Over the years, Heartwood Haven has rescued 300 former battery cage hens. In the egg laying industry, these hens are kept in cages for 1.5-2 years, their beaks are cut off when they are chicks. These battery cages are stacked on top of each other in huge warehouses that keep their lights on 24/7. The hens never get to experience fresh air, sunshine or scratching dirt. When they arrive to us, their nails are too long, all their feathers are broken or missing and they are nutritionally deficient. Rehabilitation for them isn’t easy as they have to learn to do everyday things like finding food, water and learning life outside and not in a cage.

Ex-battery hens

Rescue Date
January 1, 2018
Story
My Friends
Ronnie and Jocelyn
Ronnie and Jocelyn are broad-breasted white turkeys. They are sweet and curious and love to explore and welcome visitors. Ronnie…
Molly and Friends
Molly is a survivor of the egg industry. She arrived with a broken leg, a common occurence for battery cage…