Adoption Day | Rescue Hens | QLD

On Sunday, August 23rd, we will be in Gympie & Towen Mountain in Queensland for two more Rescue Hen Adoption Days.

At ‘Til The Cows Come Home, we rescue retired hens from commercial egg farms and host Rescue Hen Adoption Days to find loving homes for these hens.

About the hens:
- Breed: Hyline brown
- Age: Approx. 18 months of age

At around 18 months of age, once a hen's productivity declines and she no longer meets commercial egg-laying standards, she's considered "spent" by the industry – at roughly only a quarter of her natural lifespan. These hens are typically culled and replaced with younger hens who will eventually face the same fate.

We believe that these hens don't deserve to be culled just because they're no longer laying at peak production.

Keep reading to find out how to adopt. 👇

- To express your interest in adoption or for more information, contact us @tilthecowscomehomeau on Facebook or Instagram or send us a message.

- Complete a quick application form (this is to ensure the hens go to loving and suitable homes) 

- Make a small adoption donation upon approval, which includes the adoption of your hens and allows us to rescue more hens from egg farms.

- Collect your rescue hens on 23/08/26 from 8 AM - 9 AM in Gympie OR 8 AM - 9:30 AM in Towen Mountain, QLD! 🧡

'Til The Cows Come Home Ltd | ACNC Registered Charity 

Important adopter notes:

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.

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 the hens once they arrive, with scraps being a treat.