It's encouraging to read, on so many forums, stories from novice poultry keepers about how much they are enjoying caring for these ex-battery hens.
Little Hen is getting stronger day by day, she was rescued by Phil (who is doing a fantastic job of nursing Little Hen), she still has a long way to go but slowly does it. She has had her claws trimmed and her beak trimmed and is eating and drinking, she is so weak that she finds it hard to stand un-aided. I can't help but pray that this little lady makes a full recovery, how can anyone consider buying eggs from caged hens.
The next rescue is due to take place in October and anyone wishing to put their names down to re-home hens should visit the North London Hen Rescue website.
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One of our first ex-battery hens was in as bad a condition as Little Hen. We called ours Lizzie (Thin Lizzie). She made a full recovery in time so there's a very good chance Little Hen will too.
Hi Susi - Thanks for your words of encouragement. I hope she does make a full recovery. Phil who rescued her from a cage of 7 hens said she was found in the front curled in a tight ball. The cages are designed for 5 hens, some had 7 hens each, a cockerel was rescued. This is a disgusting way for these poor hens to have spent a year!!
Please send Little Hen my very best wishes. I hope we will soon the end o this abomination called battery eggs. How can such cruelty be legally allowed?
Love,
Antonio
London
Antonio - thank you for your kind words. I have just checked out your blog and was amazed to see Jo with one of her hens rescued last week. Jo is the co-ordinator for the Norfolk area. Wow. Thank you and bless you!
Greta xx
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