Mother Clucker's Microsanctuary

Mother Clucker's Microsanctuary We are a vegan sanctuary who believes that animals are here with us, not for us.

This mulch delivery was long overdue, but with my recovery this summer I couldn't even think about having mulch delivere...
09/07/2026

This mulch delivery was long overdue, but with my recovery this summer I couldn't even think about having mulch delivered and hauling it to the runs.

Then I finally hit a point a couple of weeks ago where I felt like I could do it.

I recently heard of a local mulch yard that I wanted to check out. I haven't been that happy with the local garden/mulch center that we've been ordering our mulch from. Their double ground isn't ground as finely as I'm used to.

Earlier this week Donna and I visited the mulch yard I've been wanting to check out and it was awesome! An employee gave us a tour and we got to check out everything they sell. Mulch, stone, soil, compost. The best part is we got to see the mulch piles up close and feel the mulch.

I was excited to place an order for delivery. I was excited because their double ground hardwood is finely ground and is extra soft.

Perfect for chicken feet!

It got delivered yesterday morning and today, thanks to Mike's help, we got the three attached run spaces and Jackson's run filled with fresh, soft mulch!

I am still thrilled about it!

Yesterday we had a big pile of mulch and today it's gone!

Mike and I were pretty proud of ourselves.

We were also excited for the chickens.

Not only does it feel good under their feet, but they love scratching and pecking through it.

Their ground has been blah and hard.

I can't even tell you how badly it's made me feel to not have been physically able to fix that for them this summer.

I don't have to feel bad about it anymore and that sure does feel good.

Mike and I make a good team.

The second photo is of Taela. It makes me smile and warms my heart.

She stood at the door watching just waiting for us to open that door so she could play in the mulch. ❤️

Thank you for your support. It's because of YOU that we were able to order this delivery and make the chickens not only extremely happy, but to also provide them soft substrate for their feet.

I told them they must feel like they're wearing slippers. 😊

Thank you for your support and for caring about those in our care.

It means everything to them and to us. ❤️

Home is where the heart is.The chicken's sanctuary is my everything.It is my heart.It is my soul.❤️
09/06/2026

Home is where the heart is.

The chicken's sanctuary is my everything.

It is my heart.

It is my soul.

❤️

Sam ❤️
09/06/2026

Sam ❤️

A little rooster and a great big fan.Luka is staying cool again today. The love I have for Luka is beyond words.Every si...
09/05/2026

A little rooster and a great big fan.

Luka is staying cool again today.

The love I have for Luka is beyond words.

Every single day I give thanks that he was rescued from the cockfighting hellhole he lived in and found his way to sanctuary.

He'll never be mistreated again and will live the rest of his natural life with the respect that he's desired his entire life.

Today was the toughest day yet as far as this heatwave goes. I had to water down the runs several times today.As always ...
09/05/2026

Today was the toughest day yet as far as this heatwave goes.

I had to water down the runs several times today.

As always cold cucumbers and watermelon slushies were served.

Everyone made it through another heatwave day and of course everyone is asleep in the barn with the air conditioning.

We have one more day to make it through and then on Sunday there's a break in the heat and humidity.

We can't wait.

It's been a long and challenging week.

It's definitely been watermelon slushie weather.The chickens like pureed watermelon ice cubes topped with chilled pureed...
09/03/2026

It's definitely been watermelon slushie weather.

The chickens like pureed watermelon ice cubes topped with chilled pureed watermelon juice.

Don't ask me why.

They told me that's how they like their watermelon prepared and I just do as they tell me.

I don't question them.

One thing I've learned over the last 9 years is you don't ever question chickens.

You just do what they say.

No chicken photos today, but I did take a photo of Rupert.He was in one of The Mason's water bowls when I was putting ou...
09/03/2026

No chicken photos today, but I did take a photo of Rupert.

He was in one of The Mason's water bowls when I was putting out food for Sam, Patsy and Mason this morning.

I haven't seen Rupert for a couple of weeks. Seeing him made my whole day today.

I'm relieved he's ok.

I'm also relieved that he has his own personal water bowl pond.

Well actually he has three of them in The Mason's run.

We're all trying to keep cool in this heat wave, including Rupert.

Thankfully the chickens have been doing just fine so far.

I've been keeping the fans blowing, keeping the runs watered down, I've been serving cold treats (watermelon slushies and cucumbers) and keeping a close eye on them. It also helps that their runs are shaded with shade cloths.

It's been a tough week weather wise, but it was a wonderful morning this morning because I saw Rupert.

I sure do love this toad. ❤️

DeeDee's MiDog test (culture) that she received at her vet appointment, for her ear infection, showed several bacteria a...
09/02/2026

DeeDee's MiDog test (culture) that she received at her vet appointment, for her ear infection, showed several bacteria and a few different types of fungus.

The fungi that showed up on the culture are commonly found in the environment so our vet wasn't too surprised that it showed up in the culture. Our vet wanted to hold off on treating her with an antifungal. She told me to let her know if the infection came back after DeeDee completed another round of an antibiotic and we'd add an antifungal.

I wasn't shocked that the infection did come back several days after completing her antibiotic. Unfortunately that's been the case when it comes to this ear infection.

DeeDee can't seem to get rid of the infection in her left ear. The infection in her right ear has cleared up with treatment, but not her right ear.

Our vet called in an antifungal and another antibiotic to our local compounding pharmacy. Thankfully our pharmacy delivers and DeeDee was able to start her meds today. The antibiotic is oral and the antifungal is an ear drop.

I really, really hope this combo of medication will knock the infection out for good. I'm hoping with everything I have actually.

I know it has to be uncomfortable and painful for her. I pulled pus out of her ear yesterday. 😔

Our vet says that if it comes back again after this round of treatment then we'll need to do more diagnostics and possibly a biopsy.

Please send out some "go away ear infection and don't come back!" energy to DeeDee.

She needs this cleared up for good.

The runs are watered down, the fans are blowing and I'm getting ready to prepare watermelon treats.Thank you for the wat...
09/01/2026

The runs are watered down, the fans are blowing and I'm getting ready to prepare watermelon treats.

Thank you for the watermelon Donna. 🍉

We're really hoping this is the last heatwave of the year.

No one hangs out with me while I water down the runs. They don't like the hose.

As soon as I'm done though they head straight to the mud puddles.

The wet ground helps the chickens stay cool.

Just like how dipping our feet in water helps us cool off.

Another week, another heat wave.Everyone's tucked in with the AC in the barn.It's going to be a tough week as far as the...
08/31/2026

Another week, another heat wave.

Everyone's tucked in with the AC in the barn.

It's going to be a tough week as far as the heat goes.

We may hit record temps this week.

I think it's safe to say that we're all ready for fall.

I cannot even begin to tell you how grateful I am for this space and that we can provide the chickens with air conditioning.

Sweet dreams little ones.

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