SO FAR WE HAVE REHOMED HENS

Our dream is a future where all commercial laying hens are kept in small free-range flocks, so they can live a lovely life outdoors

We also help people experience the joys of keeping hens as pets through our hen rehoming scheme

What we do

Rehome hens

Each year we save over 50,000 hens from slaughter and find them caring pet homes through our network of 40 regional pop-up centres so they can enjoy a free range retirement.

Improve pet hen health

Our IPHH scheme offers grants for research projects where the end result will directly benefit pet hens. This will have a rapid and positive impact on hen disease diagnoses and treatment.

Education programme

Our education programme offers accessible, curriculum-supporting resources to schools to help pupils explore food, farming and animal welfare topics.

Demelza

"In summer Demelza enjoys sunbathing in the morning sun, returning to the shade as it gets warmer. She often indulges in a quick snooze, but makes sure to lie on her corn to stop not only the other hens, but also the colony of sparrows that live in the rafters of our cottage from helping themselves to a snack. She certainly seems to be enjoying her retirement!"

Kentucky

"She’s been part of the family for three years, along with up to nine other girls. She has a big personality and when treats are scattered she prefers chasing the others away rather than eating. She behaves like a dog, following humans and chasing our cats around the garden. Being nosy, a vantage point like the bird bath is perfect."

The girls

"The ladies enjoying a stroll in the garden. They are now all fully feathered and quite tame. We have daily snuggles, though some are more affectionate than others. My cat has resigned herself to the fact that these are the new ladies of the house, and garden, and that she must keep well out of their way!"

How you can help

Become a regular giver

Sponsor a hen

Join our Egg Club

Send us a photo

Make a one-off donation

Help to raise funds

Get involved with the BHWT

Our volunteers are one of the most vital parts of the charity, generously donating their time and energy.
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.

Latest news

News

How many eggs is too many?

In a recent article for The Daily Telegraph, columnist Rowan Pelling questions the joy and satisfaction that comes from keeping hens. This obviously came as

29th October, 2019

News

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 stores from April 2020, joining the likes of the Co-op,

8th October, 2019

Chicken & Egg Magazine

Chicken & Egg issue 23

In our A/W issue: Celeb sCoop with Sarah Beeny; WIN an automatic coop door opener!; Be Avian Flu aware this winter; Putting hens behind bars at HMP Guys Marsh

1st October, 2019

Cheeky chicks and fluffy butts

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We've launched an URGENT fundraising appeal for a

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Shop

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.