An urgent appeal has just been launched in Pembrokeshire, where 180 ex-commercial hens need homes by this Friday (April 10).

The British Hen Welfare Trust (BHWT) is holding an urgent rehoming event in Boncath, Pembrokeshire on Saturday, April 11 where 180 ex-commercial laying hens will be sent off to their happy new retirement homes – but only if kind-hearted animal lovers come forward to register by 2pm Friday, April 10.

Andy Hill at the British Hen Welfare Trust, said: “People are often surprised by how much joy hens bring. They’re funny, curious little characters, they love routine, and they’re genuinely a delight to care for. Plus, they’re still more than happy to pop out the occasional egg.

“With spring finally here, this is the ideal time to start. These girls are more than ready for a fresh beginning, and they really do make wonderful pets.”

These hens have spent their lives working tirelessly laying eggs for us to buy in the supermarket. But now they have reached 18 months old, they are at the end of their commercial life; however, the BHWT knows they have so much more to give which is why they deserve a second chance at a free-range retirement.

Anyone looking to adopt simply needs to offer these hens security, food and water and a little bit of TLC.

To adopt hens simply visit: bhwt.org.uk/hen-adoption and click ‘adopt’ next to the location nearest to you.

Alternatively, call the BHWT Rehoming Team on 01884 860084.