Wilma& James

 The Odd Couple of the Farm (Rhea-lly.)

Every farm has that one couple you look at and think, “Well, they’ve
seen some things.”For us, that couple is without a doubt James and Wilma,
our resident Rheas and undisputed king and queen of sass, side-eyes,
and slow strolls.

🕊 Meet Wilma – aka “Wonky Wilma”
Wilma came to us at the tender age of 4, widowed and wobbling.
Her beloved partner Fred had passed away, and poor Wilma
needed company—and a bit of cheering up. A few years later,
she injured her leg (classic Wilma drama), and while she’s healed up
beautifully, she now walks with a distinctive limp. A bit of a strut, really.
She's not broken, she's just got main character energy.We now lovingly
call her Wonky Wilma, and she totally owns it. If there were a Rhea
edition of America's Next Top Model, she'd hobble straight down the
catwalk with feathers flying and zero apologies.

🦤 Enter James – The Escape Artist
James came to us under slightly more... chaotic circumstances.
He was found galloping around a field chasing dressage horses,
having escaped from who-knows-where like some sort of oversized,
feathered bandit.Honestly, we still have no idea how he managed to
get so far—or why he had such strong opinions about equestrian sports.
But he showed up like a whirlwind, and the only logical response was:
"Sure, let’s give this maniac a home."He’s about 18 now
(although he doesn’t look a day over 80), and we suspect he’s
mellowed out only because his legs can no longer support the full
chaos he dreams of.💞 Love (or Tolerance) in the Air

Now here’s the twist: James and Wilma adore each other. And
by “adore,” we mean they co-exist in the way only an old married couple
can. They bicker over snack bowls. They ignore each other for hours,
then suddenly start squawking like it’s the finale of a soap opera.
Jameswill follow Wilma around all day, occasionally honking dramatically
like he’s auditioning for a role in Les Misérables.Wilma, meanwhile,
struts away like she has more important things to do (she doesn’t).
And yet… they’re never far from each other. Always within squawking
distance. It’s kind of beautiful.In a grumpy, prehistoric bird sort of way.

🧠 Some Rhea-lly Cool Rhea Facts
🪶 Rheas are flightless birds native to South America.
Think: emo ostriches with attitude.
🧠 They’re surprisingly clever and curious. They love pecking at shiny things, shoelaces, and sometimes... your soul.
👀 Their eyesight is incredible. They can spot a snack from across the field—and will absolutely judge your sandwich choices.
🥚 Males (like James) are the nest-builders and babysitters. Yes, really.
💃 Wilma is a Greater Rhea, the largest bird species in the Americas. She’d like you to know this makes her royalty.

 How Sponsorship Helps
James and Wilma may be feathery drama queens, but they’re part of our family—and they need your help to live their best lives.
Monthly sponsorship helps us provide:Nutritious food (including James’ favourite: anything he’s not supposed to have)
Bedding and safe enclosuresVet care (especially important for Wilma’s leg and general senior bird nonsense) Enrichment, like mirrors, shiny toys, and hay bales to argue over
Plus, sponsors get updates, photos, and occasional behind-the-scenes gossip about James’ daily grumbles and Wilma’s latest fashion walk.
🐦 Sponsor the Grumpy Lovebirds
Support James & Wilma, the farm's most dramatic duo, and help keep their old-married-couple magic alive.Because nothing says “I care” like sponsoring a slightly judgmental, very fluffy bird with a limp.
sponsor James or Wilma – and become part of their brilliantly weird story.