Hens Need A Home

140 hens, just days away from slaughter, arrived at the Marin Humane Society this weekend from a Northern California egg production facility. More than 500 hens in total were brought to area humane organizations where they will be placed for adoption as pets and egg layers.

“Every year more than 250 million hens are slaughtered at 2 years of age because their egg production no longer supports the bottom line,” said Suzanne Golt, executive director of the Marin Humane Society. “We’re happy to be able to provide these 140 hens, who have lived in cramped cages their entire short lives, the opportunity to spread their wings and enjoy a dust bath for the first time.”

The Marin Humane Society is hoping to find homes for the hens before the holidays. If you are interested in adopting a hen(s), please call 415.506.6225. Along with the Marin Humane Society, the hens have been placed for adoption with Animal Place in Vacaville and the Humane Society & SPCA of Sonoma County.

Comments

[Pam Galliazzo]

Hi, I can take some. I live in Calaveras County and already have chickens, let me know how to get them.
Thanks