Rescuers Looked Underneath Turkey And Couldn’t Believe Their Eyes When They Found This
At The Gentle Barn, where every heartbeat matters and unexpected tales unfold, Ellie Laks and Jay Weiner found themselves in the midst of a heartwarming surprise. What began as a mission to rescue a horse took an unexpected turn, revealing the unfolding of an extraordinary story. It is about a moment that left the sanctuary team in awe.
Join us as we unravel the enchanting story, a testament to the magic that happens when compassion and serendipity converge. Let’s go!
The Founders Of The Gentle Barn Realized One Of Their Animals Was Pregnant By A Mistake Of A New Staff Member
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Recently, during Ellie Laks and Jay Weiner's mission to rescue a horse, an unforeseen incident occurred at The Gentle Barn, their cherished animal sanctuary.
Despite the sanctuary's stringent no-breeding policy, a novice staff member unintentionally violated the rule in the founders' absence. Upon their return, Laks and Weiner discovered that one of their animals was pregnant.
The unexpected mom turned out to be Brave, a rescued turkey, who was found diligently incubating an egg with a tiny life developing inside. Laks said, “It was inhumane to take the egg away from her, so we secured Brave in our coop, on plenty of hay with food and water beside her, and waited.”
A Little Angel Was Born
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Two weeks went by without much excitement. Brave remained in her spot, awaiting the arrival of her baby. Then, a day of excitement unfolded as the team heard faint peeps from beneath her. With gentle curiosity, Laks approached Brave and, lifting her feathers, uncovered the surprise.
Describing the moment, Laks exclaimed, “It was like seeing an angel—I almost passed out.” The revelation was a breathtaking sight—a tiny, beautiful face nestled beneath Brave's feathers. This marked the unprecedented birth of a turkey at The Gentle Barn, and the spectacle of witnessing such a young one left the sanctuary team in awe.
She said, “Brave allowed me to look under her feathers, and there was a tiny face—so beautiful! We have never had a turkey born at The Gentle Barn and have never even seen one this young. She is breathtaking!”
Mothers' Instinct
Brave, fiercely protected her newfound miracle, and allowed occasional interactions between the sanctuary's caregivers and her daughter. According to Laks, Brave's nurturing nature was evident, always encouraging the baby to seek refuge under her feathers rather than frolic around.
Despite the accidental nature of her existence, the baby turkey radiates vitality, responding eagerly to human voices and running to greet them. While the sanctuary is still deliberating on a fitting name (maybe Stella) for this serendipitous addition, there is no rush—the baby thrives under the vigilant care of her devoted mother.
Even though her existence is an accident, everyone at The Gentle Barn is so happy she's there.
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Ellie Laks started The Gentle Barn in 1999 as a non-profit organization. It operates animal sanctuaries in Santa Clarita, California; Dittmer, Missouri; and Christiana, Tennessee. The Gentle Barn is all about providing a safe haven for abused animals that might struggle to find homes elsewhere.
Their mission is pure kindness, giving these animals a second chance at a life filled with love and care.
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