Meet The Chickens
Below are all of the chickens we have at The Retirement Roost Rescue. We always have chickens available for adoption, and all chickens are available to sponsor. Check out their stories and consider adding one to your flock or sponsoring a chicken. Each chicken adopted out makes room for one more chicken in need.
The Retirement Roost Rescue is a 501(c)(3)nonprofit, tax exempt organization. All donations made to the rescue are 100% tax deductible.
TRAILER
The Queen of the Hen House. Trailer was given to Rose with Truck in April of 2019. Trailer looks just like her daughter, Opal, except Trailer's 'head fluff' is always a mess...just like she is. Trailer does now know how to roost and can be found snuggled up to Truck in the nesting box or sunbathing alone
Trailer has been virtually adopted until March of 2023. Thank you to Kayla M. for your kind donation!
Trailer is a permanent resident of The Retirement Roost Rescue but can be virtually adopted in March of 2023.
OPAL
Opal was an accidental hatch here at the Retirement Roost Rescue. She emerged from her shell in October of 2019. Although she looks just like her mother, we can tell the difference because she knows how to roost and is more photogenic.
Due to the fact we often mix her up with Trailer (on good hair days), she is a permanent resident of The Retirement Roost Rescue but can be virtually adopted.
ZOE
Queen of hoarding eggs. Zoe wants nothing more than to be a mother and can often be found with numerous eggs under her.
She was found roaming a house in Chester, NH, and was added to a nearby flock. She was at the bottom of the pecking order and needed a new flock. She was happily rehomed at The Retirement Roost Rescue in February 2021.
Zoe has been virtually adopted until September of 2023. Thank you to Sadie S. for your kind donation.
Zoe is a permanent resident of The Retirement Roost Rescue but can be virtually adopted in September of 2023.
Chicky
Chicky was surrendered in June 2020 with her brother Zorro. Unfortunately, Zorro was taken by a hawk in late 2021 and now Chicky is the smallest member of the group.
She is mouthy, fast, and great at escaping through the small openings of the back run.
Chicky has been virtually adopted until September of 2023. Thank you to Laura B. for your kind donation.
Chicky is a permanent resident of The Retirement Roost Rescue but can be virtually adopted in September of 2023.
Pom Pom
Pom Pom was another accidental hatch on the farm. Her mother is Reece (who was a beautiful Seabright and was taken by a hawk) and her father is Truck. However, Trailer is the one who hatched her out and took care of her in the absence of her mother.
She is shy and also wants babies all of the time.
Pom Pom has been virtually adopted until March of 2023. Thank you to Amy C. for your kind donation.
Pom Pom is a permanent resident of The Retirement Roost Rescue but can be virtually adopted in March of 2023.
Sunshine
Sunshine was added in March of 2021. She came from a farm in Northfield, MA that runs their farm off egg sales. Once the chickens reach about 2 years in age they start to slow down and they are replaced with younger hens. I have teamed up with the owner of this farm to rehome over 60 hens.
Sunshine got her name after escaping from the back run and sunbathing in the sunshine for over two weeks.
Sunshine has been virtually adopted until March of 2023. Thank you to Missy H. (and family) for your kind donation.
Sunshine is a permanent resident of The Retirement Roost Rescue but can be virtually adopted in March of 2023.
Michelle
Michelle was added to the flock in September of 2021. She was part of an existing flock but was the only survivor after a raccoon attack and a bobcat attack. Her owners decided to no longer have chickens.
Michelle was handled by children her entire lift and is very friendly. She is the first one in line to free-range and will happily eat any snack from your hand.
Michelle has been virtually adopted until January of 2023. Thank you to Savannah G. for your kind donation.
Michelle is a permanent resident of The Retirement Roost Rescue but can be virtually adopted in January of 2023.
Marshmallow
Marshmallow was added in May of 2020. She came from a farm in Northfield, MA that runs their farm off egg sales. Once the chickens reach about 2 years in age they start to slow down and they are replaced with younger hens. I have teamed up with the owner of this farm to rehome over 60 hens.
Marshmallow has recently been treated for a respiratory illness, and is back to her healthy and happy self.
Marshmallow has been virtually adopted until October of 2023. Thank you to Christina S. for your kind donation.
