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When three year old Mary Robinson, of Purleigh, Essex, introduced 'Port', one of two pet alligators she has just acquired, to the Siamese kittens, he behaved like a 'perfect gentleman' - or so he thought. Whe he opened wide his mouth to say 'hello', however, the kittens pricked up their ears and cast dubious glances at the would be friendly intruder. Mary came into possession of the alligators (the other goes by the name of 'Starboard') through a doctor friend of her father, who bought them back from a yacht cruise.
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DOMESTIC CHIKIEN, BRAHMA PERDRIX COCK, AN INDIAN BREED
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White Leghorn, Domestic Chicken, Portrait of Cockerel
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White Leghorn, Domestic Chicken, Portrait of Cockerel
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French Chicken called Gaulois Dore, Portrait of Cockerel
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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Gerard Lacz / Rex Features (1656081a)
DOMESTIC CHICKEN, BRAKEL OR BRAEKEL COCK, A BELGIAN BREED
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Chicken and Egg Production
Chicken and Egg Production
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Chicken and Egg Production
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Chicken and Egg Production
Chicken and Egg Production
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Chicken and Egg Production
Chicken and Egg Production
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Chicken and Egg Production
Chicken and Egg Production
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Chicken and Egg Production
Chicken and Egg Production
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Chicken and Egg Production
Chicken and Egg Production
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Chicken and Egg Production
Chicken and Egg Production
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Cornflake the chicken and her brood of ducklings, Christchurch, Dorst Britain - 15 May 2009
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Cornflake the chicken with her ducklings
Cornflake the chicken and her brood of ducklings, Christchurch, Dorst Britain - 15 May 2009
At first glance this may not seem the strangest of pictures, until you look a little closer and see that this mother hen (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Ireland - Aug 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ros Drinkwater / Rex Features ( 1235149a )
Urban Ark handmade henhouse, Ballymaloe Cookery School, County Cork, Ireland
Ireland - Aug 2010
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Stars und ihre Mutter
Mandatory Credit: Photo by McPix Ltd / Rex Features (1222719h)
Kym Marsh and her mother.
Hen party of Coronation Street star Beverley Callard, Manchester, Britain - 05 Sep 2010
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Miss Moggs Calendar - Nov 2010
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Mandatory Credit: Photo by www.maverickartsclub.com / Rex Features ( 1246304a )
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Feline Fine All Year - Miss Moggs Calendar
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From January sales through to end of year drinkies, it's a busy year for this cat.
A hilarious new calendar features a feisty feline called Miss Moggs - first name Britney - sashaying through the year.
The wacky illustrations show her spending her months doing everything from warming her fur on the beach to enjoying a night on the tiles.
She is also seen trying to burn off her Christmas weight in February and chilling inside with a facepack in chilly November.
It reads: "Miss Moggs works hard, plays hard and lives for the weekend! Queen of the cocktail bar and showing off."
The GBP 9.99 Miss Moggs calendar, from the people that bought us the Guinea Pig Games and Maverick Meerkats, is available from www.maverickartsclub.com
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For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QVGOKWMEZ (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Chicken Hotel, where owners leave their chickens when they go on holiday, Helston, Cornwall, Britain - 16 Mar 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Barry Gomer / Rex Features ( 1298795c )
Fowlty Towers
An unusual hotel is hoping to soothe the ruffled feathers of chicken lovers by providing home away from home comforts for their beloved birds.
The Chicken Hotel was set up by owner David Roberts on his farm in Helston, Cornwall.
The establishment offers a five-star service for picky poultry while their owners are away on holiday.
Dave, 31, came up with the eggs-tradordinary idea in response to the growing popularity for people to rear their own hens.
At first the apparently zany concept had some people calling fowl - thinking it was all a joke.
However, Dave, who is helped by Ariel Roukaerts, 31, now runs a thriving business offering accommodation for chickens and bantams.
During the day the feathered 'guests' range freely in the fox-proof grounds before being rounded and put to bed in their luxury coops at night.
A former cabinet-maker, David Roberts built the plush accommodation himself.
Rates start at GBP 2 per coop per night plus 75p per chicken, which includes the cost of feed.
Dave transports the birds to and from their homes if the owners require it, and even offers a nursery for chicks and an incubation service for eggs that need hatching.
