Adopt Hens

New to adopting hens? Have you read our Frequently Asked Questions and taken a look at our guide to getting their new home ready?

If you'd like to get in touch you can always call us on 01884 860084 or email hens@bhwt.org.uk

Please note we’re dedicated to rehoming ex-commercial hens from farms, so sadly we can’t help with existing flocks or cockerels.

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Note that locations displayed and listed are approximate and full location information and direction details will be provided when hen reservations are confirmed.

England

Berkshire, Barkham

Saturday 19 September 2026

165 free-range hens need homes

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Bicester, Oxford

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Bristol, Locking

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Buckinghamshire, Great Brickhill

Saturday 26 September 2026

Fully Booked! All our hens are busy packing their bags and preparing for a retired life of dustbathing and digging up worms!

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Cheshire, Nantwich

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Cornwall, Redruth

Saturday 19 September 2026

Fully Booked! All our hens are busy packing their bags and preparing for a retired life of dustbathing and digging up worms!

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Cumbria, Carlisle

Please note a maximum booking of 8 hens can be reserved to collect from this rehoming site as it is a small rehoming

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Cumbria, Wigton

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Derbyshire, Ashbourne

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Devon, Rose Ash

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Devon, South Zeal

Saturday 19 September 2026

Fully Booked! All our hens are busy packing their bags and preparing for a retired life of dustbathing and digging up worms!

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Dorset, Beaminster

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East Sussex, Ringmer

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Essex, Great Totham

Sunday 13 September 2026

Fully Booked! All our hens are busy packing their bags and preparing for a retired life of dustbathing and digging up worms!

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Essex, Ilford

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Gloucestershire, Berkeley

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Hampshire, Southampton

Saturday 19 September 2026

44 free-range hens need homes

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Worcestershire, Cleobury Mortimer

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