# Chicken Pullovers Little Hen Rescue Dresses Birds in Sweaters By Luisa Amanda Gomes | Published 2010-03-23 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-hen-rescue References: [planetgreen.discovery](http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/sweaters-chickens-knitting-group.html) & [littlehenrescue](http://littlehenrescue.co.uk/default.aspx) Little Hen Rescue is a UK-based group that seeks to help battery hens escape a cruel fate and find a new and happier life. This organization [works with farmers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuckle-eggs-range) to provide chickens with another option other than slaughter. From years of mistreatment, battery hens usually come out of farms bald and underweight. Thus, a generous knitting club at the Monkton Elm Garden & Pet Center has knitted [stylish little sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ugly-sweater-x-danish-creamery) for the hens while they recover from their previous abuse. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Animal Welfare:** Opportunity for innovative solutions to improve the treatment of animals in various industries. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Opportunity to create eco-friendly and cruelty-free clothing options for animals and humans. - **Collaborative Partnerships:** Opportunity for organizations to work together to rescue and rehabilitate animals in need. ### Who This Affects Most - **Agriculture:** Opportunity for farmers to implement more ethical practices and find alternative ways to deal with surplus animals. - **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate sustainable and cruelty-free materials in their products and promote animal welfare. - **Nonprofit:** Opportunity for nonprofits and animal rescue organizations to collaborate and support initiatives that improve animal well-being. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Knitted Chicken Bucket Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bucket-hugger.md) - [Giant Chicken-Like Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heir-and-a-spare.md) - [Smart-Designed Chicken Coops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartdesigned-chicken-coops.md) - [Smart Backyard Chicken Coops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-smart-coop.md) - [Cage-Free Chicken Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-chookery.md) - [Tech-Driven Poultry Equipment Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hatching-time.md) - [Automated Coop Doors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/run-chicken-model-t50.md) - [British Barn-Laid Eggs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bird-bros-roost-eggs.md) - [Mobile Chicken Coops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automated-range-coop.md)