Chickens Matter!

Did you know that May is International Respect for Chickens month? We didn’t know that either until we talked in-depth with rescuer Lindsey White of ChickensMatter.org. Lindsey tells her moving story of how she transitioned from a farmer to rescuer.

You’ll hear stories of some of her most challenging rescues and get to know some of the personalities of the animals she cares for.

Some additional facts:

Chickens can distinguish among more than 100 faces of members of their species. They can also recognize people, as Lindsey explains.
Contrary to commonly spread misinformation, chickens feel pain and distress.
Chickens form a social structure among themselves. This is where the phrase, “pecking order” originates.
The natural lifespan of a chicken is between five and eleven years. Sadly, most birds raised for food only live 41 days before being slaughtered. They are pumped with hormones to grow quickly.

UPDATE: Due to personal reasons, Lindsey has stepped away from chickensmatter.org so the links to website have been removed.

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