#rescuedhens

Ever met someone with TWO BUTTS?! Now you have! This little leghorn hen, Little Love, was rescued from a battery cage egg farm in 2017. At a 18 months old she was considered “spent” and saved from gassing to be brought to permanent sanctuary at Blackberry Creek. While birds typically have one “vent” which functions both to release waste and lay eggs, Little Love has two! She was quite the exciting patient at @medicalcenterforbirds this week where she is being treated for an ovarian obstruction, a condition quite common for hens whose bodies have been exploited by the egg industry. This is exactly where your donations to the sanctuary go... to help animals like Little Love have the best possible medical care after they are rescued from horrendous conditions. At her visit she got an ultrasound to identify the obstructed ovary, a hormone implant to stop ovulation, and antibiotics and anti- inflammatories to minimize infection and prepare her body for surgery (likely 4-6 weeks from now). We are so grateful for all of our supporters who give generously so that animals who need help have no financial obstacles in the way of exemplary veterinary cate. THANK YOU and stay tuned to keep up with her journey. ♥️ #twobuttsarebetterthanone #littlelove #rescuedhens #loveoneanother #veganforher #veterinariansrock #thankyou #friendnotfood #hensofinstagram #rescuedhen #savedfromslaughter #eggindustrysurvivor #chickensofig #chickencare #chickenlovers #sweetgirl #sanctuarylife #farmanimalsanctuary #animalrescue #blackberrycreek #farmsanctuary #veterinarymedicine #veterinarylife #veterinaryanatomy #vetschool #likebobsburgers #twobuttedgoat @bobsburgersfox (at Blackberry Creek Farm Animal Sanctuary) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ4CSQpsqbv/?igshid=1jo635ehn4da4

It’s been so fun watching the newly rescued hens explore the outdoors and try new foods...both things they’ve never gotten to do after living 18 months on an egg farm. Today was zucchini which was a hit, but so far their favorites are grapes and tomatoes. 🍇 🍅 🐓 Don’t forget that terms like “cage-free” and “humanely-raised” are just words the industry uses to make consumers feel better about exploiting animals. These ladies were from a “cage-free” farm in Northern CA and are riddled with parasites, had never been in the sun, and will likely have lifelong health issues (1 in 3 will statistically die of reproductive cancers) because of the incredible burden placed on their bodies to produce an unnatural amount of eggs. There are many wonderful egg alternatives for cooking and baking that we encourage everyone to try, our favorites being @justeggofficial and @bobsredmill egg replacer. #theirbodiesnotyourfood #wemustdobetterhumans #loveoneanother #rescuedhens #blackberrycreek #bekind (at Blackberry Creek Farm Animal Sanctuary) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCzEFYEsQCF/?igshid=s6dso9avciw2

my beautiful, smart and highly unappreciated cuties 🐔 . . . #chicken #chickens #hens #hen #batteryhen #rescuedanimals #rescuedchickens #rescuedhens #animalsanctuary #animalshelter #horsesanctuary #horseshelter #farmanimals #rescuedfarmanimals #animalphotography (at TARA - Schronisko dla Koni)

Animal Place’s Rescue Ranch caregiver Darren, manager Jan, along with intern Beth Anne & caregiver Blake enjoying some quality time with a few rescued hens.

January 17 in Milpitas at the Humane Society of Silicon Valley