Although interest in Ellen DeGeneres’ chicken skyrocketed after Meghan Markle got involved, DeGeneres had been offering updates on her difficult journey for several weeks. On December 23, 2023, DeGeneres posted an Instagram video revealing that she’d moved Sinkie into her bathroom after the other chickens pecked off her feathers. She also revealed that Sinkie was suffering from a leg injury. The next day, the talk show host posted an emotional Instagram update about the bird. “My chicken has a broken fibula and has to go to the clinic to heal for four weeks,” said DeGeneres. “Turns out the bathroom is not the best place for her.” Unfortunately, DeGeneres’ concern was met with scathing criticism from followers urging her to focus on more important matters.
Of course, social media criticism is par for the course. Fortunately, everything worked out for Sinkie in the end. As DeGeneres disclosed in her latest update, she was able to rehome Sinkie with her friends, Markle and Prince Harry, who also own a chicken coop. DeGeneres even shared a follow-up clip sent by Markle showing Sinkie enjoying her new home. In the short clip posted on January 2, 2024, Sinkie is seen happily pecking at the ground as their new chicken friends graze in the background. Markle never turned the camera on herself, but she did say “Hi” to the chicken before the video concluded. Hopefully, this won’t be the last we see from Sinkie, who may eventually achieve royal affiliation.
