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Skittles, our Hen of the Month winner for January 2020
Skittles, our Hen of the Month winner for January 2020

How you can help

Rehome some hens
Rehome some hens
Cold weather tips
Cold weather tips
See our centre being built
See our centre being built
Become a regular giver
Become a regular giver
Make a one-off donation
Make a one-off donation
Send us a photo
Send us a photo
Shop treats for your girls
Shop treats for your girls
Sponsor a Hen
Sponsor a Hen
Hen health
Hen health
Good husbandry
Good husbandry
Chicken & Egg magazine
Chicken & Egg magazine
Join our Egg Club
Join our Egg Club

From The Shop

Flubenvet 1% Poultry Wormer
Flubenvet 1% Poultry Wormer
Feldy High Energy Pecker Balls - 6 pack
Feldy High Energy Pecker Balls - 6 pack
Feldy Pecker Block
Feldy Pecker Block
Nature's Grub Popcorn Treat
Nature's Grub Popcorn Treat
Organic Cider Vinegar 1ltr by Natures Grub
Organic Cider Vinegar 1ltr by Natures Grub
Feathers & Beaky Peck-It Treat Dispenser
Feathers & Beaky Peck-It Treat Dispenser
Dengie Fresh Bed - 100ltr
Dengie Fresh Bed - 100ltr
Egg Skelter 12
Egg Skelter 12
BHWT Navy Polo Shirt
BHWT Navy Polo Shirt
Chicken Swing
Chicken Swing
Nature's Grub Treat Mix
Nature's Grub Treat Mix
Diatomaceous Earth Red Mite Treatment
Diatomaceous Earth Red Mite Treatment
The ‘Thank You for Adopting Me’ Bundle
The ‘Thank You for Adopting Me’ Bundle
Layers Pellets - postage included
Layers Pellets - postage included
Layers Crumble - postage included
Layers Crumble - postage included
Feathers & Beaky 2 ltr Drinker
Feathers & Beaky 2 ltr Drinker
Feathers & Beaky Feeder
Feathers & Beaky Feeder
Zolcal D
Zolcal D
CV Mite Powder
CV Mite Powder
4-Egg Boxes (Pack of 10)
4-Egg Boxes (Pack of 10)
Egg Skelter 24
Egg Skelter 24

Latest News

BHWT to fund ground-breaking research to improve pet hen health

The country’s leading chicken charity has announced it will offer research grants to veterinarians and…

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Avian flu found on commercial farm in Mid Suffolk

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How many eggs is too many?

In a recent article for The Daily Telegraph, columnist Rowan Pelling questions the joy and…

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Sainsbury's commits to free-range eggs

We're welcoming the news that Sainsbury's has committed to selling only free-range eggs in its…

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Suitably Qualified Person

A Suitably Qualified Person (SQP) is an animal medicines advisor, a legal category of professionally qualified persons who…

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Chilled out chickens

Believe it or not hens can get stressed too. A visit from a neighbour’s dog…

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Wing clipping

Hens are not the most aerodynamic of birds! Heavy breeds such as Marans and Orpingtons…

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British Hen Welfare Trust named JustGiving Charity of the Year 2018

The British Hen Welfare Trust has been named the JustGiving Charity of the Year! We…

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Keeping hens happy during firework season

Firework season is upon us, and bonfire night itself is nearing, which is terrific news…

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Oh no, not rats!

Not an inevitable part of hen-keeping:   It is often said that keeping hens will…

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