With spring in the air and eggs on our mind, now’s a great time to think about expanding your flock or starting out with a few second-hand hens, says the British Hen Welfare Trust (BHWT). Diligent layers, friendly, precocious, and endearing are just a few of the common descriptors used to describe ex-commercial hens. The … Continue reading Adopting ex-commercial hens from the BHWT: what you need to know