The British Hen Welfare Trust has just announced that it will be holding another of their renowned hen rehoming events at Collyweston on Sunday 16th May.
For those not familiar with the British Hen Welfare Trust’s work, they have been rescuing ‘commercially unviable’ hens from slaughter since 2005 and rehoming them as domestic pets in homes around the country. The scheme is proving so popular that more events have been planned this Spring.
Due to the pandemic BHWT have had to cancel most rehoming events over the past year but they are delighted to announce, once again, this fantastic opportunity to provide these hens with a wonderful fresh start in the gardens of Rutland and Lincolnshire. The Trust is a not-for-profit organisation so does not charge for adoption although most people donate around £5 per hen.
Those who have previously adopted from the Trust have said how much the hens have meant to them since being rehomed. Throughout lockdown they have been a source of much fascination and learning for children while providing a bounty of healthy, tasty eggs. Despite being ‘commercially unviable’ these rehomed hens typically produce around one egg per day. They are also extremely relaxing to watch as they graze and peck (and steal your flowers!). They are generally very easy to care for and you don’t need a massive garden to get in on the action.
For more information please see the British Hen Welfare Trust web page at www.bhwt.org.uk or visit their Facebook page.
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