TENBURY animal lovers are being encouraged to show some love this Valentine's Day by adopting a chicken.
They are being asked do you have room for some chickens in your life?
Rescuers will be rehoming ex commercial hens on February 14, and February 28 and they are appealing for residents in Ludlow and Tenbury to help.
There are still thousands of ladies needing their forever perch, say the rescue team.
Visit www.freshstartforhens.co.uk to reserve hens and find out more details.
They explain that they partner with British farmers to rehome hens from enriched colony cages, barn systems, and free-range farms before their scheduled end-of-lay date.
The volunteer network works cooperatively with UK egg producers who recognise these birds deserve retirement, not slaughter.
You might hear these chickens called 'ex-battery hens' (though modern colony cages replaced old battery systems in 2012).
The appeal adds: " Whatever their past housing, they all deserve the same fresh start: your garden. Your ladies."
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