Almost 100 rescued chickens - saved from an egg farm by Animal Place sanctuary - embarked on their new lives in loving homes on Saturday, when PETA’s Los Angeles headquarters, the Bob Barker Building, hosted the biggest chicken adoption event ever. "These birds will never be used as egg-laying machines or cut up for dinner - they'll be family companions, as beloved as any dog or cat," said Animal Place Executive Director Kim Sturla. Guests snacked on vegan chicken-salad sandwiches and washed them down with vegan eggnog. The birds had a blast, too, creating abstract art with non-toxic paints. The chickens were rescued from an egg farm that was "depopulating" birds who were no longer productive. This is done at farms all over the country - even at so-called "humane" or "free-range" farms. You can help chickens everywhere by refusing to buy any eggs and instead using egg-free options for baking and cooking. (peta.org)