Mother Clucker's Microsanctuary

Mother Clucker's Microsanctuary We are a vegan sanctuary who believes that animals are here with us, not for us.

Three of my hearts lined up in a row.From left to right:DeeDee, Lucy, Myles ❤️❤️❤️
06/23/2026

Three of my hearts lined up in a row.

From left to right:

DeeDee, Lucy, Myles ❤️❤️❤️

As it was time to tuck everyone into bed tonight, the coops were way too hot. They were around 90°F.Everyone is sleeping...
06/23/2026

As it was time to tuck everyone into bed tonight, the coops were way too hot. They were around 90°F.

Everyone is sleeping in the barn tonight with the AC.

It was hot and humid today, with a real feel of 100°F.

Right as we got everyone tucked into bed in the barn, we got a rain storm.

It's so nice to get rain.

It's supposed to be cooler tomorrow.

I sure hope the weather people are right.

This heat is too much.

Today was my first day back to sanctuary work without Mike.

My training last week paid off.

I did pretty good today.

I'm experiencing some pain and exhaustion, but I've survived.

Thankfully Mike helped me get everyone tucked in tonight and he did clean up for me.

I'm so grateful for him and his support.

We all sure did miss him today, but I'm proud of myself for being able to take care of everyone today.

It was nice to feel a little normalcy.

I just want life to be normal again.

This morning I did the morning routine on my own. Jackson seemed extra, extra excited about that.He was going nuts in hi...
06/21/2026

This morning I did the morning routine on my own.

Jackson seemed extra, extra excited about that.

He was going nuts in his run.

He was pacing and scratching at the door.

"Let's celebrate human!"

Even though the morning routine wore me out, Jackson and I took a nice early morning walk before the sun takes over the yard.

He really enjoyed that. ❤️

He did a lot of "whoop whoop" talk.

Wear the fancy pants. Get your beak dirty. Play in the dirt and get that dirt under your toenails. Enjoy a dust bath. Ea...
06/20/2026

Wear the fancy pants. Get your beak dirty. Play in the dirt and get that dirt under your toenails. Enjoy a dust bath. Eat the treats. Love your family and friends hard. Perch on your favorite log and have yourself a wonderful weekend!

Good morning!

Love,

Mr. Myles

I thought I'd do a quick update as things are changing here.Mike has to go back to work this Monday.This week I've been ...
06/19/2026

I thought I'd do a quick update as things are changing here.

Mike has to go back to work this Monday.

This week I've been training and trying my best to prepare for being alone, not only with getting everyone up and cared for for the day, but with not having the security of knowing Mike is here.

It's a scary transition.

I've been doing good though with getting everyone up and situated in the morning. It's just something that really wipes me out and I need to rest or nap for a little bit afterwards.

This recovery has been one of the hardest things I've faced in life. There are many aspects to it. Physically, emotionally and mentally.

For a week and a half I started falling into a dark hole. I knew depression had wrapped itself around my ankles and was pulling me down into its dark hole of hopelessness.

I've been fighting it as hard as I can. I feel I'm giving it all I have to not let it hold its grip on me. It's a constant fight and it's not easy.

I see my cardiologist this Tuesday.

On June 29th I start my cardiac rehabilitation at Duke!

It's a long program (3 months/36 sessions). As I was being sighed up for orientation we went over my goals. I just want my physical strength back, my heart to be strong and work as she should and for my brain fog to go away.

Besides the physical pain, and the mental and emotional challenges, the brain fog is absolutely horrific. I asked the cardiac rehab nurse about it and she said it was a common complaint of heart surgery patients and it can take weeks for it to go away.

This has been one of the most challenging times of my life and I am so ready for it to be behind me.

I'm honestly doing the best I can to make that happen.

Everyone has been happy to have me back in their morning routines.

Including Mason.

He hasn't pecked me once and looks at me like "you're going to be ok now right?" It wouldn't surprise me if he knew something was wrong with my heart and if he knew how serious it was.

