Audrey
Hello! I'm Audrey!
Pet Pleasures: Taking long, scenic hikes.
Pet Peeves: When people record the entire concert on their cell phones.
Arrived at FARRM: 2026
Sex: Female
Age: 2026
About: In commercial mass-production farming environments, laying hens are typically considered “spent” by just 12–18 months of age. Once egg production begins to decline around the one-year mark, many farms find it more economical to slaughter the hens and replace them with younger birds.
FARRM was contacted by several concerned members of the public after a large commercial farm announced plans to dispose of thousands of 12-month-old laying hens. These hens were scheduled to be gassed to death simply to make room for more “productive” birds.
Determined to help, FARRM stepped in and rescued as many hens as possible, giving 45 deserving girls a second chance at life. While we do not have the capacity to permanently house all 45 hens, we have spent weeks carefully finding loving homes where most of them can safely live out the rest of their lives with the freedom and space they deserve. A small number of these sweet girls will remain in our care and become permanent residents of our hen house.
The condition the hens arrived in was heartbreaking. Many were missing most of their feathers, leaving their frail, undernourished bodies exposed. Their combs were bruised and injured from being trampled, several had no tail feathers, and many appeared to have concerning growths around their eyes. Beyond their physical condition, the emotional trauma was undeniable. The hens were terrified of humans and visibly fearful whenever anyone approached them.
After completing a proper quarantine period, each hen received a full physical assessment. We trimmed overgrown nails, documented visible medical concerns, and fitted each girl with an identification band to help us monitor their ongoing care and medical history. We are incredibly happy to share that, little by little, the ladies are beginning to trust the humans at FARRM and are slowly learning what kindness and safety feel like.
Because of the neglect and hardship they endured early in life, we cannot know what the future holds for these beautiful girls. What we can promise is that, for the rest of their days, they will know only love, compassion, safety, and care.