What do hens need to be happy?

The hens that lay our eggs today are smart, quirky and sociable creatures. Descended from jungle fowl, they still possess instincts strongly aligned with seeking shelter in vegetation and roosting up high at night to keep away from predators.

Like other birds and mammals, hens are sentient which means they can feel positive and negative feelings like fear, distress and enjoyment. The science is clear about what hens need to have a better life – and if we all have a better understanding of what these things are, it affects not only the decisions we make at the supermarket but also the way egg farming in Australia can look in the future.

Read More: https://www.rspca.org.au/blog/2021/what-do-hens-need-be-happy