[rossivale]

Good Evening

My neighbour picked up a few ex battery hens today, and I have taken two of them as my 6 chicks have turned into 3 boys and 3 girls , (need to re-home the boys)

I was really shocked at the length of claw on the hens, would it be ok to clip them back? some of the hens had a job to stand!  Would this be due entirey to their claws or are they kept in cramp conditions, and not used to standing?

 I have seen how meat hens are kept, but I have no idea of the living conditions of egg hens.  Can imagine it is not a pretty sight though.  Any info would be greatly appreciated.
thanks
Jo

[Roughlee Handled]

Leave the claws if it is not hindering the movement of the chicken.
They wear them down in no time.

[Flowerpower136]

Our ex batts came from battery hen welfare trust, and they had their nails clipped before being rehomed.  It its a problem, perhaps go back to where they came from for some help? 

[rossivale]

thanks for the replies, they are doing fine now, they are even venturing outside,

will take some pics soon and pop them on

thanks again
Jo