60 Hens Need Homes in Redruth or Face Uncertain Future

An urgent appeal has been issued for animal lovers in Cornwall, as 60 ex-commercial hens need new homes in Redruth this weekend.

The British Hen Welfare Trust (BHWT) is holding a rehoming event on Sunday 12th April, giving the hens a chance at a new life. However, people must register by 2pm on Friday 10th April if they want to adopt.

Without enough people coming forward, the hens may face slaughter.

📷April 2019 - Rebecca Neupert - Peggy, Betty and Barbara

A Second Chance for Working Hens

The hens involved have spent their lives laying eggs for supermarkets. Now at around 18 months old, they have reached the end of their commercial use.

Despite this, the BHWT says they still have plenty to give and deserve the chance to enjoy a free-range retirement.

Anyone adopting is asked to provide basic care, including food, water, security and some attention.

“They Make Wonderful Pets”

Andy Hill from the British Hen Welfare Trust said:

“People are often surprised by how much joy hens bring. They’re funny, curious little characters, they love routine, and they’re genuinely a delight to care for. Plus, they’re still more than happy to pop out the occasional egg.

“With spring finally here, this is the ideal time to start. These girls are more than ready for a fresh beginning, and they really do make wonderful pets.”

📷Dog & hen sunning themselves-Dan Groves - Lucia

How to Adopt

Those interested in adopting can visit the BHWT website and register online by clicking ‘adopt’ next to their nearest location.

👉 Adopt hens here

Alternatively, people can call the BHWT Rehoming Team on 01884 860084.

About the Charity

The British Hen Welfare Trust was established in 2005 by Jane Howorth and is the UK’s first registered charity dedicated to rehoming laying hens. Jane was awarded an MBE in the 2016 New Year’s Honours.

Last year, the charity rehomed its one millionth hen alongside His Majesty King Charles III.

Across the UK, around 9 million hens are kept in colony cages. The BHWT has so far helped more than one million ex-commercial hens find retirement homes, all of which were originally destined for slaughter.

The charity operates 48 collection points nationwide and is supported by around 1,400 volunteers. It also works to educate consumers about caged eggs that can be found in processed foods such as pasta, quiches, cakes and mayonnaise.

📷03 March - Nicola Forsyth

📷HEN WELFARE charity award pic

📷Dec 2020 - Dan Groves - Mavis

📷Sophia Roma

📷Natalie Winchurch

📷Before & After

📷CREDIT Sophia Roma

📷Fresh chicken eggs in the nest on a rustic background

📷CREDIT SIMON MOORE

📷CREDIT SIMON MOORE

📷May 2016 - David Neighbour - Miss Davenport

📷Jane Howorth MBE IMAGE CREDIT Simon Moore

📷Jane Howorth MBE IMAGE CREDIT Simon Moore

📷October 2022 - Julie Howey - Cornflake

📷September 2020 - Eleanor Quinn - Clementine

📷April 2020 - David Neighbour - Glenda

📷February 2023 - Amy Robinson - Chubbs

📷poppy and hen CREDIT SARAH WALKER

📷scottish rehoming BY LINDA GRIER

📷September 21 - Amy Robinson - Chubbs

📷September 2020 - Eleanor Quinn - Stella