Why did the hens object to giving up their eggs?

The hens objected to giving up their eggs because they valued their autonomy and the natural process of laying eggs for their own offspring. They were concerned about losing their ability to nurture and care for their young, as well as the potential exploitation by those who would profit from their labor. Additionally, the hens felt a sense of injustice and resistance against being treated as mere commodities rather than living beings with rights and agency.