Key West Chicken Rescue

Key West Chicken Rescue We rescue sick and injured Key West Chickens within the City limits. Phone Number: 305-292-1008. We do not provide medical treatment for pet chickens.

Since 2009, the Wildlife Center has been part of a concession agreement with the City of Key West to provide rescue and medical support services for the feral chickens of Key West. We do not trap or remove healthy birds from properties or businesses, nor do we remove dead chickens. Our non-profit rescues sick and injured local chickens as a result of car strikes, respiratory diseases, avian pox, b

otulism, cock-fighting injuries, broken legs, wing injuries, and eye injuries, etc. Our center focuses on optimal nutrition and a clean facility to help rehabilitate the sick and injured birds we rescue. We provide medical care to help our patients get in optimal shape before we find them new homes. Pets should be treated by a licensed veterinarian. WHERE DO THE CHICKENS GO? Since June of 2011 we have worked pro-actively to find a number of properties and partner with individuals on the Florida mainland who can provide care and good homes for Key West chickens. Some of our rescued chickens are housed on Peat Marsh Ranch, a 1200 acre property near Lake Okeechobee also provides free range space for our birds. In August of 2012 we partnered with a property in the Fort Meyers area that has an eight acres to provide a loving home for our chickens. We recently partnered with a large ranch in the Ocala area to give a home to chickens under our care. These are just a few of the locations we have found where caring individuals maintain properties that provide ideal homes for the Key West chickens. FUNDING AND SERVICES

While our wildlife rescue and rehabilitation services are solely funded through donations, our chicken services are funded by the City of Key West. We provide rescue services for injured and sick Key West chickens and find them adoptive homes under our concession agreement. We also partner with the citizens of Key West to provide solutions for chickens that are not wanted on their private property or businesses.

Just rescued this Rooster down after a car strike at Laird and George. The Rooster has a leg injury and possible interna...
04/03/2025

Just rescued this Rooster down after a car strike at Laird and George. The Rooster has a leg injury and possible internal injuries. He has been treated and is under observation now in our clinic.

Thanks to Womankind Key West for making the rescue of this dehydrated chick this afternoon. The chick has been hydrated ...
03/27/2025

Thanks to Womankind Key West for making the rescue of this dehydrated chick this afternoon. The chick has been hydrated and placed with others of the same age under our care.

Some of the chicks under our care at feeding time this morning in their enclosure.
03/24/2025

Some of the chicks under our care at feeding time this morning in their enclosure.

03/20/2025

Hen and chicks exploring their new home outside of Fort Meyers. We are very thankful to all the properties that give Chickens under our care such great new places to live!

Adopted Key West Chickens at their new home outside of Ft. Meyers. We are thankful to all the properties that give them ...
03/20/2025

Adopted Key West Chickens at their new home outside of Ft. Meyers. We are thankful to all the properties that give them such great environments to thrive in!

Interesting article concerning the City of Key West -- Government feral chicken population, and the services we provide.
03/16/2025

Interesting article concerning the City of Key West -- Government feral chicken population, and the services we provide.

There is a fascinating reason why feral chickens roam Key West. Find out where they came from and why they are both loved and hated.

Around the aviaries today: Lots of rescued chicks, Moms and youngsters, and a good number of Roosters in our Chicken Avi...
03/16/2025

Around the aviaries today: Lots of rescued chicks, Moms and youngsters, and a good number of Roosters in our Chicken Aviary! Lots of work providing a clean, healthy environment for all Key West Chickens under our care through our agreement with City of Key West -- Government!

Thanks to patrons at Dantes Pool Bar for making the call about this chick that was stepped on. The chick was stunned but...
03/10/2025

Thanks to patrons at Dantes Pool Bar for making the call about this chick that was stepped on. The chick was stunned but otherwise uninjured and is recovering now.

Just rescued this Rooster down at First Flight. The Rooster is being treated in our clinic for injuries sustained in a t...
03/10/2025

Just rescued this Rooster down at First Flight. The Rooster is being treated in our clinic for injuries sustained in a territorial fight with another.

