It all began with a question from a young girl.
It all started on a rainy day in June 2019, with one tiny black chick in a parking lot. This is the story of Penguin — and of a promise to give chickens the life they deserve.
Fire recovery
On September 15, 2025, a wildfire burned the farm vehicle and damaged roofs, the chicken play area, the pigeon cages and the cat room. The main coop survived — and so did everyone in it. Your support pays for repairs, feed, medicine and vet care.
Fresh from the farm
Short clips straight from the coop — tap one to play.
Chapter 1
One rainy day in June 2019, I suddenly felt like I needed to go to the back of my apartment parking lot. It was like something was calling me. And then I found it.
It was a baby chick — tiny, black, wet and cold from the rain.
She kept falling back onto her bottom with her legs stretched forward, just like a penguin. So that became her name. I stayed with her 24/7 until she grew strong.
Chapter 2
Chapter 3 · My Dream
Most commercial hens are culled at 1.5–2 years old, though a chicken can live 8–15 years. I promised Penguin she would never live like a factory hen. Here's what I'm working toward.
Hens live outdoors, stretch their wings, and stay with us until they die naturally of old age — even after they stop laying.
Breeds that lay blue, green and even pink eggs. Younger hens' eggs help feed the older ones — a fair, sustainable system.
Lost wild chicks, unwanted roosters, retired hens and mistreated birds all have a place here.
Farm Diary
Every episode from our YouTube channel, written up in English — new chicks, brave roosters, garden projects and the occasional escape.
September 30, 2026
Farm Notes — September 2026: Gentlemen Roosters, Busy Moms and a Happy Goose
Fifteen little clips from September: roosters growing into gentlemen, Donut Jr.'s chicks, Kuromame the devoted mom, Yuki the rescue cat and Fifi…
August 31, 2026
Farm Notes — August 2026: Cool Roosters, Shy Jazz and the Second Bonbori
Twelve clips from August: wild young Spade, the lively Cerberus, shy Jazz, best friends Umi and Riku, little big mom Azuki, and…
July 31, 2026
Farm Notes — July 2026: Handsome Riv, Donut Jr.’s Chicks and Boro on the Mend
Fifteen clips from July: Grey's secret son, stylish rooster Riv, smart Taft, Chika and Blue, Donut Jr.'s chicks, Boro feeling better, our…
Eggs for tomorrow
Some chickens lay blue, green, even spotted eggs — thanks to an ancient retrovirus that changed a gene thousands of years ago. What a way to add color to your breakfast!
The next chapter
Donations feed the chickens, build more coops, and lease land so the flock can keep growing.
