Your donations in action

Oxfordshire team and hens all keen to try out the new walk-in runs

In our last edition, we thanked you for the incredible amount of money you raised for our Christmas 2021 Appeal – almost £39,000.

Now, we want to let you know how your kind donations are making a difference.

Thanks to your support we’ve been able to provide walk-in runs to rehoming teams across the country and access to hen-friendly vets for those who need extra care.

The largest slice of your donations covers vet fees and your support will help poorly hens over the next year. Two hens who have already accessed vet care funded through our Christmas Appeal donations are Bee and Mary.

Bee was having breathing problems, so her poorly carer Amy took her to the vet where she was given a check-up and a course of antibiotics. Whilst the problem hasn’t yet totally disappeared, Amy says Bee has stabilised and is now a robust and independent chicken.

Mary had a lump clearly visible on her bald bottom. Poorly carer Keeley wanted to make sure there was nothing suspicious about it, so took her to the vet for advice and reassurance. Mary was diagnosed with a hernia and although the decision was taken not to operate, Kealy now feels reassured and says Mary is happy and healthy.