Early morning rescue of three chicks in a storm drain at the corner of Pearl and Pine. All three chicks are in good shap...
03/07/2025

Early morning rescue of three chicks in a storm drain at the corner of Pearl and Pine. All three chicks are in good shape. We were able to reach them with our "chick-vac." Thanks Elaine for the call to get these youngsters help!

Just rescued a sick Hen down with three chicks at Rams Head Southernmost. She is being treated in our clinic now. Thanks...
02/27/2025

Just rescued a sick Hen down with three chicks at Rams Head Southernmost. She is being treated in our clinic now. Thanks to all involved with the rescue!

This Rooster was rescued this morning after being struck by a vehicle at Searstown Publix and is being treated in our cl...
02/24/2025

This Rooster was rescued this morning after being struck by a vehicle at Searstown Publix and is being treated in our clinic for serious injuries.

Early morning rescue of four chicks in a storm drain at the Waterfront Playhouse. We were able to make the rescue and ha...
02/21/2025

Early morning rescue of four chicks in a storm drain at the Waterfront Playhouse. We were able to make the rescue and have treated the youngsters for low body temperature and being waterlogged.

Checking on a Rooster that was reported injured at the corner of Tropical and South. Rooster seems to be in good shape.
02/13/2025

Checking on a Rooster that was reported injured at the corner of Tropical and South. Rooster seems to be in good shape.

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Hen and chicks exploring their new home outside of Fort Meyers. We are very thankful to all the properties that give Chickens under our care such great new places to live!

Two chicks just safely rescued from a storm drain on Frances Street after they were reported by callers.

Just rescued a Rooster hanging with a leg trapped in a gate from the 500 block of Whitehead Street. The patient is being treated in our clinic now.

Chicks rescued from Storm Drain

Chick trapped in storm drain before rescue at Conch Republic.

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Phone Number: 305-292-1008. Since 2009, the Wildlife Center has been part of a concession agreement with the City of Key West to provide rescue, medical care, re-homing and adoption services for the feral chickens of Key West. Since that time, we have striven to provide the best possible environment for the chickens under our care with an emphasis on nutrition and cleanliness. We rescue many sick, orphaned, and injured local chickens as a result of car strikes, respiratory diseases, avian pox, botulism, cock-fighting injuries, broken legs, wing injuries, and eye injuries, just to name a few. Our center focuses on all aspects of optimal nutrition and a clean facility to help rehabilitate the sick and injured birds we rescue. We provide high protein chicken feed and add fresh produce as a dietary enhancement donated by St. Mary’s Star of the Sea soup kitchen. We provide medical care to help sick and injured birds get in optimal shape before we find them new homes.We do not provide medical treatment for pet chickens. Pets should be treated by a licensed veterinarian.

WHERE DO THE CHICKENS GO? Since June of 2011 we have worked pro-actively to find a number of properties and partner with the individuals on the Florida mainland who can provide care and good homes for Key West chickens. Some of our rescued chickens are housed on an organic orange orchard in Lake Worth to provide pesticide free bug control. We also partner with Peat Marsh Ranch, a 12,000 acre free range home near Okeechobee that also provides space for our birds. In August of 2012 we partnered with a ranch outside of Fort Meyers that has an eight acre free range space to provide a loving home for our chickens. These are just a few of the locations we have found where caring individuals maintain properties that provide ideal homes for the Key West chickens.

FUNDING AND SERVICES While our wildlife rescue and rehabilitation services are solely funded through donations, our chicken services are funded by the City of Key West. Our annual budget for the City of Key West’s chicken program is approximately $49,000. We provide rescue services for injured, sick, and orphaned Key West chickens and find them homes under our concession agreement. We also partner with the citizens of Key West to provide solutions for chickens that are not wanted on their private property or businesses. Citizens can borrow humane chicken traps for a totally refundable security deposit of $100.00 to trap chickens on their own property. It is the individual’s responsibility to bring the chickens to the center in a timely manner. The chickens brought to us are provided care and then given new homes on the Florida mainland. For individuals or businesses who do not wish to trap the birds themselves, we also work with independent local Belinda Coyner who will trap chickens for a fee and then bring them to our center. Belinda can be reached at 305-748-7205.