According to Dave the idea has proven to be so popular that the Chicken Hotel has bookings for as far away as Christmas.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Barry Gomer / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QAHQZNWTW (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Chicken Hotel, where owners leave their chickens when they go on holiday, Helston, Cornwall, Britain - 16 Mar 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Barry Gomer / Rex Features ( 1298795b )
Fowlty Towers
An unusual hotel is hoping to soothe the ruffled feathers of chicken lovers by providing home away from home comforts for their beloved birds.
The Chicken Hotel was set up by owner David Roberts on his farm in Helston, Cornwall.
The establishment offers a five-star service for picky poultry while their owners are away on holiday.
Dave, 31, came up with the eggs-tradordinary idea in response to the growing popularity for people to rear their own hens.
At first the apparently zany concept had some people calling fowl - thinking it was all a joke.
However, Dave, who is helped by Ariel Roukaerts, 31, now runs a thriving business offering accommodation for chickens and bantams.
During the day the feathered 'guests' range freely in the fox-proof grounds before being rounded and put to bed in their luxury coops at night.
A former cabinet-maker, David Roberts built the plush accommodation himself.
Rates start at GBP 2 per coop per night plus 75p per chicken, which includes the cost of feed.
Dave transports the birds to and from their homes if the owners require it, and even offers a nursery for chicks and an incubation service for eggs that need hatching.
According to Dave the idea has proven to be so popular that the Chicken Hotel has bookings for as far away as Christmas.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Barry Gomer / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QAHQZNWTW (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Chicken Hotel, where owners leave their chickens when they go on holiday, Helston, Cornwall, Britain - 16 Mar 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Rex Features ( 1298795e )
Fowlty Towers
An unusual hotel is hoping to soothe the ruffled feathers of chicken lovers by providing home away from home comforts for their beloved birds.
The Chicken Hotel was set up by owner David Roberts on his farm in Helston, Cornwall.
The establishment offers a five-star service for picky poultry while their owners are away on holiday.
Dave, 31, came up with the eggs-tradordinary idea in response to the growing popularity for people to rear their own hens.
At first the apparently zany concept had some people calling fowl - thinking it was all a joke.
However, Dave, who is helped by Ariel Roukaerts, 31, now runs a thriving business offering accommodation for chickens and bantams.
During the day the feathered 'guests' range freely in the fox-proof grounds before being rounded and put to bed in their luxury coops at night.
A former cabinet-maker, David Roberts built the plush accommodation himself.
Rates start at GBP 2 per coop per night plus 75p per chicken, which includes the cost of feed.
Dave transports the birds to and from their homes if the owners require it, and even offers a nursery for chicks and an incubation service for eggs that need hatching.
According to Dave the idea has proven to be so popular that the Chicken Hotel has bookings for as far away as Christmas.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Barry Gomer / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QAHQZNWTW (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Chicken Hotel, where owners leave their chickens when they go on holiday, Helston, Cornwall, Britain - 16 Mar 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Barry Gomer / Rex Features ( 1298795d )
Fowlty Towers
An unusual hotel is hoping to soothe the ruffled feathers of chicken lovers by providing home away from home comforts for their beloved birds.
The Chicken Hotel was set up by owner David Roberts on his farm in Helston, Cornwall.
The establishment offers a five-star service for picky poultry while their owners are away on holiday.
Dave, 31, came up with the eggs-tradordinary idea in response to the growing popularity for people to rear their own hens.
At first the apparently zany concept had some people calling fowl - thinking it was all a joke.
However, Dave, who is helped by Ariel Roukaerts, 31, now runs a thriving business offering accommodation for chickens and bantams.
During the day the feathered 'guests' range freely in the fox-proof grounds before being rounded and put to bed in their luxury coops at night.
A former cabinet-maker, David Roberts built the plush accommodation himself.
Rates start at GBP 2 per coop per night plus 75p per chicken, which includes the cost of feed.
Dave transports the birds to and from their homes if the owners require it, and even offers a nursery for chicks and an incubation service for eggs that need hatching.
According to Dave the idea has proven to be so popular that the Chicken Hotel has bookings for as far away as Christmas.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Barry Gomer / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QAHQZNWTW (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Chicken Hotel, where owners leave their chickens when they go on holiday, Helston, Cornwall, Britain - 16 Mar 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Barry Gomer / Rex Features ( 1298795g )
Fowlty Towers
An unusual hotel is hoping to soothe the ruffled feathers of chicken lovers by providing home away from home comforts for their beloved birds.
