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Farm Animal Awareness Week – Dixie

September 23, 2021

Dixie is an ex-battery hen. From the moment she arrived at the sanctuary, she fell in love with Dave & Lianne’s niece, Syd! Check out their special bond here

Dixie is an ex-battery hen. From the moment she arrived at the sanctuary, she fell in love with Dave & Lianne’s niece, Syd! Check out their special bond here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKGESG16QBQ

Did you know… chickens love to play and will run, jump, and sunbathe when given the chance – yet billions of them spend their lives in cramped sheds or cages with less floor space than an A4 piece of paper.

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