Dear Supporters

Happy Easter! And whilst we enjoy lots of chocolate eggs, I must just let you know that my very elderly flock are still popping the real thing out at a 60% production rate with strong shells, and fabulous flavour. They’re such good girls.

This issue covers milestones – our 750,000th hen (yay!), our first chicken-dedicated centre (yay!) and my personal milestone (hmm, more on that one inside).

There’s a wonderful interview with EastEnders actor, Jake Wood; some exciting news about our work developing the benefits of hens as therapy within schools and prisons; and a lovely testimonial from a dedicated long-time supporter on what the charity means to him.

We’ve a fabulous competition from Sophie Allport as well as a super-exciting limited edition mug which Sophie has created for us – find out more on pages 21 and 42. That, and all our usual features including some great health tips and a gallery full of happy children and chooks.

So, please enjoy and thank you very much indeed for the part you are playing in helping hens.

Jane Howorth MBE Founder

Francesca Mapp - Production

Jane Howorth - Editor

The Idea Engine - Publisher