It is a long time since we posted on this forum, but I am delighted to say Fresh Start For Hens is still very much alive and kicking and as an organisation, we go from strength to strength with new volunteers and new locations appearing on a monthly basis. From our humble roots, we rehomed over 47,0...

*******NEWS NEWS NEWS******* Reservations are open now for the rehoming of Enriched Caged Hens. Date: October 4th Where: all over UK (check the up to date collection point list on our website) If you have room in your coop to free a couple of these lovely ladies, please reserve via our website w We ...

Thank you all for the warm welcome Thanks for the Wilkos link - I had no idea they sold bits for poultry as well! I noticed they have Mr Johnson's Layer's pellets on there - is that a good enough brand or are all brands created equalish? I hear what you are saying about getting my target size flock ...

Wow, thanks for your speedy and detailed replies. I am thrilled with my run - although I gave instructions on where I wanted it, the area was a bit of a dumping ground and I had no concept of how big it was actually going to be until it was cleared. I'm very grateful to my OH as he had to clear the ...

Hi, I've been wanting to keep chickens for years and finally got around to asking for a coop and run as a birthday present. The run is now mostly complete (my birthday was in July, but I'm patient!) and I am very excited about getting my chooks, but as the time approaches I have at least a million q...