In early September, we welcomed a group of ex-battery hens to our flock. They were leaving behind a life in cages, and needed to adjust to free-range life! Just over a month on, they have put on muscle weight, grown bright new feathers and are filled with confidence. We look forward to introducing them to the rest of our flock in due time, but are thrilled with the girls’ progress so far.
- Rolling in the soil is a new experience for the hens.
- Hens enjoying the sunshine.
- Standing tall!
- Our hens have put on weight and new feathers since their arrival.
- Hens discovering the joys of a dirtbath!
- Taking a closer look at the camera.
- The birds’ combs are also starting to reduce in size and brigthen.
- Within the first two weeks of arriving, the hens began to show signs of new feather growth.
- The girls are strong, healthy and almost ready to meet the rest of the flock.