ANNI
Anni, Rita and Karla were "project hens" to increase the pheasant population. Their task was to hatch the pheasant eggs and teach the pheasant chicks to fly.
Once the bush hens (which are very brute and excellent fliers) had done their job, they were useless and should be slaughtered.
In September 2023, ten of these project hens were rescued from certain death. Three of them have taken up residence at our animal sanctuary and seven hens have been passed on to good hands in the surrounding area.
BEA
Bea is a separation hen from a human relationship break-up. She moved to the life farm in July 2022.
Bea is curious and cheeky. However, she can also get on people's nerves and is then reprimanded by Wendelstein, for example.
FRIEDA
Frieda was rescued together with Paula because a breeder wanted to reduce his stock.
Frieda moved into the sanctuary in October 2023 and has found her new home here.
HENRY
We took Henry in together with his son Louie in March 2022, as the two of them were no longer getting along with a rival in their old home. Unfortunately, things got so bad with them too some time later that Louie "moved" again.
Henry is a gentleman and does a good job with his flock of hens. He also takes exemplary care of new arrivals to help them settle in.
Karla
Karla, Anni and Rita were "project hens" to increase the pheasant population. Their task was to hatch the pheasant eggs and teach the pheasant chicks to fly.
Once the bush hens (which are very brute and excellent fliers) had done their job, they were useless and should be slaughtered.
In September 2023, ten of these project hens were rescued from certain death. Three of them have taken up residence at our animal sanctuary and seven hens have been passed on to good hands in the surrounding area.
LEA
Lea was the only one of her kind to be given away to a poultry breeding club (the previous owner had noticed that the very large cockerel was causing her stress and would not leave her alone). There she lived with many different chickens, ducks and pigeons, but without a suitable friend.
In October 2023, we brought Lea to us at the sanctuary, where she has the chance to make new friends among her peers.
PAULA
Paula was rescued together with Frieda because a breeder wanted to reduce his stock.
Paula moved into the sanctuary in October 2023 and has found her new home here.
RITA
Rita, Anni and Karla were "project hens" to increase the pheasant population. Their task was to hatch the pheasant eggs and teach the pheasant chicks to fly.
Once the bush hens (which are very brute and excellent fliers) had done their job, they were useless and should be slaughtered.
In September 2023, ten of these project hens were rescued from certain death. Three of them have taken up residence at our animal sanctuary and seven hens have been passed on to good hands in the surrounding area.
SCHNACK
Like Schnik, Schnack belonged to the Asbach-Günther team and has therefore been part of the sanctuary family from the very beginning.
When Schnack lays an egg, the whole farm hears it because she announces it loudly.
SCHNIK
Schnik originally belonged to the Asbach-Günther team and has therefore been with the sanctuary from the very beginning.
Schnik is the double Lottchen with Schnack. The two are inseparable and look quite similar. However, Schnik has black spots on his chest feathers, which Schnack has probably nipped off.
SCHUPPE
Schuppe moved to the sanctuary together with Shy, Berta (†) and Stürmchen (†) in July 2020. The 4 hens were rescued as they would otherwise have been "ejected" at just one year old, as is common practice in the laying industry.
Schuppe is very people-oriented. If you spend time in the small animal enclosure, she likes to join you.
SCOOBY
Scooby was also part of the Asbach-Günther squad and has therefore been with us from the very beginning.
Scooby is a friendly hen, quite reserved and unobtrusive. She is a noble and distinguished lady who stands out with her looks.
SHY
Shy moved into the Lebenshof together with Schuppe, Berta (†) and Stürmchen (†) in July 2020 and thus escaped the "stabling".
Shy took a long time to shed the traces of factory farming and needed extra attention. Today she is our sunshine and Joar's best friend.
As soon as Shy's name is called, she comes running at lightning speed in the hope that there is something tasty to eat.
TARA
Tara moved in with Thea and Thilda at the animal sanctuary in June 2023 and was thus rescued from factory farming and "stabling".
Tara is a proud but very trusting chicken lady. Her graceful posture is reminiscent of a ballerina.
THEA
Together with Tara and Thilda, Thea has been part of the sanctuary family since June 2023, adding to the flock of hens around Henry the cockerel.
Thea is friendly and trusting.
THILDA
Thilda, like Tara and Thea, moved into the sanctuary in June 2023.
When she came to us, she was small and thin and her plumage clearly showed the consequences of factory farming. However, these traces are now becoming increasingly blurred.
Thilda follows you wherever you go. She also enjoys exploring the pasture with the pigs and turkeys.