One of the most frequent questions we’re asked at Chicken Rescue UK, besides “are you all chicken mad?”, is “why do people adopt chickens?”.
Chickens, be it hens or cockerels have such vibrant personalities, no two are the same. Whether it is hearing them talk to one another, or watching them find a nice plot of dirt in the sun to bathe in, we doubt you will ever be tired of them. Watching them run around is such a treat, it always brings a smile to our faces. Few things in life are better than holding a chicken in your arms and hearing it purr after all.
Chickens can generally get on with most other pets, however we recommend that they are introduced over time and supervised. We believe chickens make excellent first pets for children as well. As a low maintenance pet, chickens can largely be left to their own devices. After initial costs, there are also fairly inexpensive. They are also a great source of natural fertilizer, and will cut down your grass like a natural lawn mower! Cockerels are protective of their flock and make excellent guard animals for them.
However, nothing is more rewarding than seeing their improvement over time. Adopting a chicken is a commitment, and in taking one into your family you will be able to see how their condition improves over time, with feathers coming in and certain personalities getting more confident.
We here at CRU are honoured to be giving ex-commercial hens a second chance at life, and that’s down to our volunteers and rehomers who are all so vital. We love what we do here and we want to continue helping chickens across the UK.
So please consider rehoming a chicken at one of upcoming rehomes by filling in the form below, and who knows you might even get and egg or two at the end of the day.
Please be aware that we take Avian Influenza (AI) very seriously so we follow the strict guidelines issued by DEFRA and their related Biosecurity measures.
Welcome to our hen rehome of ginger ninjas on the 1st and 8th June 2024. To reserve your hens please fill out the form below together with pictures of your coop and run. We will then be in touch a few days before the rehome to confirm a time to pick up your hens and the full details of your local Collection Point.
Please note that most Collection Points are open on Saturday 1st June. A few are open on Sunday 2nd June and Saturday 8th June. When you select your nearest Collection Point, it shows if it is open on the 2nd or 8th June instead of the 1st June. We will of course confirm your pickup date as well as your pickup time. Thank you for reserving hens with us.