Non human animals are in tune like that.

Mike has been my absolute rock through all of this.

He did not leave my side in the hospital and he has not only taken care of me since we got home, but he has also taken care of the animals.

He's listened to me as I've cried and as I've complained and as I've cried some more.

He has not complained once about it or has gotten upset with me.

I know all of this has not been easy for him either, but he's handled it better than most people would.

Monday will be a big change.

I will be doing my best to get life back to normal around here as quickly as I can.

I so look forward to the day when this ordeal is behind us.

It's felt like a nightmare and I just want it far behind us and for life to be normal again.

EDITING TO ADD: my best friend Donna lives right across the street from us. We have radios that we both wear, ever since my diagnosis and when Mike wasn't home. We still wear the radios to communicate because they are easier than cell phones. If I need anything all I need to do is hit the button and Donna will be here in a matter of seconds. When she's not home, her husband Ira wears the radio and if I need anything he'll also be here in seconds. I'm very grateful for our system and that we live so close to each other and watch over each other.

Earlier, before Jackson and I went for a walk and got hit by the rain, I was in The Luka's run.I had Luka in my lap. Ste...
06/18/2026

Earlier, before Jackson and I went for a walk and got hit by the rain, I was in The Luka's run.

I had Luka in my lap. Stella and Taela were standing beside us. I was putting his eye lubricant in his eye.

Out of nowhere there was a loud clap of thunder.

It scared Stella and Taela. They ran as fast as they could and took cover under their deck.

I stepped out to pick a few blueberries for them.

Taela came out from under their deck, but not Stella.

The thunder really scared her so she stayed safely in place.

Whenever I see any of the chickens finding themselves afraid of someone or something (birds flying overhead, deer in the yard, the sound of thunder), I think of all of the chickens trapped in the animal agriculture system. That of course also includes transport trucks and slaughterhouses. Local "humane" farms are included, along with byc keepers who joke about "freezer camp".

It kills me inside.

It honestly destroys me when I think about the fear these birds go through.

Chickens are no different from the dogs and cats we love, the wildlife we cheer on when they receive the help they need and they are no different from us.

We are all sentient beings.

We are all the same in all the ways that truly matter.

Don't let anyone make you believe differently.

My dream is that animal agriculture will end and the world will become a sanctuary to farmed animals.

I wish that my dream will come true in my lifetime.

I wish more than anything that beings like Stella never had to tremble in fear from the hands of humans.

I was walking with Jackson and I couldn't believe it! It started raining! Rain!Rain is a big deal because we have been i...
06/18/2026

I was walking with Jackson and I couldn't believe it!

It started raining! Rain!

Rain is a big deal because we have been in an exceptional drought ( referred to as a D-4 drought).

It's the highest and most severe drought level.

The ground is so dry.

You can see how we don't have much of a yard this year because most of the grass is dead.

It's been challenging and frightening to be this dry and to see water levels down.

My excitement is short lived because by the time I'm posting this, the rain has stopped.

It didn't last long enough to do anything.

I hope the birds and other wildlife felt some relief in feeling the rain drops though.

Even if they only lasted for a few minutes.

Do you know what time of year it finally is?That's right!It's the "my human's marigolds are not safe from the Jack Jack ...
06/17/2026

Do you know what time of year it finally is?

That's right!

It's the "my human's marigolds are not safe from the Jack Jack flower eater!"

It's my favorite time of year.

~ Jackson

Me: may I interest you in a bouquet of fresh parsley Jack Jack?Jackson: you sure do know how to steal my heart human!Jac...
06/16/2026

Me: may I interest you in a bouquet of fresh parsley Jack Jack?

Jackson: you sure do know how to steal my heart human!

Jackson loves his fresh parsley from the garden.

Hot days call for nice cold watermelon treats.I love how Stella enjoyed her very own piece. ❤️
06/15/2026

Hot days call for nice cold watermelon treats.

I love how Stella enjoyed her very own piece. ❤️

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