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PHOTOS: Thousands of chickens freed in Vacaville after life of egg production

ByWayne Freedman KGO logo
Tuesday, July 4, 2017

VACAVILLE, Calif. (KGO) -- Why did the chickens cross the Bay Area? To become free. Thousands of egg-laying hens were set free in Vacaville Monday after living their lives as egg producers. Check out the photos below, and here for the full story.


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