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Please use this forum for quick help for those emergencies that sadly crop up from time to time. THIS FORUM IS NOT TO BE USED TO BYPASS A VET. Any advice / guidance given by members or staff is based entirely on their own experiences only and should never be relied upon or taken as a diagnosis. A vet should ALWAYS be consulted in all cases.

Feel free to say hello to us all and tell us all about your girls if you have any

Post photos of your hens here and show them off!

Post your video clips of your girls here

Its amazing how in such a short space of time ex batts look completely different since rescue day! Amaze us all with your before and after photos here.

Discuss health, meds, care and behaviour concerns here
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A quick reference section of past posts that have been useful or informative. As with any animal, please do not rely on what you read, always seek the attention of a vet if you are in doubt
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Find advice on all aspects of housing, runs, security etc and show off your peckingham palace here!
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Food, treats, supplements and feeding equipment discussed here
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Sometimes strange but mostly wonderful! Discuss them here. Odd sizes or shapes, no shell, your first one, reference photos of them. Its all here!
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Chicken droppings are a good indicator of your chickens health. Post and share photos here of any poops that cause you concern or you are not sure about.
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Foxes, rats, lice, mites and mice etc, discuss concerns and share advice.

If you cannot find a section for your question or post pop it in here

News articles concerning ex battery hens and other poultry. Bird flu outbreaks can be posted here too.

For general discussions about our hens. How are they getting on? What have they been up to today? We all love clucking about them!

Scrummy ideas for all those surplus eggs

Find out the latest goings on with Petra's hens. We loved her garden bench tales so much we just had to give them a section of their own.

Discuss campaigns, fundraising and matters concerning the welfare of battery hens
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Can you donate anything to help with a forthcoming rescue ie transport, feed, crates ? Hen rescues, please post any donation requirements that may help with a rescue here.
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Please read Mel's diary of how little broken Phillis is getting on after being rescued in July 2008 from a battery farm, and taken home to be cared for by Mel
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Hen rescue organisations info and contact details PLUS regularly updated rescue announcements. Its all here!
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If you would like to rehome some ex battery hens, please post your request and location here and someone will get back to you. If you know of rescued hens needing a new home please post here.
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Discuss anything you like (within reason!)

Chat away about your other pets and share your photos

Jokes, games and funny stuff

Share your hobbies and talents with us here

For the discussion of growing fruit & veg and self sufficiency etc

Discuss gardening tips and ideas, garden design, plants, shrubs and flowers here.

Discuss wildlife, sightings, tips to attract wildlife to your garden and wildlife conservation

Tell us if it is your birthday or other celebration so we can all join in and cheer hip hip hooray!!

Swap your unwanted items here

Sell your unwanted items here. STRICTLY NO TRADE SALES OR ADS TO SELL HENS OR OTHER LIVESTOCK.