One week left to help save retired hens from death

Hundreds of former commercial egg-laying hens are at risk of being slaughtered unless new homes can be found for them.

- KAIYA MARJORIBANKS

Plea The Trust says they should experience life as beloved pets

An urgent appeal has been launched for the public to come forward and adopt the hens.

The British Hen Welfare Trust (BHWT) is holding a rehoming event on Saturday, October 4, where ex-commercial laying hens will be sent off to their new retirement homes - but only if kindhearted animal lovers come forward and register their interest online by 4pm on Friday, October 3.

The rehoming will take place in Denny. These hens live in large flocks and are available for adoption as they have passed their prime egg-laying age.