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Give Thanks, Become a Guardian This Holiday Season!

What is a Turkey Guardian? It’s someone who stands up for turkeys—and supports rescued turkeys living in sanctuary at The Gentle Barn!

When you make a one-time contribution of $35 (or $150 for the flock), you help fund the ongoing care of our rescued turkeys who live at all three Gentle Barn locations and ongoing turkey rescues, along with supporting The Gentle Barn in all of our life-saving work.

As a Turkey Guardian, you’ll receive a special package of THREE digital keepsakes featuring your chosen turkey’s photo. You’ll get a beautiful digital certificate, a printable Thanksgiving table card to share with your loved ones, and two custom graphics- one to proudly share on your social media and a badge to add to your profile picture! Together, we can change the world for these affectionate, intelligent animals!

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Guardianship: $35 Individual / $150 Flock / $1,000 Flock Plus

Joy the Turkey
Become a Guardian
for JOY

JOY

Rescued from Thanksgiving, Joy is a joy to be around in our California barnyard. Just shy of her second birthday, Joy is one of our biggest cuddle turkeys and is always chatting. She chirps all day long and also loves to play in our hair while enjoying a sunny afternoon cuddle. Her favorite snacks are grapes and pumpkins!

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for JOY
Romeo the Turkey
Become a Guardian
for ROMEO

ROMEO

Romeo is the king of the California barnyard and the only turkey dad ever in The Gentle Barn’s history. Deeply devoted to his family, he took part in every step of raising his baby, sitting on the egg so his mate could rest, protecting his family, and teaching his young son good manners as he grew into adulthood. When he isn’t watching over the flock, Romeo loves strutting proudly through the yard, showing off his feathers, and soaking up every compliment that comes his way.

Become a Guardian
for ROMEO

Guardianship: $35 Individual / $150 Flock / $1,000 Flock Plus

Sorina the Turkey
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for SORINA

SORINA

Rescued from Thanksgiving, one-and-a-half-year-old Sorina loves snacking on corn, popcorn, and watermelon, cuddling, finding leaves and flowers, and sloshing around in the mud to cool down her feet. She is very social and always busy exploring and having fun. She also loves having a good dust bath and puffing up her feathers to show off for people.

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for SORINA
Smudge the Turkey
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for SMUDGE

SMUDGE

Smudge has cataracts and has gradually lost her eyesight, but that hasn’t slowed her down. She loves being held close, leaning into gentle arms while basking in the warmth of the sun. Her calm nature and resilience have made her a favorite among guests, especially those who share similar challenges. Smudge has brought comfort to visitors who are vision-impaired and continues to inspire everyone around her to find joy in simple, quiet moments.

Become a Guardian
for SMUDGE

Guardianship: $35 Individual / $150 Flock / $1,000 Flock Plus

Spirit the Turkey
Become a Guardian
for SPIRIT

SPIRIT

Rescued from Thanksgiving, Spirit now loves people around people, especially socializing with guests and falling asleep in our laps while getting cuddles. Her favorite snack is blueberries and loves being fed them. She's a bit of a diva and is always involved in the drama, arguing with the other turkeys and loudly making her opinion heard. Every barnyard needs a diva!

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for SPIRIT
Luke Skywalker the Turkey
Become a Guardian
for LUKE SKYWALKER

LUKE SKYWALKER

Rescued from a very scary place where he was kept in terrible conditions, Luke Skywalker is now nine years old in sanctuary with us and loves listening to music—he closes his eyes and enjoys it to the depths of his soul. He particularly enjoys the guitar but enjoys piano and violins as well. He rests and listens until the music stops. Besides music, his other great love is snacking on popcorn! He was very scared when he first got here, but now he's the king of the barnyard.

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for LUKE SKYWALKER
Become a Guardian
for THE FLOCK

THE FLOCK

Just like us, every turkey has a unique personality all their own. They have different likes and dislikes, favorite foods, daily routines, favorite nap spots, and friendships that mean so much to them. Some are more chatty like joyful chirpy Joy while others prefer a quiet soothing hug like Smudge. While many like Sorina and Spirit like getting extra cuddles, others prefer marching around the barnyard to get attention, like Romeo and Luke Skywalker. Some turkeys like Smudge and Luke are particularly interested in music. No matter the journey of how they got to our sanctuaries, they've all moved beyond their pasts and embraced life without fear at The Gentle Barn.

Become a Guardian
for THE FLOCK
Become a Guardian
for THE FLOCK +PLUS

THE FLOCK +PLUS

Become a Turkey Guardian for Romeo, Sun, Luke Skywalker, Heather, and Smudge, and ALSO get access to a special zoom engagement with the turkeys and the Founders of The Gentle Barn. Donors will be contacted by email with further details.

Become a Guardian
for THE FLOCK +PLUS

Rescuing Turkeys Since 1999

Not ready to become a Turkey Guardian? A general donation of any amount is always welcome and goes towards The Gentle Barn, its turkeys and all the animals' needs.
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