Anyone know anything about adopting factory farm hens....?

[Bhapimama]

I'm in the UK so can't help with the 'how to' but I have six ex-battery hens, picked up in June, and they are very rewarding. Mine are still separate from the main flock (my parents already had chickens here for years) as they are still quite bald in places... regrowing the feathers can be a slow process! They are friendly, way more so than my parents' chickens, and are fun to be around. I am so happy to think that I was able to give them a better life so I highly recommend rescuing when you can.

Love this!

 

[Bhapimama]

Here a few pics with my sweet rescue hens to help encourage you!

Oh my goodness..... So sweet

 

[Bhapimama]

I would be interested in rescuing. I originally got chickens for eggs, but I don't even care about the eggs anymore. I have gotten super attached. A local chicken rescue had asked if I was interested in an all boy flock. I would not mind that. My sister came over and visited the chickens and ducks for the first time, she told me I should either get involved or start my own rescue. I'm a big animal person--my mom used to say that would eventually pass, but it has not changed.

Same for me.... Got mine for eggs and help with the garden. I'll still make sure I have layers too, but I'm sure I'll be able to make room for a few retirees ;-)

 

[Mrs. K]

Just be very aware. Bringing in birds you feel sorry for, can make you sorry for your whole flock. Most backyard set ups are not designed for true quarantine, one cannot pretend to quarantine.

I would not risk my healthy, active birds...but to each his own.

Mrs K

 

[Bhapimama]

Just be very aware. Bringing in birds you feel sorry for, can make you sorry for your whole flock. Most backyard set ups are not designed for true quarantine, one cannot pretend to quarantine.

I would not risk my healthy, active birds...but to each his own.

Mrs K

Thank you for this insight. This is a long term goal, definitely not something I would consider doing on a whim. I am relocating in the next couple of years and will have the opportunity to design a new coop/run. Thanks to your advice, I will research how to properly quarantine so that I may design my new set up appropriately.

 

[Kat2141]

Here a few pics with my sweet rescue hens to help encourage you!

They are beautiful! They look like red sex-links... I have them too and they are so sweet. They love to be around people.