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Hi, I’m Tracey

Sponsor Me

Tracey the Rooster at Barn Sanctuary

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  • Neck massages
  • Human friends
  • Frances

 

In June 2017, Tracey escaped a slaughterhouse in downtown Detroit when he was only 5 weeks old. Known as a “broiler chicken”, Tracey was selectively bred to gain weight rapidly in order to be slaughtered between 5 and 7 weeks old for a quick profit.

Oftentimes, broiler chickens like Tracey are crammed into dark, windowless sheds with tens of thousands of other chickens with little room to perform behaviors that come naturally to them. Thanks to Tracey’s determination, he escaped, eventually ending up at Barn Sanctuary.

At two years old, chickens like Tracey are considered geriatric because they’re bred specifically to eat constantly and at a rapid rate and often collapse under their own weight from growing too quickly that their leg muscles cannot keep up.

To ensure Tracey stays happy and healthy, we monitor his food intake and provide medications, herbal supplements, and specialized care to address inflammation and pain from his genetics.

Now 5-years-old, Tracey is still enjoying life at Barn Sanctuary and is the September Animal of the Month! He loves neck scratches, his human friends, and Frances, his Barn Buddy.

Introduce me to your friends!

Tracey's Story

September 15, 2021

Enjoying his new straw cave in the coop yard <3

Tracey the Rooster at Barn Sanctuary

Tracey in his straw cave

2019

Meets his new best friend, Frances!

June 29, 2018

Tracey visits the vet

December 27, 2017

Moves into Barns first Chicken Coop!

July 2017

Rescued by Barn Sanctuary

Sponsor Tracey

Your donation will go towards Tracey 's medical expenses, including food, heat and shelter, and more. Donations are tax-deductible.

Make a single donation to support Barn Sanctuary

If you’d prefer to pay by check, please pay the year in advance (12 times the designated monthly amount) and specify which animal you are sponsoring. Also include instructions on how you would like the sponsor certificate and photo sent to you, via email (please include your email address) or via mail (we will use the address on your check). Please send checks to:

Barn Sanctuary
c/o Animal Sponsorships
20179 McKernan Rd.
Chelsea, MI 48118

Barn Sanctuary

We rescue and rehabilitate abused and neglected farmed animals by creating a safe haven where these individuals can recover and thrive.

We envision a world in which farmed animals are seen as individuals and treated with empathy and compassion. 

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Barn Sanctuary
20179 McKernan Dr.
Chelsea, MI 48118

734-270-6845

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