Funky Chicken

09/02/2025

“Do they hide the cookies up here?”- Lil’ Bay

Look at that adorable little tummy 😍

09/01/2025

Lizzie enjoying a swim ❤️

08/31/2025

GET READY 🎉
Our Art Auction to benefit the animals starts tomorrow at noon!!

The last five weeks have been some of the most challenging of my life. I shattered my femur and spent 20 days in the hospital, battled sepsis, and required three blood transfusions. For a while, it was uncertain if I’d even be able to keep my leg—but thankfully, things are moving in the right direction. The infection is being controlled, and while I still can’t walk, I can stand and am working with PT every day. I also go to the hospital daily for IV antibiotics.

I miss being outside with all the animals so much, but they continue to be my greatest inspiration to heal. ❤️

We are beyond grateful to our amazing local artist, Lisa Rico, who is generously using her talent to put on this art fundraiser. This incredible gift allows me to focus on recovery without worrying about fundraising.

👉 The link in the comments will have all the details. You won’t want to miss it—it’s fun, inspiring, and of course, all donations are tax-deductible!

08/31/2025

Only a few days left!!
Baysil (and his precious ears), would like to remind everyone that our Pampered Chef Fundraiser only has a few days left!!!!
Funky Chicken Rescue will receive 30% of sales. Pampered Chef offers this promotion once a year for non profits.. and the money adds up quickly. Personally, I love Pampered Chef and my kitchen is full of their products. They are truly fantastic and last a lifetime… please take a look at see if there is anything you need as all sales will help the animals ❤️

LINK IN COMMENTS❤️

08/30/2025

Hendrix
We have a total of 8 dogs at the sanctuary ….five guardian dogs to watch over our animals… One dog that strictly watches over the chickens, and two smaller dogs that are amazing nurses.

This is Hendrix, one of my wonderful nurses. He never leaves my side and is very attentive. If I drop something on the ground… mainly food, he will pick it up, and get rid of it, extremely quickly. LOL

We took Hendrix in 11 years ago from the Northern California Rescue Dachshunds of SCDR. He is hardheaded, stubborn and one of the most loyal dogs I have ever had… when my femur shattered and I was laying on the ground, he was with me… and when the paramedics came in the house to get me, he was not about to let them take me… And had to be pulled away.

I am so thankful I have Hendrix, and my other nurse, Honey, .. not pictured. The constant companionship and cuddles, while I am laying in this hospital bed, help me more than any medicine…. I know many of you can understand that, and have had similar experiences. ❤️

08/30/2025

WINGED WELLNESS VET CLINIC

One of our favorite vets from our avian vet clinic has become a Mobile Vet, Winged Wellness Vet Clinic We love Dr Galusha so much… And how she treats our feathered friends.
Little Papito had his second leg surgery and was scheduled for a vet appointment two days after I shattered my femur. Obviously, I was unable to take him in.  Little Papito was overdue to have his hardware taken out… And because I can’t drive or walk, I was so grateful to be able to have Dr Galusha come out and treat him. She removed his external fixator and his pins… and he is doing great. His leg is not perfect, it kicks out to the side, but he is able to get where he wants to go without the use of his wings. Thank you to everybody who donated to little Papito surgeries.

Before my injury, I was treating one of our big Pekin ducks, named Blossom, for really bad bumble foot. I asked Dr Galusha to take a look at Blossom for me while she was here. I was afraid that her condition may have worsened while I was in the hospital. Thankfully, she looked good and was almost completely healed. Dr Galusha treated her foot with Betadine… Wrapped it up and said she could use a little bit longer, but that she was almost completely healed..

If you live in the Bay Area, ca and have feathered friends you need some help with, I highly recommend Dr Galusha…her knowledge, experience, and compassion for birds is truly amazing. ❤️🐓

08/28/2025

My babies are home!!!
A big thank you to all the wonderful people who donated money so that Cloud and Sierra, two of our crossbeaks, could be boarded and fed at our avian clinic. Thank you to the anymous person who called the clinic and put money on our account- I am beyond grateful for all the love and support for these precious babies. My heart is so happy to be reunited with them ❤️🐓

08/27/2025

When Romeo is in a food coma he looks like a sea serpent 🤣❤️❤️

08/27/2025

Hey Friends! 🎉
The Funky Chicken Rescue is again teaming up with Pampered Chef and our consultant, Shelly Lee Tyson for a virtual fundraiser that helps our organization DOUBLE the donation we receive — based on the total sales from our party! A special AUGUST fundraising promotion. 🙌 Once we reach $650+ in sales, we will receive 30% back instead of 15%! YAY!

Shop your kitchen faves or try something new — every purchase, no matter the size makes a difference 💚

💻 Facebook group where Shelly will share posts: facebook.com/groups/211894586744398
🛍️or just click here to shop! www.pamperedchef.com/party/funkychicken
🗓️ Order any time before Friday, August 29th

Any questions, please reach out to Shelly by texting her at 570-405-9373.

Thanks for supporting our animals and helping us make this fundraiser a big success! 🍽️✨ DARCY

Happy August! It's DOUBLE DONATION month at Pampered Chef for all fundraisers and we're partying online to help the Funky Chicken Rescue in Northern CA!!!Every order HELPS! Pampered Chef will be giving a donation based on the total sales of the fundraiser!Be sure to join us on Facebook to see what i...