Henny Penny & Friends
Although Riverwood is a therapeutic riding center, a series of circumstances have occurred in which
we have become home to several chickens. In the August 2007 edition of
Forsyth Women, Carolyn Peterson
tells the story of how Henny Penny, destined for the processing plant and Wheat Thin, narrowly escaping
her demise, come to live at Riverwood.
Read the full article.
In Memory of Henny Penny
It is with heavy hearts that we had to say goodbye to our white chicken, Henny Penny.
For those who do not know her story, it is one of true grit and survival. This chicken,
destined for the grocery store, fell (or jumped!) off the transport truck and was
brought to Riverwood to be nursed back to health. Her broken leg was cast and her
asphalt burned belly was treated and she became our champion around the farm. Each
morning she would be carried to her outdoor cage (we called it her “arena condo”).
Her food and water would be placed nearby and she would watch the proceeding day
from her spot. Occasionally, she would lay an egg but would peck it apart if you
didn’t get it out of her cage fast enough! In the evenings, she would waddle back
to her “indoor condo” (a stall) and sleep peacefully through the night. When she
was inclined, she would sit in the arena and watch a class. She would happily eat
anything that anyone offered her and then huff and walk away when there was none
left. Her favorite foods were tomatoes and apples! She brought a smile to our faces
everyday and her presence is still felt and missed.
Henny taught us that no matter what the odds, you can always find a way to live
a full life. This chicken's true destiny was not for the supermarket, but to bring
smiles and laughter to the many people who saw her each day. We are thankful for
the lessons she taught us and the presence she had at the farm.
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