Rescue Hen Adoption Day - Waverley & Swan Bay, TAS

These hens have been rescued from an egg farm and are approximately 18 months old, seeking a peaceful retirement.

At around 18 months of age, after these hens have given all that their fragile bodies have to give and no longer meet the commercial egg-laying standards, they are typically culled and replaced with younger hens that will face the same fate.

At ‘Til The Cows Come Home, we believe that these hens don’t deserve to be culled. The very least that these hens can be given is a second chance at life– a life where they can experience love, compassion and safety- their worth valued beyond what they give.

The hens are available for collection on Sunday, 15th March, at either of the following locations: 
 
- Waverley, TAS @ 11 AM - 12 PM
- Swan Bay, TAS @ 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Whether you are looking for companions (or companions with the bonus of eggs), we encourage you to give a rescued hen a chance and adopt today.

All adopters need to have a secure coop, and hens must have access to free-range and be cared for by their adopter, regardless of how long they lay eggs.

Applications close on Friday, 13th March, or once all hens have found homes, whichever comes first. Please don't wait to apply! 🧡

Important adopter notes: these hens have come from egg farms; some hens may need a little more TLC than others. Hens should be treated for lice, mites and worms. High protein and quality pellets should be fed to hens their adoptive hens once they arrive, with scraps being a treat.