Time and again, we receive inquiries from animal welfare activists who want to rescue chickens in need. These are usually chickens that are just 18 months old and are to be sorted out or slaughtered. At this age, the animals are moulting and do not lay eggs for a short time. As it is cheaper for the producers to simply replace the stock, it is not uncommon for thousands of animals to be sent to their deaths. Time and again we try to help and take in hens. Ayla is one of them and can stay with us forever.