Adoptable Chickens

Welcome to Animal Place’s Adoptable Chicken Page

The 1,000 hens rescued from Iowa have found placement. We encourage you to fill out an adoption application and we will contact you the next time we rescue hens.

Adoption times are by appointment only. Please do not show up without an appointment.

Our facilities are located in Grass Valley (Sierra Foothills) and Petaluma, both in California. For the most part, adopters are expected to pick up hens at one of these locations. When possible, we set up adoption events in northern California and rarely in southern California.

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Upcoming Adoption Events (by appointment only)

• There are no upcoming adoption events scheduled.

To start the adoption process, please fill out the adoption form below. Animals are placed into companion homes only.

Adoption Fees:
Fees are nominal and cover a small portion of each rescue. We currently do not adopt out more than 15 chickens to one person. Chickens must be maintained in a flock and not kept in social isolation.
1-4 chickens: $10 each
5-9 chickens: $7 each
10-15 chickens: $5 each

Current Bird Population: – 0, all chickens have been adopted. 
2020 Rescues: 1,310
2017 Rescues: 3,039
2016 Rescues: 3,768
2015 Rescues : 3,992
2014 Rescues : 3,910
2013 Rescues: 4,010
2012 Rescues: 4,483
2011 Rescues: 2,535
2010 Rescues: 390 (Rescue Ranch was started in August of 2010)

To start the adoption process, fill out the form below.

If you have problems filling out the form, please email us.

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Please list all species (Domestic, companion) on your property?:*

How many hens are you interested in adopting?:*

How old is your oldest hen or rooster?*

I do not have chickens1-34-67 or older

How did you hear about Animal Place's Rescue Ranch Program?: *

Will you email a coop photograph to adoption coordinator Kelcie Leach at kelcie@animalplace.org?:*

YesNo

What are your plans for the eggs?:*

Eat them (family/companion animals)

Give them away

Sell them

Feed them back to birds

Other

Do you currently have chickens?:*

YesNo

If yes, how many hens? Roosters (if any)?:*

What are the dimensions of your coop (e.g. 8' X 6')?:*

Describe your predator protection:*

Fencing height and type:*

Size of outdoor enclosure:*

These chickens may live another 4-10 years. Their egg production may decline in 1-3 years. Are you prepared to keep these hens the remainder of their lives?: *

YesNo

Do you own, rent, or lease?:*

If you rent, please provide your landlords contact information:

Are you zoned for poultry?:*

Yes - Hens and RoostersYes - Hens OnlyNoI Don't Know

Do you have an avian veterinarian? If yes, provide name and phone number: *

May an adoption specialist visit to look at the poultry enclosure?:*

What is the best time to reach you by phone?:*

Please share your interest and reasons for wishing to adopt chickens from Animal Place:*

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