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60 Barn Hens Rescued

Today we have rescued a further 60 barn hens. At only 18 months old, they have reached the end of their commercial life and were destined for slaughter, to become pet food or cheap pies.

If you can offer a life-long loving home to two or more hens, to be kept as pets, please see our Chicken pages on our website for adoption details.

 

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