Ex-Battery Hens * pics added*Updated

[Chickenmaven]

Jenna - your boy looks like a good little chicken farmer... old soul.

 

[LindsayB]

Its sad to imagine what those hens went through for a year trapped in those disgusting cages. Its great to see them in a better place, being able to WALK, scratch and just be a normal chicken! Good for ya'll for rescuing those girls and giving them a great life. And thats one handsome little man you have there!

I too would love to adopt some ex-battery hens, but I can't seem to find any info on it in the US. I think its time to make a new thread....

 

[Tamrajh]

I bought 13 2 weeks ago for $4 a piece. Evidently there is some place in Idaho that has them and this guy bought a few hundred of them (like 600) to sell. He lives in West Haven, UT just in case any of you are close to there and looking for some of the girls.
My girls aren't laying yet though. I'm hoping they'll start soon.

 

[AHappychick]

Just look at those poor hens, and this is what we EAT in the store, I dont understand why people dont see how wrong our food system is! You are very good people for giving them a new chance at life. I am sure they will return the loe right back in the form of lots of happy clucking and lots of yummy eggs

Enjoy!!! very nice coop too!

 

[okiegirl]

Why are they're combs so pale?

 

[fiberart57]

Before I got my chickens, I watched this video on egg production, I forget the name but it's put out by an ag college, and the hens on the video had really pale combs as well. I just figured that it was due to living on the edge nutritionally. Most of their nutritional intake is converted to eggs and possibly the lack of exercise has something to do with it.

I'll bet that their combs start regaining their color with more nutrition and sunlight. Look at the comb colors on the exbat that the young farmer is holding. How nice that looks.

Congratulations on the save. I feel the same way about animals, including the little Beta fish trapped in cups in pet stores.

Mary

 

[Alabama ee]

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They probably have been laying a while on the minimum amount of feed needed. They need some good food and rest. Not to mention being able to move around a little and get some sun.Nice fresh grass and fresh air will do wonders for them. I bet in another few weeks they will be looking better with nice red combs.

 

[ancona91]

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Hello!!!
I'm so glad to see that there are kind people out there willing to give these poor girls a chance at a normal, happy fulfilled life......the life they were meant to live. Kudos to the both of you!!!! I know you'll do a fantastic job !!!
I,too, would LOVE to adopt some ex-battery hens.......but have no idea where to even start looking. It would be great if we here in the States could organize some kind of rescue system for these hens!!! Any ideas?!?
Kathy in Upstate NY

 

[WoodlandWoman]

Their combs will probably shrink down over time, too. Then they'll be able to see a little better. Poor girls!

 

[cparian]

I got 6 about 2 years ago at a flea market. They also had the top beaks missing & the pale combs. I didn't get an egg from them for months. When they first came home they huddled in a bunch on the coop floor scared to death of me. Now they are free ranging around the barn, have bright red combs, & are the first to run up to me for treats. I get an egg most everyday from them. I only have 2 left here at my farm. I lost 2 to internal laying & I gave 2 to a friend who had just lost her chickens(to old age!) Her two are still running around too. It was very rewarding to see them transform.