Have you ever been tempted to rehome some ex-batts but didn’t know where to start? This little book is written especially for the new or prospective ex-batt owner, providing the information you need to confidently care for your own little flock of ex-commercial hens…
In January 2012, the barren battery hen cage ban came into force. In this article, Jo takes a look at the new enriched colony cages.
Where to find ex-commercial or ex-battery hens for sale, usually for very modest donations from several rehoming organisations across the UK.
For those of us that raise and nurture our own hens, the world of intensive chicken farming is a million miles away. But for the
In this article, Jo shares her tips on rehoming ex-battery hens so you can learn more about this rewarding and life-enhancing experience.
Considering what they have been through, ex-battery hens don’t usually have too many health problems. Battery hens are vaccinated against most of the serious poultry
So what has life been like for the hens you re-home? Well, we have all heard about the dreaded battery cage that typically houses 4
Re-homing a few ex battery hens is an incredibly rewarding experience. Battery hens have never been able to express some of their most natural behaviours;
Frequently Asked Questions: from coop and run size, what you’ll need to buy and feed these special ladies, and other general care questions new owners have about rehoming battery hens.
The British Hen Welfare Trust has rescued and re-homed over 120’000 ex-battery hens (as of January 2009), that is hens that have reached the end