Battery hens need homes.....

i thought the BHWT had a waiting list, and that they only rescue the amount that they already have homes for?

7000 is an awful lot

They do have a waiting list but these hens have just been an all of a sudden thing. The BHWT are helping to rehome some as far as i am aware, which will no doubt clear there waiting list (I would assume) but these hens are not soley been delt with by them, they are going through a few rescues.
I am trying to get a coop sorted for my self to try and take a couple but there are thousands needing a home by sometime in June - the exact date is not knowen, but obviously the sooner the better for them.

Hi,

An update on this is:

The farmer,  instead of next month he has decided to turn out his hens next Wednesday, so if any hens are to be brought out it has to be done on MONDAY or TUESDAY next week. This is a month ahead of plan!

They are still trying to maximise their rescue by:
- having a number of co-ordination/collection centres in London, Spalding, Hampshire (to be confirmed), Bishops Stortford and Harrogate , for collection of hens on Tuesday

- Keeping some hens overnight or longer to allow later collection, maybe up till next weekend  Helping deliver hens to help people without transport.

If you are able to rehome birds at such short notice, the person who is dealing with this is carly@northlondonhenrescue.org

I hope this information is of use to someone  

Hi Nettynoodles,

How many would you be wanting as i might have some space in my car..i could be collecting some for someone in Northants!

I am only a 5 minute drive from the M69 junction if that is any good to you?

You would obviously have to get in touch with Carly if you want them but i dont mind if you collect them from me

Let me know what you think

hi convent

that would be great if you could can you pm me with details please,
i lost 2 chooks today to mr foxy am gutted, so have a bit more space! so i could take up to 5  :oops:  not many compared to the vast amount that need rehoming but better than none.

Hi
 I have had ex bat before and am interested in  getting some more the soomer the better as I am unable to keep up with the demand for my eggs so if you could please gewt in touch withthe details I require then I would really be very grateful.

I live in loftus which is about 15 miles away from middlesbrough and whitby.

Thanks
Stu