Chunky_Monkey Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Hi, We've recently bought a second hand eglu to rescue some ex-battery hens. We contacted our local BHWT coordinator about a week ago and she doesn't know the next date the hens will be arriving, and that they are already fully booked (but she said there was a chance that some people might pull out). I have also looked at the BHWT re-homing calender and can't see a date for Kent and haven't seen one for a while. The next nearest place is Chichester and that's too far for us, and the hens, to travel. The eglu is looking rather empty at the moment, and we would love to rescue some ex-batts soon. Would anyone know a rough date when the hens would be collected? Or would anyone know any other places we could rescue them in East Sussex or South Kent area? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lydia Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Well done for wanting to home ex-batts! Rehoming and nurturing our ex-batties is one of the most rewarding things I've ever done. You could try Hen Rehomers UK, although I know their next rescue isn't until September. The problem all rehoming organisations have is that they don't usually know until the last minute when the hens will be going so it is usually a bit last minute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickweed Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 My veterinary practice gave me the details of a local chicken farm that replaces its birds when they are 18 months old because of the requirements laid down by the organisations that buy its free range organic eggs. I know it's not quite the same as giving a home to an ex-batt, but at least my two Columbian Blacktails will not have a premature end to their lives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*mummy_hen* Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 We were told our ex-batts would be collected mid August, but about 2 weeks later the BHWt contacted us to say the rescue had been bought forward to May so it may be worth getting yourself on a waiting list with them and hope that they contact you asap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 I got my ex-bats from http://littlehenrescue.co.uk/default.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
