Battery Hen Welfare Trust

"Working to inspire a free range future"

North Parks
CHULMLEIGH
Devon EX18 7EJ

Patrons: Jamie Oliver, Duchess of Richmond, Pam Ayres Hens re-homed to date ... 91,265 Amanda Holden, Antony Worrall-Thompson, Jimmy Doherty

Our Mission Statement

There are currently over 20 million battery hens in the UK producing cheap eggs for the consumer. Most of these eggs are used in the processed food industry and therefore are ‘hidden’ from view just like the hens in their cages.

The aim of the BHWT is :

• To see diminishing demand for battery eggs and increasing demand for British free range production
• To see a strong and high welfare conscious egg industry in the UK where all natural behaviours are met
• To see consumers take responsibility for what they eat, supporting and encouraging British farmers who work to high welfare standards
• To raise the profile of the humble laying hen

Together:

• We can help millions of laying hens to enjoy natural behavioural freedoms
• We can encourage British farmers to invest in free range systems
• We can enjoy one of the most unpretentious, versatile, nutritious, cheap pre-packed meals in a shell that money can buy!