The Hen House

Mary was a battery hen
She laid her eggs each day at ten
Ten thousand others in her shed
Always warm and always fed.

She didn’t know that there was more
Not far away outside the door
She ate her food and had a drink
Because she wasn’t bred to think.

At night the lights were dimmed quite low
She never heard a cockerel crow
No perch for her, no day or night
No room to stretch as if in flight.

Then someone said this isn’t fair
We need to think a bit and care
The chickens need to have more space
To spread their wings, it’s a disgrace.

And when some farmers saw the harm
They tried to free range poultry farm
Where hens could scratch and get outside
And if it rained could run and hide

Yes, it costs more for happy hens
It takes more space for bigger pens
But surely it is worth the price
Buy free range eggs, they taste so nice.

So, Mary’s life was not in vain
Now many hens feel sun and rain
And scratch around for worms and seeds
Not feeding others greedy needs.

We all must think and have the choice
Vote with our feet and have a voice
Take the time to check the labels
And buy the best that you are able.

by Jan Millward

OUTFIT: Elise Top/Skirt/Belt by Blueberry ~ NEW in MainStore
HAIR: Isabella by MINA ~ Available at Belle {June 6 to July 3}
HEAD: Catya by CATWA
SKIN: Clara by the Skinnery ~ Available at Anthem {June 3 to June 30}
NECKLACE: Dragonborn Gold Dragon Necklace by Loki ~ Available at The Final Winter {May 30 to June 16}
ARM TATTS: Fedra Arms Tattoo {henna} by Carol G. ~ Available at DUBAI
LEG TATTS: Brisa Leg Tattoo {henna} by Carol G. ~ Available at Shiny Shabby {May 20 to June 15}
SHOES: Clover Boots and Socks by Eudora3d ~ Available at Uber {May 25 to June 23}
POSE: Sweet Reverie {Inside the Heart} by Le Poppycock

DECOR:
Granola – The Homestead Experience gacha. ~ Available at The Arcade {June 1 to June 30}
Granola – Stay Bumble Clothesline and Tub. June groupgift at the frontdesk in the main store.
Serenity Style – The Gardener Corner gacha.
Chickens : JIAN – Chicken Farm Collection.
Fence : JIAN – White Spring Heart Fence
Bench: Nutmeg. Rustic Industrial Table Brown

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