Farm animals have so much in common with the dogs we share our homes and hearts with—and chickens are no exception!

From feathered fowl to giant ruminants, farm animals are endlessly fascinating.

Thanks to a cruelty case and a multi-sanctuary collaboration, hundreds of chickens rescued from cockfighting have found a second chance.

Yes, beef production is fueling our climate crisis, but here's why consuming more chicken isn't the answer.

Chickens can anticipate the future! That's not the only fun fact about these sentient birds that may surprise you.

Farm Sanctuary’s Published Research Study Offers New Understanding of Chicken Emotion

When Viva Rescue leaped into action to save 51 chickens, Farm Sanctuary was there to help.

Animals sold and raised for food are treated like products, often causing immense suffering. Magik hen survived transport in a plastic bag inside the trunk of a car.

Farm Sanctuary's Joys of Learning study is an ethical, voluntary, and 100% chicken-focused project giving chickens the opportunity to learn — and have fun.

Have you ever sat down and just watched chickens? Many people are so used to the word “chicken” only being applied to a “processed food” that seeing them alive is surprising. But it doesn’t take long to make the connection: Each is an individual with their own personality. National Poultry Day, March 19th, was originally set aside as yet another opportunity to exploit these sentient, sensitive animals. But today—like every day at Farm Sanctuary—we celebrate chickens and their right to lives of their own.