Time is running out for 160 factory-farmed hens.
The British Hen Welfare Trust is holding a rehoming event in Berkeley, Gloucestershire on Saturday, February 7 where 160 laying hens will be sent off to their happy new retirement homes – but only if kind-hearted animal lovers come forward by Friday, February 6, 4pm.
Andy Hill at the British Hen Welfare Trust, said: “People are often surprised by how much joy hens bring. They’re funny, curious little characters, they love routine, and they’re genuinely a delight to care for. Plus, they’re still more than happy to pop out the occasional egg.
“With spring approaching, this is the ideal time to start – and these hens are more than ready for a fresh beginning.”
These hens have spent their lives working tirelessly laying eggs for us to buy in the supermarket. But now they have reached 18 months old, they are at the end of their commercial life; however, the BHWT knows they have so much more to give which is why they deserve a second chance at a free-range retirement.
Anyone looking to adopt simply needs to offer these hens security, food and water and a little bit of TLC.
To adopt hens simply visit bhwt.org.uk/hen-adoption and click ‘adopt’ next to the location nearest to you. Alternatively, call the BHWT Rehoming Team on 01884 860084.
