The novel coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll on millions of people. It's led to the death of millions of animals, too.<br />As supply chains have broken down due to nationwide closures of slaughterhouses, schools and restaurants, farms have had to 'liquidate' their livestock.<br />But according to HuffPost, one Iowa chicken farmer decided to offer his chickens up to the public for free adoption before striking the final blow.<br />Non-profit org Iowa Farm Sanctuary and Michigan Barn Sanctuary managed to save 61 hens at the very last minute.<br />California sanctuary Animal Place even sent a plane to pick up 1,000 chickens! Life for the rescued hens is looking pretty sweet.<br />They’ve perked up. They’re a lot more active. They roam around. They’re acting like real chickens. Jered Camp Founder, Iowa Farm Sanctuary
