Tracey was our first chicken rescue back in 2017, he was recused at only five weeks old. He escaped from a slaughter at the Eastern Market in downtown Detroit. He was rescued by Mulberry Hill Farm & Garden who cared for him before contacting us to take over his rehab and care.
Tracey might think of himself as a mighty and ferocious rooster, but he’s a giant softy. He loves sitting on people’s laps, and having his neck feathers stroked and comb massaged.
Tracey is what is known in the industry as a ‘broiler chicken’—a bird that is selectively bred to gain weight rapidly in order to be slaughtered at a young age for a quick profit. At just two years old, Tracey is already considered geriatric (normal chicken life expectance is 5-10 years). To ensure that Tracey stays healthy and happy, we monitor his food intake and provide medications and herbal supplements that address inflammation and pain. We have the privilege of making sure he can live a long, healthy and happy life at Barn Sanctuary.
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