Today we rescued another 100 battery hens. We had hoped to rescue at least 200 however we have been limited, thankfully because they have homes.
Battery hens, just like free range hens are set for slaughter at only 18 months old, the 100 we have taken on have been spared being turned into pet food, they will be rehomed and with live the rest of their natural life.
If you are on our waiting list, please be patient as we catch up with the home checks.
This newly born piglet was found abandoned and defenceless; she would not have survived more than a few more hours without her mother. The people who found her contacted a nearby farm where she no doubt came from, they were told to “throw it in the ditch”, luckily they cared, they kept her warm and brought…
The three sheep we recently took in from a bad home are all sorted. They have been sheared, wormed and had their hooves trimmed. Today they have gone to a great new temporary home. They will be back with us in the late Spring but for now they have an amazing home with lush grass…
These 9 ducklings were brought to us by the RSPCA, their mum was leading them across a road when she was killed, so sad however at least these were rounded up and brought to us. They are under a heat lamp in our hospital and so far 48 hours later all are doing well.
Gerry, Rose and Clover arrived recently and are now seeking a permanent home. We need a special home for greece, where they can be cared for and loved. They are only 4 years old, they can live till the ripe old age of 20. The trio of gander and two geese need to be homed…
This year will be the first time that Brinsley Animal Rescue will be represented at the London Marathon!! Look out for our T shirt on TV footage. Friend and supporter Adrian from the Bluebird Cafe in Nottingham has been training and running for a number of years. This year Adrian has gained a place by…
Today we carried out our first hen rescue of 2009, these are ex-battery hens that would otherwise be sent for slaughter at 18 months old, all in the name of cheap food.