Marshmallow is a permanent resident of The Retirement Roost Rescue but can be virtually adopted in October of 2023.
Thelma
Thelma was added in May of 2020. She came from a farm in Northfield, MA that runs their farm off egg sales. Once the chickens reach about 2 years in age they start to slow down and they are replaced with younger hens. I have teamed up with the owner of this farm to rehome over 60 hens.
Thelma can be adopted through our Adoption Page on our website.
In order to continue to take in unwanted birds we need to make room at the rescue. Please consider adding one of our adoptable chickens to your flock.
Louise
Louise was added in May of 2020. She came from a farm in Northfield, MA that runs their farm off egg sales. Once the chickens reach about 2 years in age they start to slow down and they are replaced with younger hens. I have teamed up with the owner of this farm to rehome over 60 hens.
The only way I can tell Louise from Thelma is by her comb.
Louise can be adopted through our Adoption Page on our website.
In order to continue to take in unwanted birds we need to make room at the rescue. Please consider adding one of our adoptable chickens to your flock.
Potato Chip
Potato Chip was added in February of 2022. She was rescued with 10 more of her flock mates when the run and coop started to collapse due to snow.
Potato Chip was named by my husband.
Potato Chip has been virtually adopted until September of 2023. Thank you to Eloise R. and Oliver R. for your kind donation.
Potato Chip is a permanent resident of The Retirement Roost Rescue but can be virtually adopted in September of 2023.
Madonna
Madonna was added in February of 2022. She was rescued with 10 more of her flock mates when the run and coop started to collapse due to snow.
Madonna always wants babies and recently took two baby chicks as her own after their mother was determined to be an unfit mom.
Madonna has been virtually adopted until September of 2023. Thank you to Travis for your kind donation.
Madonna is a permanent resident of The Retirement Roost Rescue but can be virtually adopted in September of 2023.
Willow
Willow was added to the flock in September of 2022. She came with her flock friend, Red. Willow was not being accepted by her flock and her owners wanted her to be happy somewhere she was accepted.
Willow has been accepted here and is fitting in great! I am in contact with her previous owners often as I know it was a difficult decision to make.
Willow has been virtually adopted until January of 2023. Thank you to Kathy for your kind donation, and for surrendering this sweet hen to The Retirement Roost Rescue.
Willow is a permanent resident of The Retirement Roost Rescue but can be virtually adopted in January of 2023.
Red
Red was added to the flock in September of 2022. She came with her flock friend, Willow. They were both buddies and their previous owners felt as though they would do better if they stayed together.
Red is a heavy breather, so when I do my nightly chicken count I know exactly where she is sleeping even if it is pitch black.
Red has been virtually adopted until January of 2023. Thank you to Kathy for your kind donation, and for surrendering this sweet hen to The Retirement Roost Rescue.
Red is a permanent resident of The Retirement Roost Rescue but can be virtually adopted in January of 2023.
Hen-rietta
Hen-rietta was added in February of 2022. She was rescued with 10 more of her flock mates when the run and coop started to collapse due to snow.
Hen-rietta has been virtually adopted until April of 2024. Thank you to Sarah K. for your kind donation.
Hen-rietta is a permanent resident of The Retirement Roost Rescue but can be virtually adopted in April of 2024.
Cauliflower
Cauliflower was added in February of 2022. She was rescued with 10 more of her flock mates when the run and coop started to collapse due to snow.
Cauliflower can be adopted through our Adoption Page on our website.
Cauliflower has been virtually adopted until October of 2023. Thank you to Matt W. for your kind donation.
Cauliflower is a permanent resident of The Retirement Roost Rescue but can be virtually adopted in October of 2023.
Bell Pepper
Bell Pepper was added in February of 2022. She was rescued with 10 more of her flock mates when the run and coop started to collapse due to snow.
Bell Pepper can be adopted through our Adoption Page on our website.
In order to continue to take in unwanted birds we need to make room at the rescue. Please consider adding one of our adoptable chickens to your flock.
She has a green band.
Amie
Amie was added in February of 2022. She was rescued with 10 more of her flock mates when the run and coop started to collapse due to snow.
Amie can be adopted through our Adoption Page on our website.
In order to continue to take in unwanted birds we need to make room at the rescue. Please consider adding one of our adoptable chickens to your flock.
