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Seeing ex-bats enjoying a free-range retirement never fails to warm our hearts, and watching little people fall in love with them makes it even more special. Check out these lucky hens who’ve well and truly embedded themselves in family life...
Izzy with little hen Bluebell
Elizabeth, Ally and Lexie proving that hens give the best hugs
Atilla and Amelia joining in playtime with Wilf and Fred
Rosie showing her four hens a lovely drawing she did of them all
Stanley enjoying a cuddle with Vanessa
Scarlet with her feathered friend Twinkle Star