Overdue: 89 days
Public benefits
To give the public the experience of pet hen ownership and experience of raising hens for egg production. To educate the public in areas of where their food comes from and allow them to experience true free range eggs Education in the looking after and caring for hens. The benefits are demonstrated by the amount of people, schools and nursing
homes that take hens and request more whenever any die. Feedback from these people as to how much the hens have enriched their lives and the lives of the elderly people In the nursing homes. Feedback from schools is that the children had no idea where the eggs came from before they had their own hens and that they help with educating the children about the responsibilities of pet ownership. Feedback from our he. Husbandry courses is that the information given is invaluable to ensuring good health and helping them know when there are problems. There is no harm or private beneficiaries in what we do. It is all completely voluntary.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
supply hens with an information sheet on how to look after them. WE also offer 24 hour helpline for any concerns the public may have. We supply health, feeding and bedding advice and minor ailment treating service. WE offer a service of advice regarding setting up a coop and small flock We are also open to take in animals other sanctuaries can’t.
We also rescue and Rehome exotics such as cockatoos or macaws or parakeets
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of animal welfare
Who the charity helps
- General public
- Volunteers
How the charity works
- Advice/advocacy/information
- Animal welfare
- Community development
- Community enterprise
- Education/training
