Wait is over for new hen owners

These hens are settling into their new homes after being rescued from slaughter by a Wigan organisation.
By The Newsroom
Published 1st May 2017, 11:08 BST
Updated 9th May 2017, 18:52 BST
Alison Thorpe and friendAlison Thorpe and friend
Alison Thorpe and friend

Lucky Hens Rescue North West resumed its work rehoming hens on Saturday, after restrictions to prevent the spread of bird flu were lifted by the Government.

Their eager new owners had been waiting for months as Lucky Hens was forced to halt its rescue days.

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Alison Thorpe, director of the Amberswood-based community interest company, had arranged to rescue 300 hens from a farmer.

Sisters Grace and Megan Roberts picked up three hensSisters Grace and Megan Roberts picked up three hens
Sisters Grace and Megan Roberts picked up three hens

But she had to ask for more hens as there was so much demand from potential owners.

Mrs Thorpe said she has been replying to emails as late as 10pm as so many people have been in touch to enquire about rehoming.

And on Saturday the hens were finally collected by their new owners.

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Mrs Thorpe said: “I’m ecstatic. It’s hard work because the bird flu notice was only lifted two weeks ago and it’s gone crazy.

Jacqueline Keane gathers the eggsJacqueline Keane gathers the eggs
Jacqueline Keane gathers the eggs

“I think it’s raised awareness of the plight of the hens.”

She added: “I’m back doing what I like doing best, which is saving lives.”

To find out more about adopting hens, go to www.luckyhensrescuenorthwest.weebly.com.

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