We’ve covered the joys of looking after feathered friends on the podcast before, but what’s lovely about this week’s guest is that she’s shined a light on adopting ex-commercial hens as our coop-companions.
Founding the British Hen Welfare Trust in 2005, Jane Howorth has earned an MBE of her services to hens, and joins us to share the inspiring initiatives the trust has created, why former battery hens are a lovely pet to adopt, and how to keep them healthy & happy.
In this episode, discover:
- What battery farms once looked like, and the slight improvements made to conditions in recent years
- How Jane opened doors to create rehoming sites for end-of-lay hens
- Tips for keeping battery hens happy and healthy, from proper feeding to security and proper handling
- Balancing space for hens with a garden otherwise devoted to gorgeous flowers
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