Battery Hens

[Dirty Dozen]

I just got 3 battery hens from a local feed store. So sad! But they're going to have a realllly good life now!They perched I think for the first time yesterday. Looking forward to seeing how they look in a couple of months. Try to adopt some if you can...you'll feel sooooo good! Vera

 

[Luke0987654321]

hi
that is sooo good i have seen the state that some of those hen look like at first and it only takes a month or so untill tey are beggining to look like propper chickens!!!
good luck


PICS????

 

[Highlander]

good for you!

You will be so glad you did it, they will show you much affection and gratitude. There are a few of us on the forum that have adoped ex-batts. Before and after pics are a must though!

 

[Serrin]

Somebody please clarify for me before I make a silly assumption. "Battery" bird? Does this indicate a bird that has previously lead a life less than idyllic? Perhaps similar to those of dogs and cats that have been abused and are subsequently rescued by concerned citizens?

This is just one of many terms used around here that I'm just not familiar with. Any enlightenment is greatly appreciated!

 

[fhdogs]

A battery bird is a caged bird. From a "factory farm".

More info here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battery_cage

BTW: Congrats on the adoption!

 

[canada-goose]

Any idea how an American can adopt a few? I want to help... but how? It makes me sad to think of their terrible lives. Oh, I want to help!

 

[Dirty Dozen]

I am picking up 2 more tomorrow. Also picking up 4 for a friend. I live on Long Island where there are lots of farms with fresh eggs & no egg factories. I've tried finding battery hens, even contacted PETA with no reply. I happened to find these at a local feed store. Don't know where he got them. Check to see if you have any egg factories in your area. These birds sell reeeealy cheap from those places when ready to go to slaughter. Can't figure out how to post pics!

 

[barred-rocks-rock]

where can i get one?

 

[cmom]

Do you have any pictures?

 

[eggsrcool]

I adopted 2 rescue hens from Little Hen Rescue and unfortunately one died within the first week, the other one is laying eggs and is really happy