Even if you have cared for chickens before it is important to do your research before adopting ex-battery hens or hens rescued from barn or free range facilities. Their needs are slightly different from other hens and by learning as much as possible, you can ensure their life outside the factory farm is as enjoyable and stress free as possible. Click the images below to read up on caring for hens.
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Hen Care Resources
Caring for Ex-battery Hens
Even if you have cared for hens before there are a few things you need to be aware of when you bring your ex-factory farm hens home. Read our essential guide on everything you need to know.
What You Will Need
Our handy, easy to read yet comprehensive guide on everything you will need to make your hens happy, healthy and safe in their new home.
Predator Protection for Hens
Learn how to protect your rescued hens from predators including foxes, dogs and birds of prey.
11 Ways to Keep Hens Safe in a Heatwave
Essential tips for keeping your hens cool and safe when temperatures soar.
Bushfire Evacuation With Hens
Our essential guide to ensuring you and your hens stay safe during bushfire season.
Finding a Good Vet for Your Chickens
Chickens are very good at hiding their symptoms, so having an excellent vet lined up for your chickens is essential. By the time hens are showing symptoms of illness the disease is usually fairly advanced and needs immediate attention.
Avian/Chicken Vets in NSW and ACT
Our list of recommended Avian vets in NSW and ACT, gathered from our own experiences as well as those of our volunteers and adopters.
Sick Hen? Spot Symptoms of Ill Health
As a way to protect themselves from predators chickens hide their symptoms of ill health until the very last minute, so it is really important to keep a look out for symptoms. Read our guide!