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Factory Farming
Advocacy Action
Postmaster General: Most Americans don’t want day-old chicks shipped by mail
In an open letter to the incoming postmaster general, Gene Baur of Farm Sanctuary urges USPS to stop shipping baby birds.
In an open letter to the incoming postmaster general, Gene Baur of Farm Sanctuary urges USPS to stop shipping baby birds.
In an open letter to the incoming postmaster general, Gene Baur of Farm Sanctuary urges USPS to stop shipping baby birds.
June 9, 2025
Factory Farming
Rescue Story
Six Rescue Farm Animals Who Went From Suffering to Sanctuary
On National Animal Rights Day and every day, we celebrate the hundreds of rescued farm animals living at Farm Sanctuary.
On National Animal Rights Day and every day, we celebrate the hundreds of rescued farm animals living at Farm Sanctuary.
On National Animal Rights Day and every day, we celebrate the hundreds of rescued farm animals living at Farm Sanctuary.
May 29, 2025
Rescue
Rescue Story
These Hens Are Safe Because One Young Person Saw Them as Friends, Not Food
Sometimes, just one act of compassion from a kind young heart can save a life—or three!
Sometimes, just one act of compassion from a kind young heart can save a life—or three!
Sometimes, just one act of compassion from a kind young heart can save a life—or three!
May 8, 2025
Factory Farming
News & Lifestyle
Sanctuary Questions: Why Do You Play Music for the Animals?
If you follow us on social media, you’ve probably seen us playing music for some of the rescued animals who live at Farm Sanctuary. Have you ever wondered why?
If you follow us on social media, you’ve probably seen us playing music for some of the rescued animals who live at Farm Sanctuary. Have you ever wondered why?
If you follow us on social media, you’ve probably seen us playing music for some of the rescued animals who live at Farm Sanctuary. Have you ever wondered why?
March 13, 2025
Factory Farming
Rescue Story
Neighbors & Rescuers Team Up to Save a Brave Hen, the Last of Her Flock
Meleys hen is as fierce as her namesake dragon. Her abandoned flock was nearly wiped out by coyotes—but Meleys survived. Then, a group of neighbors united to save her!
Meleys hen is as fierce as her namesake dragon. Her abandoned flock was nearly wiped out by coyotes—but Meleys survived. Then, a group of neighbors united to save her!
Meleys hen is as fierce as her namesake dragon. Her abandoned flock was nearly wiped out by coyotes—but Meleys survived. Then, a group of neighbors united to save her!
October 10, 2024
Factory Farming
Rescue Story
Growing Up at Farm Sanctuary: What Life Should Look Like for Farm Animals
Some of our residents grow up at sanctuary. A lucky few are even born in our care, knowing a lifetime of love.
Some of our residents grow up at sanctuary. A lucky few are even born in our care, knowing a lifetime of love.
Some of our residents grow up at sanctuary. A lucky few are even born in our care, knowing a lifetime of love.
August 19, 2024
Factory Farming
News & Lifestyle
Do Farm Animals Really Need Enrichment? Yes, and Here’s Why.
In farm animal rescue, it's important that we give individuals the life they deserve, not just a better life than they had before.
In farm animal rescue, it's important that we give individuals the life they deserve, not just a better life than they had before.
In farm animal rescue, it's important that we give individuals the life they deserve, not just a better life than they had before.
April 15, 2024
Rescue
Rescue Story
You Won’t Believe This Rescued Rooster’s Before and After Photos
Looking at Joe Boo rooster today, happily strutting around our Los Angeles sanctuary, one might never know how sick and in desperate need of care he once was.
Looking at Joe Boo rooster today, happily strutting around our Los Angeles sanctuary, one might never know how sick and in desperate need of care he once was.
Looking at Joe Boo rooster today, happily strutting around our Los Angeles sanctuary, one might never know how sick and in desperate need of care he once was.
February 26, 2024
Factory Farming
News & Lifestyle
Sanctuary Questions: What Do Farm Animal Sanctuaries Do with Their Eggs?
Hens exploited for egg production have been selectively bred to lay an unnaturally high number of eggs, which maximizes profit but at the expense of animal welfare.
Hens exploited for egg production have been selectively bred to lay an unnaturally high number of eggs, which maximizes profit but at the expense of animal welfare.
Hens exploited for egg production have been selectively bred to lay an unnaturally high number of eggs, which maximizes profit but at the expense of animal welfare.
January 11, 2024
Factory Farming
News & Lifestyle
Deadly Bird Flu Returns to U.S. Turkey Industry, as Thanksgiving Slaughter Looms for 46M Birds
As we near Thanksgiving, a holiday for which approximately 46 million turkeys will be slaughtered, these innocent birds face another deadly threat in the form of avian flu’s return to the U.S. turkey industry.
As we near Thanksgiving, a holiday for which approximately 46 million turkeys will be slaughtered, these innocent birds face another deadly threat in the form of avian flu’s return to the U.S. turkey industry.
As we near Thanksgiving, a holiday for which approximately 46 million turkeys will be slaughtered, these innocent birds face another deadly threat in the form of avian flu’s return to the U.S. turkey industry.
October 13, 2023