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Six before 2026 - The Chickens' Wishlist!
$2,500 raised in the Winter Online Auction We're only $405 away from our goal of raising $2,500 in our Winter Online Auction. With 99 items donated by over 20 incredible businesses and supporters. So... what does $2,500 mean to us? It helps cover the $800 vet bill from Snowflake & Rolo's recent vet visits and ear infection medications. The remaining funds will be saved for (inevitable) future vet bills. Chickpea & Tofu are Gifted a Playhouse If you've ever visited the sanctu
6 days ago


Compassion at Thanksgiving
Food plays a central role in cultural traditions worldwide, with holiday celebrations often marked by a communal meal. For many Canadian...
Oct 10


Seeking: Animal Caretaker Volunteer
📍 Location: On Site, 10 Minutes from Perth, ON (K0G 1L0) ⏳ Commitment: Flexible, estimated 3 hours every other week Role Overview Are...
Oct 10


Quarterly Update: July to September 2025
This July marked three years since moving to our property and inheriting the 7 hens left behind on the property: Betsie, Cora, Georgie,...
Oct 1


Behind the Scenes: Monthly Chicken Health Checks
At Secondhand Stories, we provide a lifelong sanctuary where 22 rescue chickens can live their natural lives in peace and freedom....
Sep 24


Quarterly Update: April to June 2025
Three years in, and we’re still answering the question " Why chickens?" It comes in variations, but always leads back to the idea that...
Jul 1


What's Biosecurity?
Biosecurity is a critical part of our operations as a chicken sanctuary. But what does that really mean? Biosecurity refers to...
May 30


Smiths Falls Backyard Chicken Pilot Concerns
Chickens deserve protection. They deserve a life free from harm, neglect, and abandonment. That’s why we’ve taken a strong stance against...
May 4


Marek’s Disease
We’re heartbroken to share that Potato’s post-mortem results confirmed a diagnosis of Marek’s disease. What is Marek’s? Marek’s disease...
Apr 17


Why Sanctuary?
Every year, billions of animals are killed for food. For most people, grasping what this means is incomprehensible, and the numbers...
Apr 13


Quarterly Update: January to March 2025
Compassion for chickens is at the root of everything we do. It's the guiding value in all of our decisions. How can we ensure we're...
Apr 3


Loving Ellie
Ellie was surrendered to the sanctuary at just 16 weeks old. A couple contacted us who had a blind hen who was being picked on by the...
Mar 16


2025 Goals
Secondhand Stories provides a loving forever home to 22 rescued chickens, many of which have unique special needs. Our mission is to...
Feb 20


Advocating for Chickens in the Provincial Election
February 27, 2025, is election day in Ontario, Canada. Secondhand Stories is located in the electoral district of...
Feb 7


Chickens in the Cold
What is the value of a chicken? It's an important question to consider before trusting what you see shared on the internet....
Jan 20

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