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Mississippi
Enjoying her place in the sun
Facts about Mississippi
How I got my name: Mississippi is known as the birthplace of the Blues, and this little hen experiences anxiety around other hens due to past close confinement
Arrived: Recently in 2026
Birthday: Estimated to be around one year old
Favourite Snack: Grain and grass
Quirky habit/Superpower: Loves to spread her wings in the sunlight
A place in the sun
Found cold, alone and stressed on the floor of a chicken slaughterhouse, a battery hen was rescued and eventually found her way to Liberation Sanctuary.
She was renamed Mississippi, renowned as the birthplace of the Blues, as this beautiful hen still struggles around others of her own kind, a response to the trauma she experienced in close confinement.
However, Mississippi has found her joy in the most natural of places – spending time in the sun. She loves stretching out her wings to maximise the sunlight falling on her frail body. It’s amazing to observe how quickly battery hens start expressing these natural behaviours after a lifetime in captivity.
It shouldn’t be too long before Mississippi’s feathers regrow, and hopefully her anxiety will reduce in time. With the love and care of the Liberation Sanctuary team, she will recover and thrive.
Will you be Mississippi’s friend?
Will you sponsor Mississippi and help us continue to provide the love and specialised care she needs? Your monthly support ensures Mississippi can live out her days soaked in the warmth of the sun.
You will receive a digital gift certificate and PDF story within 48 hours of sponsoring her.
Please, donate today to help us keep Mississippi’s promise of freedom alive.
