Battery hens and claws

rossivale · « **on:** October 25, 2009, 19:39 »

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 · « **Reply #1 on:** October 26, 2009, 09:17 »

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

Flowerpower136 · « **Reply #2 on:** October 26, 2009, 10:24 »

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 · « **Reply #3 on:** October 28, 2009, 19:44 »

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

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