She has a yellow band.
Mary Jane
Mary Jane was added in February of 2022. She was rescued with 10 more of her flock mates when the run and coop started to collapse due to snow.
Mary Jane can be adopted through our Adoption Page on our website.
In order to continue to take in unwanted birds we need to make room at the rescue. Please consider adding one of our adoptable chickens to your flock.
She has a white band.
Finster
Finster was added in May of 2020. She came from a farm in Northfield, MA that runs their farm off egg sales. Once the chickens reach about 2 years in age they start to slow down and they are replaced with younger hens. I have teamed up with the owner of this farm to rehome over 60 hens.
Finster can be adopted through our Adoption Page on our website.
In order to continue to take in unwanted birds we need to make room at the rescue. Please consider adding one of our adoptable chickens to your flock.
Kristoff
Kristoff, formally known as Elsa, was hatched in a Vermont pre-k classroom. He and Hans were taken in by friends and they attempted to put them under a broody hen.
The broody hen did not accept them, so they were brought here and Madonna happily raised them as her own.
He is very shy and friendly. He was hatched in June of 2022.
In order to continue to take in unwanted birds we need to make room at the rescue. Please consider adding one of our adoptable chickens to your flock.
Hans
Hans, formally known as Anna, was hatched in a Vermont pre-k classroom. He and another Kristoff were taken in by friends and they attempted to put them under a broody hen.
The broody hen did not accept them, so they were brought here and Madonna happily raised them as her own.
He is very shy and friendly. He was hatched in June of 2022.
In order to continue to take in unwanted birds we need to make room at the rescue. Please consider adding one of our adoptable chickens to your flock.
Nelly
Nelly was added in February of 2022. She was rescued with 10 more of her flock mates when the run and coop started to collapse due to snow.
Nelly can be adopted through our Adoption Page on our website.
In order to continue to take in unwanted birds we need to make room at the rescue. Please consider adding one of our adoptable chickens to your flock.
She has a purple band.
Lana
Lana was added in September of 2022. She and Loni were being picked on by their flock.
Lana has been virtually adopted until June of 2023. Thank you to Cassie, Corey, and Carleigh for your kind donation.
Her band has not been added yet.
Loni
Loni was added in September of 2022. She and Lana were being picked on by their flock.
Loni will be available for adoption once she heals from injuries. Until then, please consider sponsoring.
Her band has not been added yet.
Junior
Junior was added in September of 2022 and is one of the first THREE to join our first Bachelor Pad. He and Squirt were surrendered because their current flock/coop did not have room for them. Their family was amazing and they check in often.
Junior is the KING of the Bachelor Pad, and also the KING of escaping. He enjoys following our dog, Luna, and trying to blend in since they are the same color.
Junior is a permanent resident.
Squirt
Squirt was added in September of 2022 and is one of the first THREE to join our first Bachelor Pad. He and Junior were surrendered because their current flock/coop did not have room for them. Their family was amazing and they check in often.
Squirt loves singing every morning, and also every time after I visit them in their coop. He is also so beautiful.
Squirt is a permanent resident.
Fuzzy Feet
Fuzzy Feet was added in September of 2022 and is one of the first THREE to join our first Bachelor Pad. He traveled a whopping .15 miles to join the crew. :) My sweet neighbor had a hard time getting her roosters to be friends, so one had to go.
Fuzzy Feet is very handsome, and very loved by my toddler because of his name. We are still waiting for him to find his voice, and also grow back his tail.
Fuzzy Feet is a permanent resident.
Bertucci & Ernesto
Bertucci & Ernesto (Bert & Ernie) were added in October of 2022. They are quite handsome and a great duo, but they are usually called 'naughty boys' instead of Bert and Ernie.
They were surrendered due to their aggression. We have been working daily on human trust.
Bert and Ernie are part of the Bachelor Pad, but are still in quarantine huts until their aggression is under control.
Punky BRooster
Punkey BRooster, named by a friend of mine - Matt W. - was surrendered with his two ladies in October of 2022.
Punky has a flock of his own which includes: his two girlfriends, Willow, Red, Lana, and Loni.
He is very handsome and a great protector! However, he does like to escape and explore often. We don't mind, because he will easily let you pick him up and bring him back to his ladies.
