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Hens Need Homes: Nottinghamshire Appeal Launched
15 May
Summary
- Charity seeks a site in Nottinghamshire to host 500 ex-commercial hens.
- The new site will serve as a temporary base for hen rehoming events.
- Finding a local base is crucial for easier hen adoption in Nottinghamshire.
The British Hen Welfare Trust (BHWT) has issued an urgent appeal for an animal lover to host a new rehoming site for ex-commercial hens in Nottinghamshire. The charity requires a suitable space, such as a barn or yard, to temporarily accommodate around 500 hens before they are adopted.
This facility will not be a long-term sanctuary but a staging point for occasional weekend rehoming days. Hens typically remain on-site for only four to six hours during these events, which occur every six to ten weeks. The BHWT aims to make it easier for people in Nottinghamshire to adopt these birds, as current adopters often have to travel significant distances.
Finding a local base is critical to maintain the enthusiasm for rehoming and prevent these hens, which are retired from egg-laying and otherwise destined for slaughter, from missing out on a chance at a new home. The trust emphasizes the rewarding experience of saving these birds.
