A team of volunteers are hoping to rehome their 600th hen this year at a rehoming day for chickens who have been saved from slaughter.
The volunteers with the British Hen Welfare Trust (BHWT) have already found homes for almost 400 hens so far in 2022. They are holding a rehoming day for more than 200 hens on Saturday 23rd April and are looking for people to adopt them.
Since it began rehomings in Nantwich, the charity has found adoptive homes for a total of over 13,000 hens.
Jane Howorth MBE, founder of the BHWT, said: "By adopting a hen you are not just gaining a lovely addition to your family in the form of a cheeky, affectionate chicken, but you're also directly saving that hen from slaughter.
"Hens make wonderful companions for anyone. They provide hours of entertainment with their curious natures and are often happy to cuddle up on your lap, just like cats and dogs. But unlike other pets, these will lay you beautiful fresh eggs for the tastiest of breakfasts."
Hens are sociable creatures, so the BHWT recommends that people adopt a minimum of three. If you'd like to adopt hens from Nantwich, you need to register your interest before Thursday 21st April.
While there is no adoption fee, the charity asks for a donation to cover adoption costs and hen welfare campaigning work, such as veterinary and education programmes.
For more information visit: https://www.bhwt.org.uk/hen-adoption/