Punky's Girlfriends - Ethel & Lucy
These two hens were surrendered with Punky BRooster in October of 2022.
They are very sweet, friendly, and outgoing. They live with their main squeeze and a few more ladies in the Misfit Coop.
Feel free to sponsor one or both! They're quite the duo.
Toast
Toast was added to the flock with 12 other hens in November of 2022. She was part of a larger flock owned by a friend, but they were in need to downsize.
More information and a photo will be added later. She is currently being assessed for health and personality :)
Lemon
Lemon was added to the flock with 12 other hens in November of 2022. She was part of a larger flock owned by a friend, but they were in need to downsize.
More information and a photo will be added later. She is currently being assessed for health and personality :)
Jett
Jett was added to the flock with 12 other hens in November of 2022. She was part of a larger flock owned by a friend, but they were in need to downsize.
More information and a photo will be added later. She is currently being assessed for health and personality :)
Fluffy
Fluffy was added to the flock with 12 other hens in November of 2022. She was part of a larger flock owned by a friend, but they were in need to downsize.
More information and a photo will be added later. She is currently being assessed for health and personality :)
Itsy
Itsy was added to the flock with 12 other hens in November of 2022. She was part of a larger flock owned by a friend, but they were in need to downsize.
More information and a photo will be added later. She is currently being assessed for health and personality :)
Bitsy
Bitsy was added to the flock with 12 other hens in November of 2022. She was part of a larger flock owned by a friend, but they were in need to downsize.
More information and a photo will be added later. She is currently being assessed for health and personality :)
Teeny
Teeny was added to the flock with 12 other hens in November of 2022. She was part of a larger flock owned by a friend, but they were in need to downsize.
More information and a photo will be added later. She is currently being assessed for health and personality :)
Weeny
Weeny was added to the flock with 12 other hens in November of 2022. She was part of a larger flock owned by a friend, but they were in need to downsize.
More information and a photo will be added later. She is currently being assessed for health and personality :)
Franny
Franny was added to the flock with 12 other hens in November of 2022. She was part of a larger flock owned by a friend, but they were in need to downsize.
More information and a photo will be added later. She is currently being assessed for health and personality :)
No Name 1
This hen is still in need of a name and was added to the flock with 12 other hens in November of 2022. She was part of a larger flock owned by a friend, but they were in need to downsize.
More information and a photo will be added later. She is currently being assessed for health and personality :)
No Name 2
This hen is still in need of a name and was added to the flock with 12 other hens in November of 2022. She was part of a larger flock owned by a friend, but they were in need to downsize.
More information and a photo will be added later. She is currently being assessed for health and personality :)
No Name 3
This hen is still in need of a name and was added to the flock with 12 other hens in November of 2022. She was part of a larger flock owned by a friend, but they were in need to downsize.
More information and a photo will be added later. She is currently being assessed for health and personality :)
DD
Oh, DD. She has quite the story. I saw on a local Facebook page that there was a hen living outside someone's house. I decided to attempt to catch her, which failed me three times. Finally, I was able to get her home because some sweet lady was able to catch her and was holding her when I went back for a fourth time.
It turns out DD was my friend's chicken, who lives nearby, but she was a wanderer. She wound up roosting at a neighbors house, then eventually continued her adventure.
Thankfully there were some amazing people who lived in the area who fed her and made the posts about her.
She is so happy now, and so sweet and has been here since November of 2022.
Harry
Harry is a sweet boy who was surrendered with his two brothers in December of 2022. One brother stayed with him, and the other went to a local farm to have a flock of his own.
Harry joined the boys in the bachelor flock and is so sweet.
Hagrid
Hagrid joined the rescue with Harry and his other brother. His brother went to live on a farm with a flock of his own, but Hagrid and Harry live with the boys in the bachelor flock.
Although handsome, he is not the best at roosting and often needs help finding use of his wings to get on the roosting bar.
Pinky Pie
The SWEETEST hen we have here! I feel this little gal would rather hang with humans all day than be bothered by chickens.
You can catch Pinky Pie at my doorstep trying to come in, trying to escape when I open the door, or nuzzled into me.
Honestly, her owners handled her so much and I am so blessed she joined us in December of 2022.
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