Chickens

I'm Twila

Twila was rescued from a flock of chickens that were attacking her to leave for dead.  She had two broken feet, no tail feathers and a large hole in her side.  She was given emergency medical treatment and physical therapy to get her healthy again. Although she still does not have full use of one of her talons, she is very mobile.  She was a house chicken for about a year until we felt confident she could play safely outside during the day and sleep in a coop in the barn at night.  She is highly intelligent and is extremely independent compared to all our other chickens.  Finding her the right friends was a struggle, but she is now happily partnered up with Chadwick a rooster that was rehomed to ABAR in the spring of 2021.

Luna

At ABAR, we usually collect our chickens’ eggs to prevent hatching — but this time, we made a special exception. Twila, one of our sweet hens who’s had a rough past, finally got the chance to experience motherhood. Out of all the eggs she laid, only one hatched and it happened on Mother’s Day! We named the little chick Luna, and it truly was the best decision we could’ve made. Since that day, Twila and Luna have been inseparable. They spend every moment together, doing all of the things chickens do side by side. Luna is definitely a mama’s girl, and their bond is a beautiful reminder of love, resilience, and second chances. 

We are Stormy & Snowball

Stormy and Snowball live with eight of our hens.   Although the boys use their cock-a-doodle-doo to remind everyone of their manhood, the ladies seem to rule the roost in this pen, even bossing around Lewis the pig! As hand raised silkies, Stormy and Snowball love to be held and cuddled.  They will allow even the tiniest of humans to cradle them to sleep.  Our egg laying ladies in this pen are 4 Rhode Island Red and 4 Silver Laced Wyandottes.  They always have a lot to say and keep the conversation going strong with whoever is willing to listen.

I'm Nugget

Nugget was a rescue hen that lived with RooPaul, Gracie, and Gladys.  She came to us when a teenage girl realized the tiny chick was about to be fed to a snake.  She begged her dad not to let it happen, and he honored her wishes. They drove two hours to bring the little chick to safety at ABAR.  From the beginning, Nugget didn’t behave like other chicks we had raised.  She was always hungry and didn’t move around much.  She was growing at such a rate that her feathers couldn’t keep up and often looked like she had been partially plucked.  As she got older, we realized she was a meat chicken as her body was ill-proportioned with her breast. Being so large, she couldn’t walk or stand correctly.  We tried to make her life as comfortable as possible. Nuggets passed away at eight months old, which is considered to be a long life for chickens intended for consumption. 

We are Iridessa, Fawn, Godzilla, Roseta, Tinkerbell, & Silvermist

Thanks to one of our incredible volunteers, six brave little chickens have found their way to a fresh start and a forever home at ABAR. From the moment they arrived, these feathered adventurers began exploring every corner of their new surroundings, pecking, scratching, and strutting about like they’ve always belonged here. What started with a bit of shyness quickly blossomed into confidence and curiosity. Now, they’re full-fledged members of the flock, bringing extra clucks, charm, and laughter to the farm. Whether they’re chasing bugs, discovering new hiding spots, or basking in the sunshine, these happy hens remind us that every chicken deserves a little love and a lot of adventure.