Rehoming Chickens
We are at Capacity, but Here to Help
We are currently at capacity and unable to take in additional roosters or hens at this time. That said, we’re always happy to be a resource and help guide you toward safe, responsible options.
A Quick Note Before Rehoming
Chickens form routines, bonds, and a strong sense of place. Rehoming - especially for roosters - can be very stressful and often happens multiple times before they find a permanent home.
NEVER abandon or “drop off” chickens.
This almost always leads to injury, predation, or slow suffering.
If you’re considering surrender, please take a moment to review the other resources on this page first. There may be options that allow your bird to stay where they are.
Hens Who Are Bullies or Being Bullied
If rehoming is truly the best option, the rescues listed below may be able to help. Please contact them directly, as space is limited and constantly changing.
If you are transporting chickens across state lines, be aware that some states require health certificates or have specific regulations. It’s your responsibility to check local requirements to ensure the safety of your birds and existing flocks.
If you notice any updates, closures, or know of a rescue that should be added, please let me know so this list can stay accurate and helpful.
VERMONT
Vine Sanctuary – VT
Off the Plate Sanctuary – VT
Kinder Way Berry Farm and Sanctuary – Pawlet, VT
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Tomten Farm and Sanctuary – NH
Amazing Grace Animal Sanctuary - Sullivan, NH
Live and Let Live Farm – Chichester, NH
MASSACHUSETTS
MSPCA at Nevins Farm, MA
Morning's Song Rooster Rescue Peru, MA
Royal Hen and Roo Rescue - Hadley/Amherst, MA
Unity Farm Sanctuary, Sherborn, MA
Pine Hollow Farm Sanctuary, Wales, MA
Roo'd acres - Middleboro, MA
Black Thistle Farm Chicken Rescue – MA
Unity Farm Sanctuary - MA
Winslow Farm Animal Sanctuary - MA
Treasure Hunt Farm Foundation - MA
CONNETICUT
Animal Nation - Norwalk, CT
Abbotts Hill Farm, Newtown, CT
Freedom Farm Sanctuary, Middlebury, CT
Graylands Animal Sanctuary, Windham, CT
Ray of Light Farm, East Haddam, CT
The Riley Farm Rescue, Canterbury, CT
SBF Animal Rescue - Harwinton, CT
Bellie Acres Farm, Newtown, CT
Marra's Menagerie - Jewett City, CT
Katherine Glista - Stonington, CT
Kelly Greene Farm, Woodstock, CT
Roaring Acres Alpacas - Suffield, CT
RHODE ISLAND
Seven Acre Wood - Burrillville, RI
Sweet Liberty Farm - Coventry, RI
Web in the Woods Farm - Scituate, RI (bantam only)
MAINE
Peace Ridge Sanctuary - ME
Please note, we prioritize safety and well-being, and therefore, we do not support rotating flocks, rehoming hatched hens or roosters, and other situations we find do not line up with our mission.
Additionally, we do not allow them to cross state lines during the rehoming process.
If we are unable to take your chicken in and you do not have luck with the list above, we may be able to post them to our list of available chickens. Each chicken that is rehomed through our efforts will be in accordance with our mission and guidelines to ensure they find a suitable and loving home.
In order to be considered to be added to our Rehoming List, please click here.
If you found a chicken, please click here.
To see our list of chickens in need of a home, please click here.
