"The British Hen Welfare Trust, founded by Jane Howorth, rehomes ex-commercial laying hens at the end of their laying cycle, usually when they are about 18 months old. Instead of ending up as chicken nuggets, the hens get the chance to enjoy a more peaceful retirement, scratching around in people's gardens."
"Away from the farms, a domesticated hen can live for 5 to 10 years, and some will still provide you with eggs. The charity has now opened a new branch near Redbridge and is looking for volunteers happy to have a bit more clucking coming from their back gardens."
"People need to have space for at least three hens as they're social animals and don't like being kept on their own. To get the new center started, the charity is also seeking volunteers who can spare the occasional weekend morning to help prepare the site, check the hens on arrival and safely hand them over to their new owners."
""Most of these hens have never seen grass or the sun before," said Andy Hill from the charity. "Being able to give them the chance of a happy life in someone's garden is incredibly rewarding.""
The British Hen Welfare Trust rehomes ex-commercial laying hens at the end of their laying cycle, typically around 18 months old. The goal is to prevent hens from being turned into chicken products and instead provide a calmer retirement in people’s gardens. Domesticated hens can live for 5 to 10 years and some may still lay eggs. The charity has opened a new branch near Redbridge and seeks volunteers to help prepare the site, check hens on arrival, and hand them to new owners. Prospective homes need space for at least three hens because hens are social animals. No prior experience is required, and training is provided. Volunteers can also help by driving a van for bird collection.
Read at ianVisits
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]