tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1127912716410891264.post1274784521040276597..comments2023-05-29T01:08:41.375-07:00Comments on Oma Socks: Backyard Chickens UpdateBridgethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13225042755175618139noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1127912716410891264.post-10969757079161283052012-08-27T18:02:27.968-07:002012-08-27T18:02:27.968-07:00I can't believe she is not that much older tha...I can't believe she is not that much older than Daisy! I thought a 'retired' industry hen would be older. I had much to learn, and be saddened by, about the egg industry. Luckily I am not supporting it any longer! <br />Thank you!Bridgethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13225042755175618139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1127912716410891264.post-2223685433800887942012-08-25T07:54:45.955-07:002012-08-25T07:54:45.955-07:00Thanks for adopting Rapunzel...she really isn'...Thanks for adopting Rapunzel...she really isn't old at all! probably only about 7-10 months older than Daisy. The egg industry, organic or not, discards/kills hens at a young age of ~13 months. Grant Farms kills them at only 1 1/2 years or less. Chickens can live up to 15 years, but unfortunately, they have been genetically bred to lay an egg a day (not a natural situation) and their little bodies give out within 3-6 years....laying the whole time. <br />So, you literally saved Rapunzel's life! Please consider adopting in the future from Grant Farms' Hen Again adoption program. There's over 10,000 needing homes. Just like adopting from your local humane shelter, it's better than from a breeder (hatcheries). <br />Great story!!!<br />Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10160143105431447191noreply@blogger.com