Big Red is a Buff Orpington hen who came with a flock of 6 hens in July 2023. They were left on a property and the new owners rehomed them to us.  When Big Red was first introduced to the flock she was very skittish and didn't want to interact with humans. However, with time she became friendly with humans. Today, she will gladly come over and inspect what you are doing, hoping to get treats. 

Bubble is a Buff Orpington hen who came with a flock of 6 hens in July 2023. They were left on a property and the new owners rehomed them to us. Bubble is a friendly chicken and loves to follow humans around in hopes of getting treats. Bubble is great friends with Hermo and together the two of them sneak up on Lizzie the goat to try to steal some of her food. Bubble and the rest of the Buff Orpington's like to sleep in a pile, on a platform perfect for them.

Chochis is a Buff Orpington hen who came to us in May 2023 with Lily. She was purchased from a local feed store around Easter, and the owners hand-raised her inside, till they needed to prepare for a move where it was going to be difficult to take their chickens. Chochis and Lily used to be the tamest of all of our chickens given all the handling and love they received prior to arrival, but rehoming took a turn of Chochis's attitude to humans, and trusts us way less than she used to. Whenever she is given the chance, Chochis loves to chase around the squirrels and small birds that get in her way!

Hermo is a Buff Orpington hen who came with a flock of 6 hens in July 2023. They were left on a property and the new owners rehomed them to us. Hermo is the friendliest of the six, and constantly follows people around. Whenever someone goes into the coop she runs forward and investigates to find the treats. Due to the amount of treats she inhales, Hermo has become overweight and has been put on a diet. Hermo's food is measured out every morning and she is weighed every week. So far, she has lost about 300 grams and we are striving to make sure she is healthy and the proper weight.

Julianna is a Buff Orpington hen who came with a flock of 6 hens in July 2023. They were left on a property and the new owners rehomed them to us. Julianna is an escape artist and whenever their is a chance she runs out the door. She, Hermo, and Bubble all like to wander into the wrong places during free-range time. These daring chickens like to wander across the driveway, visit Rambo the tortoise, and get all the treats they can get! Even when it rains, Julianna still loves to head outside and brave the weather with OJ.

Lily is a Barred Rock hen who came to us in May 2023 with Chochis. She was purchased from a local feed store around Easter, and the owners hand-raised her till they needed to prepare for a move. They specifically wanted their chicks to live on a farm where they could be with other chickens, so they found the right place. She tries to leap into our arms when we carry treats, and follows us around. She loves to keep an eye on her surroundings and makes sure that Mo knows who's in charge! Whenever Mo gets too close or tries to flirt with her, Lily immediately gives him a sharp peck. 

Mango is a Buff Orpington hen who came with a flock of 6 hens in July 2023. They were left on a property and the new owners rehomed them to us. She enjoys free ranging with Hermo and likes to sneak up on Lizzie the goat to try to steal her food. Mango was really shy with us at first, but now when we come into the coop, she pushes to get to the front and see what we brought for her. Mango used to be an overweight chicken, but through hard work we managed to bring her weight down and made sure that she can live a happy, healthy, perfect chicken life.

Mo (and his friend Doug), Australorp Roosters, were abandoned at Black Diamond Mines Regional Park. Several East Bay Regional Parks employees noticed them and spent hours catching them; they knew if left to fend for themselves, they would succumb to starvation or predation. Sadly, it is quite common for roosters to be abandoned when owners don't know what to do with them. One of the East Bay Regional Parks employees contacted Oak Rock Animal Preserve, and they arrived in Feb 2023 to their new home. Mo loves watching the goats, the tortoise, and alerting his hens when there is a hawk flying above them. Most of his day is spent flirting with the hens he protects, and scaring away any squirrels that come near him.

OJ is a Buff Orpington hen who came with a flock of 6 hens in July 2023. They were left on a property and the new owners rehomed them to us. OJ has a lot of attitude, and though she was never that shy with us, she is now constantly up in our faces making sure that she isn't missing out on anything. OJ hangs out with all of her other Buff Orpington sisters and enjoys getting in the goat food, wandering in the goat pasture, and crossing the driveway to get her favorite treats (strawberry tree fruit). OJ loves free-ranging and even on a rainy day will brave the weather. After getting back inside her rain protected run, she will preen herself to perfection.

Olive (English Game Bantam) was dropped off at Oakland Animal Services by an owner, and she continued to lay eggs at the shelter. When Oak Rock Animal Preserve was adopting a pigeon flock, they picked up Olive from Oakland Animal Services and she immediately started scratching and foraging for food like a happy hen. Olive integrated very well and made some friends immediately. Together she and Tide (one of our pet chickens), find the best dust bath areas to keep themselves beautiful. When it's the middle of the afternoon, Olive likes to relax with the Buff Orpingtons in the shade.

Rainbow came with Rosie to Oak Rock Animal Preserve in December 2022 as a 7 month old Bielefelder hen. They were rehomed due to chronic limps they both acquired as chicks (unknown cause), making them susceptible to bullying within their flock. Rainbow gets along well in our flock, even with her limp, and is still able to come running for her favorite treats and for free range time. She receives daily medications for her limp and handles it really well. Every morning, she gets picked up with no fight, and has a medication easily fed to her. Rainbow loves to interact with humans and loves to hang out with Tulip.  

Rosalie is an adult Red Sexlink hen who was found on the streets in Oakland, next to her (deceased) partner who had succumbed to wounds from a car. She was taken in by Oakland residents, who wanted to place her in a home where there was no emphasis on egg laying status. They also wanted a place for her to get some medical care for her leg injury. She came in October 2024 with a broken left foot, which we medicated with pain medications, and she fattened up with us after being starving in the streets. Rosalie is the most friendly of the ORAP chickens and follows people around if they forget to give her the treats she wants.  

Tulip is a 2 yr old Silver Leghorn who came to us May 2023. She was rehomed with Rosebud and Daisy, and 2nd in command in her flock to Daisy. Her owner felt it best that Tulip stay with Daisy and Rosebud because of their connection and pecking order. After Daisy and Rosebud passed away, Tulip behavior towards humans changed. However, she became fast friends with Rainbow as Rainbow had also suffered when her sister passed away. Together Tulip and Rainbow love to free-range with each other, and hang out in the sun together on cold mornings.