Draag bij in de zorg voor hennen gered uit de legindustrie

Feathery Forest, founded in 2019, is a sanctuary where both humans and animals can find peace and truly be themselves.

We provide a permanent home for around 70 animals: 2 pigs, 3 turkeys, 2 guinea fowl, 4 dogs, 6 cats, and lots of chickens. Most of them have been rescued from appalling conditions. Here, they are given the time, space, and care they need to recover and develop their unique personalities.

In addition to our permanent residents, we also rescue hens from the egg industry, who are offered for adoption after a recovery period. Every year, hundreds of laying hens arrive at Feathery Forest, often after enduring a horrible life as caged or barn hens. In 2024 alone, nearly 700 chickens were given a second chance at life with us.

In the industry, these animals are discarded at a young age once their egg production declines or after they sustain injuries. Under normal circumstances, they would end up in a waste container or at the slaughterhouse. We strive to arrange life-saving transport for as many of these hens as possible to Feathery Forest. Their physical and psychological recovery takes time and care, but also funding for food and especially veterinary care. In 2024, these costs amounted to over €12,423.

Every animal that arrives here is given every opportunity for a better life, but we can’t do it without your help. By contributing to veterinary expenses, food, or other needs, you help us give these animals the life they deserve but have never known.