Our Policies..
We are very strict to which homes our hens go too, we aren't always able to home check small numbers of hens before they go, but we do for larger amounts. We generally do a post check, normally a volunteer in your area.
We do allow hens to go to:
- New hen owners (advice if needed)
- Pet homes
- Small holders
We expect owners to be prepared to give hens:
- The upmost care
- Suitable shelters
- Protection from predators (dogs, foxes, weasles, rats)
- Access to the outside
- Veterinary care if needed
- Regular wormers
- Regularly cleaned and dissinfected hen house
- Fresh drinking water
- Daily food
We do not allow:
- People that do not intend to keep them until they die a natural death
- Them to go to anyone under 18 yrs old, unless they are to be kept at their parents property with the parents consent and signature to confirm they will monitor the care
- People that just want cheap chickens
- Them to go into the food chain
We state a strict 'No Cull' policy unless the hen is seriously ill or injured. Broken wings, and sprained legs do not count as a serious injury as they can be treated and fixed. We are happy to take back any hens needing these treatments.
On adopting your hens you will be asked to sign a contract that is shown below. You will need to be prepared to stick to the rules and failure to do so will be a breach of contract. Allowing LHR to start our legal proceedings and remove the hens from your care.
If you are unhappy with any of the contract below please do not apply for hens as you will be refused.
Thank you.
Adoption form
Name _________________________________________________________
Number of birds adopted ________
Please ring the type of bird you have adopted
Ex commercial hen/s Cockerel/s Peacock/hens Geese/Goose Duck/s _______________ Other
Contact number _____________________________________________________
Email ____________________________________________________
Full Address
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Postcode _______________________________________
Your details will be stored in LHR’s database in case of future check up/home visit. If asked by DEFRA we would have to disclose your details, this would only be in an emergency disease control matter. We will not use your details for any other purpose.
Would you like to receive information on LHR’s future rescues, news or events via email. Yes / No
By signing this form you will allow LHR to keep your details on record, that you accept LHR can do a future home visit of the adopted birds, you assure these birds are looked after well, allowed access to the outside, fresh drinking water, hen house and regularly fed, that if you can no longer care for your hens for whatever reason they will be returned to LHR. LHR reserves the right to reclaim any adopted poultry we believe are being neglected or cruelly treated. Culling is forbidden unless you have a justifiable reason due to illness or injury.
DATE ______/______/______
PRINT NAME _________________________________________________________
SIGNED ________________________________________________________