On Friday night, we welcomed 4 new rooster residents to the sanctuary. Thank you to Tina for rescuing them, and thank you to everyone who helped collect crates for their intake. The community came together on this one! 🥰

These 4 are young guys, so instead of The Misters, we’re calling them “The Boys.” 

Sadly, the story of The Boys is similar to The Misters as they were all dumped in the woods along with many of their feathered friends. 
I’ll tell you more about each of The Boys as we get to know them better, but first, I would be doing them, and all the roosters who are being dumped at an alarming rate, a disservice if I didn’t spill the tea (the sanctuary tea!) on this hugely problematic animal welfare issue! 

I’m going to be completely blunt: 

Rescue groups and sanctuaries can’t keep up with this nonsense! Whether you’re hatching eggs or buying chicks, you’re signing up to care for chickens (and yup, some of them are going to be boys!). Dumping them in the woods is illegal, cruel, and causes completely avoidable suffering!

Yes, I know there’s a lot of stigma around roosters and the misconception that they are aggressive, nasty birds. We’ll tackle that in future posts, as there’s a lot to unpack. But for now, I’ll say that The Boys are safe and sound at the sanctuary. 

They’ve been health-checked and treated for parasites. They have a home here for life and we’ll be advocating for them; they didn’t deserve to be abandoned with no regard for their well-being, which surely would have ended in a horrible death if they hadn’t been rescued.

Ebenezer

finding sanctuary

written january 28 by co-founder Jamie sabot (originally posted here)

LIFE IN sanctuary

Ebenezer is a gentle soul who thrives in the peace and rhythm of sanctuary life.

Ebenezer lives with the other three rooster members of our group called “The Boys.” He’s often found perched in his favourite spots, quietly observing the world or nestled close to his friends. A loyal companion, he rarely strays far from those he trusts. Ebenezer strikes a lovely balance between curiosity and caution; interested in the goings-on around him, but never reckless.

Whether he’s excitedly exploring an enriching new branch or settling in for a nap,

Ebenezer brings a calm, steady presence to the group. He’s the kind of friend who makes everything feel just a little more grounded.