Are there and places to rescue ex battery hens in bc?

[ChickenGirl 19]

Hi, I live in BC, and I have chickens. We are going to get more chickens next year, and I am very interested in adopting a few ex battery hens. The thing is, all the areas I can find that adopt out ex battery hens on the internet are in the uk, or Ontario. I would be great if you guys could say If you know any area's in BC that adopt out ex battery hens, or factory farms that would sell them. Thanks!

 

[dmoulton]

Hi - I am also starting a smally flock this spring as I was thinking of looking for ex-battery hens in BC. I have also found nothing but in Ontario and the UK.

 

[sumi]

Find out where your local shops get their eggs from and contact the farm. Ask them for "spent" hens.

 

[romina]

Just wondering if anyone has found where to rescue hen's from in BC... If so, please let me know.

 

[Mrs. K]

Truthfully if I had (and I do) an established flock, I would not add battery hens to it. Bringing in adult birds from a strange place is asking for disease problems. Your own hens are getting age on them, eventually they will die or need to be culled. Getting worn out hens, which due to their age are more prone to getting physical problems, such as heart problems, egg laying problems and arthritic joints is not good animal husbandry.

I can see that one might think that they are doing a kindness to an older bird, but really it is a fairly short term kindness as chickens do not generally live real long. And integrating an older bird into a strange place and environment is very stressful to your current flock and to the old darlings you are trying to be good to.

It is better to add young healthy hens to your flock, in my opinion, the best flock is a multigenerational flock, some very young birds, some a year old, some two, and a couple older ones.

This is just an offering of a different viewpoint, and not meant to be judgmental. It is your flock and you can of course, do what you want with it. Good luck on whatever you decide.

Mrs K

 

[romina]

Thanks for your advice Ms K. I do not have a flock. I'd just like to save some old souls that need a little freedom before they die.

 

[jazzkid]

We're in BC (Ladner) and have to downsize/move, and sadly have to look for a new loving home for our four well-loved backyard chickens. They are less than 4 years old and are still laying eggs every day. They have been growing up together since hatched and have a well-established pecking order and sweet personalities.

The birds are healthy, have been well cared for, and are used to being around people. I’m committed to ensuring they go to a good place and would truly appreciate any guidance, resources, or potential help you can offer — whether through intake, referrals, or listing them for adoption.

 

[Magicmomma]

We're in BC (Ladner) and have to downsize/move, and sadly have to look for a new loving home for our four well-loved backyard chickens. They are less than 4 years old and are still laying eggs every day. They have been growing up together since hatched and have a well-established pecking order and sweet personalities.

The birds are healthy, have been well cared for, and are used to being around people. I’m committed to ensuring they go to a good place and would truly appreciate any guidance, resources, or potential help you can offer — whether through intake, referrals, or listing them for adoption.
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Hi !
I might be interested if you are willing to seperate!