Hei Hei
Naked Neck/Turken Cross
Chicken
Hei Hei is a bold, dramatic rooster who was abandoned at a farm-animal swap meet around Easter and faced an uncertain future simply because of his sex. Named after Moana’s famous rooster, he turned sanctuary life into his stage through playful antics, strong opinions, and memorable social-media takeovers.
Hei Hei
Meet
Species
Chicken
Breed
Naked Neck/Turken Cross
Sex
Male
Born
October 4, 2025 (Estimated)
Arrived
April 4, 2026
From
Louisville, KY
Life at Butterfly Valley
Named after the lovable rooster from Moana, Hei Hei quickly proved he had plenty of opinions of his own. Bold, curious, and never one to miss an opportunity for attention, he has become a favorite among supporters for his dramatic antics and playful "takeovers" of the sanctuary's social media.
Personality
Bold, Curious, Dramatic, Playful
None
Companions
Hei Hei’s Journey to Butterfly Valley
Hei Hei is a rescue rooster whose larger-than-life personality has made him one of the biggest characters at Butterfly Valley Rescue & Sanctuary. Rescued after being abandoned at a local farm animal swap meet around Easter, Hei Hei was facing an uncertain future simply because he was a rooster. Instead of becoming another forgotten holiday novelty, he found a forever home where he would always be valued for exactly who he is.
Understanding Their Difference
No diagnosed medical condition
Bio
Care That Changes
Hei Hei does not currently require specialized adaptive or medical support. They receives routine preventive care, safe shelter, appropriate nutrition, enrichment, and the lifelong commitment provided to every Butterfly Valley resident.
Different is Beautiful
Beneath all the comedy is an important message. Hei Hei helps remind people that roosters deserve the same compassion and lifelong commitment as any other animal. Every day, he proudly represents the sanctuary's belief that every life has value—and that different is beautiful.