The British Hen Welfare Trust, established in 2005, has issued an urgent appeal to save 350 chickens from the slaughter lorry.
The British Hen Welfare Trust is holding hen collections in both Rose Ash and South Zeal this Sunday (11 Feb) where the ex-commercial hens will be hoping to find loving retirement homes. They are 18 months old and have been working hard laying eggs for supermarkets to sell, or to put in processed foods like cakes and quiches.
There are still 150 hens without homes to go and anyone who can give them a new lease of life should get in touch with the charity before Friday to book.
Gaynor Davis, South Zeal Co-ordinator, said: “There is no better feeling than watching these hens flourish after they emerge from the commercial system. They have so much to offer beyond eggs and will soon become much-loved pets.
“If you’ve ever considered giving some ex-bats a home my only advice would be to do it. You won’t regret it.”
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