Funky Chicken

05/07/2025

Please join me in congratulating Ranch Dad on his retirement! 🎉🎉🎉

I don’t usually share much about our personal lives here — this page is all about the animals — but today marks a huge milestone for our family and I couldn’t be prouder.

Ranch Dad is officially retiring from a long and dedicated career in law enforcement after nearly 29 years of service. In fact, law enforcement is how we met — at my dispatcher’s birthday party.

Over the years, he wore many hats in the police department, but his longest and most meaningful role was in homicide and robbery, where he worked tirelessly to bring justice and closure to families facing unimaginable loss. He devoted his life to serving and protecting his community, and his compassion and commitment never wavered.

I am beyond proud of the difference he has made in so many lives. And selfishly… I’m also really excited for this next chapter. No more being called out, no more missed dinners, no more weekends away. I can’t wait to have him home more — I’m pretty fond of the guy.😍

Here’s to a well-deserved retirement and all the memories still to come.

05/07/2025

Things have been harder around here since Friday. 😫

On Friday I broke my right leg. I am not sure how I didn’t it, I have RA and my bones aren’t the strongest due to medications. I got a cast yesterday and I am scheduled for an MRI on Monday. This is a big week for our family (will post more about that tomorrow), and although there isn’t a great time to be down, this is a really bad time.

My volunteers have been amazing and have jumped in to help out with the animals. I am unable to stand on my leg so I am so so grateful for their help. It’s hard to be sidelined, but impossible when you have 200+ babies relying on you. And of course, J, my daughter, has been my life saver. ❤️❤️

I apologize if I take longer to get back to you if you send me an email or message. I will bounce back quickly as I need to for the babies. ❤️

05/06/2025

Mama Bay wanted to participate in her firdr “Tongue out Tuesday.” I think she nailed it!

*Bay is doing well. I feel that her right leg is improving slightly, and her left leg is not. I am very hopeful that with time, physical therapy, and love, Bay will be able to get that right leg under her. 🙏❤️

05/05/2025

Happy Cinco De Mayo! - Zara

05/05/2025

Cadbury took a closer look at the handsome Roo, with mash in his hair, on the phone screen 😍

05/05/2025

Red, White and Blue

This is Red… a precious white leghorn. She came to us just under a year ago with her two sisters, White and Blue. White and Blue had reproductive issues when they came…they had ascites (water belly). Unfortunately over the last several months we have had to say goodbye to both White and Blue. Thankfully Red has no signs of water belly and has made many new friends.

Leghorn chickens are exploited for their eggs. They average almost an egg a day for the first two years of life (300 eggs). Leghorns live 4-6 years as compared to the average hen who lives 5-10 years. This lower life expectancy is due to their high egg production, which can take a toll on their bodies and reproductive system.

Red, White and Blue came from a loving home where they were considered pets. Most of the leghorns we take in are from egg farms that use them for 2-3 years until egg production goes down. Thankfully some farms let them go to rescue. The food you choose has consequences for the animals

05/04/2025

Little selfie with with Baylee ❤️

05/03/2025

NAKED SHEEP!!!
Well, we have naked sheep again and I know they feel so good to be sheared!!!

They each got sheared, hoof trims, vaccinations, and deworming. This is a big day for us as it’s a lot of work to get all the sheep where they need to be for shearing and the vet. Thankfully it is just once a year, and it is done for this year. 🎉 Our vet, Dr Michael also gave the Bay-bees their first vaccinations. Their next vaccinations are in 3 more weeks. ❤️

Today was $2,900. It costs a lot of money to make sure that the animals at our sanctuary get the care they need and deserve. ❤️🙏

Thank you to those who donated. If you are able to donate $5 or $10 we would appreciate it as it truly does all add up. Thank you

***** we have 39 sheep******

05/02/2025

05/02/2025

Sheep Shearing Day!!!!
Do you know how many sheep we have? Take a guess! 😊
Hint: more than are in this pic (will give the answer later)

We have our wonderful sheep shearer out here today… he shears and trims the hooves.
Our amazing vet is here too and she vaccinates and deworms everyone.

Today is a big day for us… it is a lot of work, but soon all the sheep will be good for the year. We will spend around $1,700 today on these babies. If you are in a position to donate even five or $10, we would greatly appreciate it as it all adds up. Thank you!! ❤️

Donate here:
PayPal https://www.paypal.me/funkychickenrescue?locale.x=en_US

Venmo https://venmo.com/u/FunkyChicken

04/30/2025

UPDATE: Both Lil’ Bay and Mama Bay are sponsored! ❤️🙏

Sponsorship Opportunity
Lil’ Bay is named after her Mama because she looks just like her. She is very sweet and mischievous… always playing and doing her own stunts. Lil’ Bay is fun to watch and likes to snuggle.
Lil’ Bay and her Mama, Bay, are still available for sponsorship. If you would like to sponsor either of them for $30 a month, please message the page. Monthly donations go towards, feed, bedding, and misc items… and are tax deductible ❤️ 🐐 🐐

04/30/2025

CADBURY UPDATE:

Look at this handsome Roo!!!!! Can you believe that it has been almost a year since he came to the sanctuary??
Cadbury came to the sanctuary after being badly burned in a barn fire. With a lot of supportive care, an amazing vet, and a lot of love, Cadbury was able to heal.
Cadbury is a love bug who lives in the house. He can only see out of one eye and is a little off balance from losing a few toes. He enjoys being outside as long as I am there with him. He is definitely a Mama’s boy and I am not mad about that! lol
*thank you to everyone who donated to Cadbury’s care. ❤️🐓