Grandma is our oldest hen, and despite her age, she still runs around throughout the day, digging up worms and scratching in the grass for seeds. Hens live up to 8-10 years of age, but in battery farms they are slaughtered at 18 months because their egg production temporarily decreases. Thankfully Grandma has had a chance to live well into her twilight years here at the Sanctuary!
The Sanctuary is an animal refuge run by Shawn Bishop and Michael Dixon in Matakana, New Zealand. We provide a safe haven for abused and neglected animals, and care for injured or orphaned native birds. A charitable trust has been established for this purpose.
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