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Falling Foul of Soft-Shell Eggs and Other Autumnal Issues
Autumn is now showing its colours, and with the days beginning to draw in all too quickly, it is important to pay close attention to
11th October, 2020
Since 2005, the British Hen Welfare Trust has been saving and rehoming commercial laying hens throughout the United Kingdom. Working closely with leaders in the egg industry, the BHWT designed and developed the existing rehoming model, and to date we have rehomed almost eight hundred thousand hens.
The COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent lockdown have created a huge surge in demand for ex-commercial laying hens, and the BHWT has risen to the task, responding safely, compassionately, and efficiently. We have implemented a COVID-19 “safe” CLUCK & COLLECT rehoming process which ensures the safety of our volunteers, our staff and our rehomers, whilst allowing us to save hens and place them into hen-friendly homes once again. Our nationwide network of pop-up rehoming locations are now open and our hundreds-strong volunteer team is fully engaged, rehoming thousands of hens each rehoming weekend.
The COVID-19 pandemic has made us reflect on what’s important; slowing down and returning to a more grounded, healthier lifestyle. And so it follows that hen-keeping has once again been embraced by the nation — not only for its benefits of providing a delicious breakfast — but also for promoting a sense of wellbeing, relieving daily stressors and providing hours of endless entertainment. Hens really are the pet that gives back.
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Approx. 2,500 hens rehomed by the BHWT every rehoming weekend
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Since 2005, 800,000 hens have been rehomed by the BHWT
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Approx. 60,000+ BHWT hens now enjoy a free-range retirement each year
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12,000 people discover the joys of hen keeping every year
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If you would like to be involved in our work, there are lots of ways your help can really make a difference and we would love to hear from you.
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Special Delivery to Professor Ben Garrod’s Community Project in Bristol
Special Delivery to Professor Ben Garrod’s Community Project in Bristol
Saturday, September 19th, 2020, Jane hand-delivered twelve very lucky hens to Professor Ben Garrod, evolutionary biologist, primatologist and TV broadcaster. Learn about Ben’s project and how he and his neighbours created a mini poultry paradise.
23rd September, 2020
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Poorly Carers and Foster Homes Needed
Could you take in sick or injured hens if needed? On average our teams rehome 300 to 400 hens on a collection day and may find 3-6 hens in each collection that we do not consider fit enough to be rehomed the same day. If this happens, could you take in foster hens? Learn more here.
23rd September, 2020
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Here you will find everything you need to give your hens a wonderful new home.
We stock a range of products to help you care for your hens, all of which have been tried and tested by our re-homers across the country.
We have a great range of hen keeping equipment, health products and accessories, so everything you need to keep your girls happy.
