Six weary battery hens are almost home. Starting a new life as free range chickens, that way nature intended.

7th February is their big day. This is when we take them home after they have been rescued by the Battery Hen Welfare Trust. Once home they will free range with our Appenzellers and Araucanas. Wandering free, getting wet when it rains, enjoying the sun on their backs and a dust bath when it shines.

We are looking forward to having them stay with us here — happy chickens give so much back, they are just so so relaxing to be with and of course there are the eggs. Nothing like those insipid watery ‘things’ you buy in shops — real free range eggs are rich, dark, and so full of taste. Truly a win win partnership.