lonely after being alone for five months.
Arrived Home: 6/7/25 — Lucky
Approx. Birthdate: 6/7/20. She was being used for eggs. Another chicken tried to kill her when she was born. She was the last one left in her flock and was lonely after being alone for five months. Arrived Home: 6/7/25

Chickens like to hang out with other species. Here is Angela with Violet and Pepe!

The chickens enjoy a lot of room to roam and search for grubs!

Chickens are expert sunbathers! They stretch out their wings to maximize the warmth.

Here is another unlikely pair. Kate is pretty proud of herself after kicking dirt on Yazzy's face!

The chickens like to help sort donated produce to get first pick!

Rowyn found a quiet nesting spot up high in the barn