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Heartwarming Story Of A Chicken Named Victoria Who Found A Loving Home After Escaping A Factory Farm
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Heartwarming Story Of A Chicken Named Victoria Who Found A Loving Home After Escaping A Factory Farm

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There is no doubt that factory farms are some of the cruelest places on Earth. Yet amongst the tales of tragedy, there are stories of hope.

This is the story of how one chicken was rescued and was given what most factory-farmed animals will never receive—a name and a home.

Open Cages are running an anti-factory farming campaign in the UK. You can help shut these farms down by adding your name to the petition.

More info: banfactoryfarms.org | opencages.org

Our story begins in Denmark amidst the cold snow of winter. Freezing and starving, a stray chicken was found in a local’s garden

Alone and scared, she had escaped from a local chicken farm and was looking for safety

Sanctuary owners Lina Lind Christensen and her husband gave her a home

They named her Victoria

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Exhausted from the stress of her journey, Victoria slept for days

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Then, as time went by, she started to find love and comfort in her human guardians

She felt so safe with them, she even started napping with Lina’s husband!

She had found the safety and love that she desperately needed

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After days of sleeping, Victoria’s personality began to come out. She was very curious

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And she loved the green open space of the garden

Victoria enjoys soaking in the sun

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And often looks out for butterflies and blackbirds to chase

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Yet she still finds time to cuddle with her humans

Unfortunately, sleeping outside in the cold after her escape continued to affect Victoria. The tips of her toes had to be amputated as her feathers were not thick enough to keep them warm

But Victoria is a fighter and she recovered quickly. She’s not bothered by her strange looking toes!

What matters most is that she’s happy and free to roam with her friends

Victoria is one of the lucky few chickens to escape the horrors of broiler (meat) farms

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Victoria is loved and cared for and has been given the chance for her personality to blossom

Millions of broiler chickens like Victoria are not so lucky

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They spend their days in packed and filthy conditions

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With no access to the outdoors or natural light

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They do not grow at a normal pace. Rapid weight gain means many of these chickens cannot stand

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Many die as the strain on their hearts becomes too much to bear. This is no life for any living being

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They need the help of animal lovers like Lina and like you

To fight for a world where all chickens are given the chance to be free and loved

Open Cages are saying NO to factory farming to save chickens like Victoria from cruelty. And you can join by signing the petition!

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spiritwolf avatar
spirit wolf
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

May you live a long and happy life Victoria. Happy for her but so sad for the others :'(

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RJ
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Happened to visit a pig slaughter plant like 15 years ago, never ate pork or beef after that. If you want to know the horrors happening is these farms, you must visit one, you will get to know that all those "humane killing" is a lie. Or you can watch the documentary named "Farm to Fridge", it shows the reality behind these animal slaughter houses.

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RJ
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

@Samantha Egg farms also have their own fair share of animal cruelty in the form of chick culling. These farms buy chicks from industrial hatcheries, the male chicks are killed as they cannot lay eggs and they are not suitable for chicken-meat production. They are killed by either grinding them alive or by stuffing them in trash bags.

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Claire
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

More important than signing the petition is STOP PAYING FOR THIS! Every time you buy meat, dairy, eggs, or any other animal products you are paying for animals like Victoria to be abused and killed. Go vegan.

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Chris DiFonso
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Factory farming is an abomination. I know the point is to make food affordable, but I can't help thinking there's a better way.

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fatso ratso
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is sad to think that many of these chickens can have a loving home and be the great chicken she turned out to be but they just don't have the chance.

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Amsterdude
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Now, this is a story all about how this chicks life got flipped-turned upside down and I'd like to take a minute just cluck right there I'll tell you how it became the princess of a coop called Bell Egg

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nala simba
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Outrageous that any animal is mistreated or eaten. There is no excuse these days for devouring any living being. I have no intention of preaching, but personally, the idea and the texture makes me sick. Thank God at least for sparing Victoria and the kind people who found her and are looking after her wellbeing. Shame she lost her toes, but this might be a small price to pay a life that was hers anyway.

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Flisey
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't know how people can meat from animals living in such poor conditions.

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Pretty Pangolin
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes, the poor things are literally helplessly lying in s***. Even if you're not a vegetarian, this can't be what you want.

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Nora
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Link the petition in the article, please! You could make a big difference by doing so.

