Improving the journey for all

Of course, a new van will make life easier and more comfortable for our feathered friends as they travel to a rehoming point, but having a van fit for purpose is of huge benefit to our dedicated volunteers too.

Take Emma Slade, our Devon driver, who now enjoys driving to and from farms in a van you helped pay for back in 2020.

She told us: “As a driver for the Devon team, I can’t begin to say how much easier the job is with a van that’s purpose-built for this important job.

“No trying to work out how the trailer fits to your car; no scrabbling around in another vehicle to see whether you have a first aid kit (for the chickens!) or a tissue (for you!). Ventilation and air conditioning are already taken care of so no worrying in case the chickens get sun burned or frost bitten or drenched in rain. And as for the tail lift … heaven! No more poorly backs the next day.

“But the best bit? It is bigger than a trailer. We can save more chickens. We can travel wider and further. I will be donating. Can you?”

Please, if you can, donate today so we can rehome hens come rain or shine. Visit www.bhwt.org.uk/donate/van-appeal-2023 to give whatever you can afford. Thank you.