Lucky Hen Escapes Cruel Fate

A new series of photos highlights the cruel poultry industry and a few birds who have been lucky enough to escape. On her site, photographer Tamara Kenneally details the story of a “free-range hen who escaped slaughter by hiding from factory farm workers.

“Pirate was so sick, it was thought she wouldn’t make it. Her amazing carer worked around the clock with this girl to help her get back to health. She had one eye that wasn’t able to open, hence her name, Kenneally explains.

She continues, “All chickens like Pirate want is a chance to live free of fear and pain, with the choice to live as they choose. Using them for eggs and meat takes all these choices away from them. They aren’t ours to use as we please.

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(photo: Tamara Kenneally)