Adoption information
About Rescue Hens
URGENT: Adopters needed - Hen Rescue 24/10/26
Without hen adopters, we will have no choice but to leave just over 300 hens behind.
On Saturday, 24th October, we will hold Rescue Hen Adoption Days in Gympie and Woombye, QLD.
On egg farms, it is industry practice to cull thousands of retired hens at a mere quarter of their natural lifespan, 18 months of age, when egg production slows. They are deemed "unviable" and replaced with younger hens. By becoming a hen adopter today, you can stop a hen facing the heartbreaking fate of being culled.
Rescue hens make incredible companions and garden helpers. They also teach the future generation about new responsibilities, empathy, and care in a hands-on way. But beyond that, these rescue hens are worthy and deserving of being loved and given a second chance.
If you've ever wanted to adopt a rescue hen, now is the time.
Follow the steps below to apply.
- Message us or submit an enquiry via our website or socials @tilthecowscomehomeau
- Complete a quick application form
- All adopters receive a care guide and pre- and post-adoption support.
- Collect your hens from either location on 24/10/26 from 8 AM - 9 AM in Gympie OR 8 AM - 9:30 AM in Woombye, QLD.
Adopters must have a secure, predator-proof coop and the hens will need access to safe free-range space. Most importantly, adopters must commit to caring for their hens for life, regardless of how long they continue laying.
'Til The Cows Come Home Ltd | ACNC Registered Charity
Medical notes
No known pre-existing conditions.
Adoption details
Adoption application form must be completed.
Application is assessed by the adoptions team.
Further questions may be asked via written communications or a phone call.