Our Hen Helpline needs you

When our beloved pet falls ill, all we want to do (besides give them a cuddle) is try to make it better by seeking advice and reassurance.

When your pet is a cat or dog, that’s not so difficult as there are plenty of vets out there to help, but when you have a pet hen, it can be much harder to find a local practice with the right expertise.

That’s why a few years ago, we set up our Hen Helpline as the first line of support for hens by providing guidance to keepers on health or behavioural issues. And, should the worst happen, our Helpline also offers a bereavement service.

Our aim is to help as many hens as possible, wherever they are, which is why our Helpline is accessible to everyone, not just BHWT supporters with ex-bats. Anyone who has a hen-related question can call or email. Through our Hen Helpline we’ve helped hens as far afield as Spain and Africa. And we want to help more.

In the first five months of this year, we responded to more than 700 enquiries, providing free support for everything from eye problems and fractured legs to animal attacks and bullying. To deliver this much-needed service costs over £2,000 every month.

In order to meet the increasing demand for support, we urgently need your help today.

This summer we’re appealing for your help to do this by making a donation. If you are able to give a gift today, please go to bhwt. org.uk/donate/hen-helpline-appeal/

I know times are hard for many right now, so anything you can give would be greatly appreciated and will help make a big difference to hens everywhere.