How easily do Ex-Battery hens adapt to a free range life?
It is a difficult time for a battery hen when she comes out of a cage, even though it is for a much better life. Hens are creatures of habbit and anything different can cause them to be stressed and a little nervous. There are many things they will not understand at first, like being able to scratch the ground beneath their feet. This is one of the most natural behaviours for a hen though and will soon return. It is one of the most amazing sights seeing hens taking their first few steps out of their house. Within a few days they will be moving around, exploring their new home and enjoying a free range life. After a few weeks, their new feathers will start to grow, and within a couple of months, they will soon look like ‘normal’ hens again.
