In the U.S. alone, 9.5 billion chickens are raised for meat annually, and yet, they're excluded from federal animal welfare protections.

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

Many of the hens at Farm Sanctuary are survivors of animal agriculture, including cage-free farms. Visitors are often surprised to hear what "cage-free" means for hens, and what it doesn't.

These photos reveal two opposing realities: As our resident animals revel in sanctuary spring, billions of animals suffer in the food system.

Since Billie Eilish’s nick-of-time rescue, sanctuary life has been music to her ears—literally!

Thanks to an inspiring troop of young Eagle Scouts, Farm Sanctuary visitors for years to come will have a place to sit and learn how to help farm animals.

Hundreds of birds were saved. Creamsicle was the last to find his forever home.

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.