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Fulllength
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Reminds me of the anime "Promised NeverLand" Look it up you won't be disappointed

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Pretty Pangolin
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My physical therapist has a flock of assorted chickens; they are pets and produce eggs. None of them would ever end up on the dinner table. They're all females except for one male who loves to protect the 'girls.' The chicken seller included him as a 'freebie' just to provide warmth for the other baby chicks when they were shipped. He's a lucky boy!

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Oskar vanZandt
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We all need to eat less meat and other animal products... so much less that no factory farms are needed anymore! All animals that are used for food production- milk, eggs, wool, meat etc. need to have a decent standard of living at the very least.

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Elizabeth Molloy
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Many of these chickens are still alive when they go into the broiler!

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Bird lover
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Factory farms need to be abolished. The chickens should be raised with lots of room and kill humanely when they get sick or are in pain then that meat can be sold. That's my take on them.

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Natalie KS
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No one is saying we should ban eating chicken. Cruel factory farms must be banned. There are safer and far more humane farming practises out there.

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LoL.alpaca
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3 years ago

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i mean chicken tastes good tho........ (it was a joke i was jk)

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spirit wolf
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

May you live a long and happy life Victoria. Happy for her but so sad for the others :'(

rinjishvsreedhar avatar
RJ
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Happened to visit a pig slaughter plant like 15 years ago, never ate pork or beef after that. If you want to know the horrors happening is these farms, you must visit one, you will get to know that all those "humane killing" is a lie. Or you can watch the documentary named "Farm to Fridge", it shows the reality behind these animal slaughter houses.

rinjishvsreedhar avatar
RJ
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

@Samantha Egg farms also have their own fair share of animal cruelty in the form of chick culling. These farms buy chicks from industrial hatcheries, the male chicks are killed as they cannot lay eggs and they are not suitable for chicken-meat production. They are killed by either grinding them alive or by stuffing them in trash bags.

Load More Replies...
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Claire
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

More important than signing the petition is STOP PAYING FOR THIS! Every time you buy meat, dairy, eggs, or any other animal products you are paying for animals like Victoria to be abused and killed. Go vegan.

chrisdifonso avatar
Chris DiFonso
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Factory farming is an abomination. I know the point is to make food affordable, but I can't help thinking there's a better way.

mirimandel avatar
fatso ratso
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is sad to think that many of these chickens can have a loving home and be the great chicken she turned out to be but they just don't have the chance.

danielnegrijn avatar
Amsterdude
Community Member
3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Now, this is a story all about how this chicks life got flipped-turned upside down and I'd like to take a minute just cluck right there I'll tell you how it became the princess of a coop called Bell Egg

nalasimba avatar
nala simba
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Outrageous that any animal is mistreated or eaten. There is no excuse these days for devouring any living being. I have no intention of preaching, but personally, the idea and the texture makes me sick. Thank God at least for sparing Victoria and the kind people who found her and are looking after her wellbeing. Shame she lost her toes, but this might be a small price to pay a life that was hers anyway.

jennihartxxx avatar
Flisey
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't know how people can meat from animals living in such poor conditions.

elizabethcwest avatar
Pretty Pangolin
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes, the poor things are literally helplessly lying in s***. Even if you're not a vegetarian, this can't be what you want.

Load More Replies...
noramarieask avatar
Nora
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Link the petition in the article, please! You could make a big difference by doing so.

lovemeorlovemylove avatar
Fulllength
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Reminds me of the anime "Promised NeverLand" Look it up you won't be disappointed

elizabethcwest avatar
Pretty Pangolin
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My physical therapist has a flock of assorted chickens; they are pets and produce eggs. None of them would ever end up on the dinner table. They're all females except for one male who loves to protect the 'girls.' The chicken seller included him as a 'freebie' just to provide warmth for the other baby chicks when they were shipped. He's a lucky boy!

dutchvanzandt avatar
Oskar vanZandt
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We all need to eat less meat and other animal products... so much less that no factory farms are needed anymore! All animals that are used for food production- milk, eggs, wool, meat etc. need to have a decent standard of living at the very least.

lizmolloy1969 avatar
Elizabeth Molloy
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Many of these chickens are still alive when they go into the broiler!

adrianacoppage avatar
Bird lover
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Factory farms need to be abolished. The chickens should be raised with lots of room and kill humanely when they get sick or are in pain then that meat can be sold. That's my take on them.

virus24 avatar
gnatsin avatar
Natalie KS
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No one is saying we should ban eating chicken. Cruel factory farms must be banned. There are safer and far more humane farming practises out there.

Load More Replies...
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LoL.alpaca
Community Member
3 years ago

This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

i mean chicken tastes good tho........ (it was a joke i was jk)

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