The Chicken Hotel was set up by owner David Roberts on his farm in Helston, Cornwall.
The establishment offers a five-star service for picky poultry while their owners are away on holiday.
Dave, 31, came up with the eggs-tradordinary idea in response to the growing popularity for people to rear their own hens.
At first the apparently zany concept had some people calling fowl - thinking it was all a joke.
However, Dave, who is helped by Ariel Roukaerts, 31, now runs a thriving business offering accommodation for chickens and bantams.
During the day the feathered 'guests' range freely in the fox-proof grounds before being rounded and put to bed in their luxury coops at night.
A former cabinet-maker, David Roberts built the plush accommodation himself.
Rates start at GBP 2 per coop per night plus 75p per chicken, which includes the cost of feed.
Dave transports the birds to and from their homes if the owners require it, and even offers a nursery for chicks and an incubation service for eggs that need hatching.
According to Dave the idea has proven to be so popular that the Chicken Hotel has bookings for as far away as Christmas.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Barry Gomer / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QAHQZNWTW (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Chicken Hotel, where owners leave their chickens when they go on holiday, Helston, Cornwall, Britain - 16 Mar 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Barry Gomer / Rex Features ( 1298795i )
Fowlty Towers
An unusual hotel is hoping to soothe the ruffled feathers of chicken lovers by providing home away from home comforts for their beloved birds.
The Chicken Hotel was set up by owner David Roberts on his farm in Helston, Cornwall.
The establishment offers a five-star service for picky poultry while their owners are away on holiday.
Dave, 31, came up with the eggs-tradordinary idea in response to the growing popularity for people to rear their own hens.
At first the apparently zany concept had some people calling fowl - thinking it was all a joke.
However, Dave, who is helped by Ariel Roukaerts, 31, now runs a thriving business offering accommodation for chickens and bantams.
During the day the feathered 'guests' range freely in the fox-proof grounds before being rounded and put to bed in their luxury coops at night.
A former cabinet-maker, David Roberts built the plush accommodation himself.
Rates start at GBP 2 per coop per night plus 75p per chicken, which includes the cost of feed.
Dave transports the birds to and from their homes if the owners require it, and even offers a nursery for chicks and an incubation service for eggs that need hatching.
According to Dave the idea has proven to be so popular that the Chicken Hotel has bookings for as far away as Christmas.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Barry Gomer / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QAHQZNWTW (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Chicken Hotel, where owners leave their chickens when they go on holiday, Helston, Cornwall, Britain - 16 Mar 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Barry Gomer / Rex Features ( 1298795f )
Fowlty Towers
An unusual hotel is hoping to soothe the ruffled feathers of chicken lovers by providing home away from home comforts for their beloved birds.
The Chicken Hotel was set up by owner David Roberts on his farm in Helston, Cornwall.
The establishment offers a five-star service for picky poultry while their owners are away on holiday.
Dave, 31, came up with the eggs-tradordinary idea in response to the growing popularity for people to rear their own hens.
At first the apparently zany concept had some people calling fowl - thinking it was all a joke.
However, Dave, who is helped by Ariel Roukaerts, 31, now runs a thriving business offering accommodation for chickens and bantams.
During the day the feathered 'guests' range freely in the fox-proof grounds before being rounded and put to bed in their luxury coops at night.
A former cabinet-maker, David Roberts built the plush accommodation himself.
Rates start at GBP 2 per coop per night plus 75p per chicken, which includes the cost of feed.
Dave transports the birds to and from their homes if the owners require it, and even offers a nursery for chicks and an incubation service for eggs that need hatching.
According to Dave the idea has proven to be so popular that the Chicken Hotel has bookings for as far away as Christmas.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Barry Gomer / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QAHQZNWTW (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Chicken Hotel, where owners leave their chickens when they go on holiday, Helston, Cornwall, Britain - 16 Mar 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Barry Gomer / Rex Features ( 1298795h )
Fowlty Towers
An unusual hotel is hoping to soothe the ruffled feathers of chicken lovers by providing home away from home comforts for their beloved birds.
The Chicken Hotel was set up by owner David Roberts on his farm in Helston, Cornwall.
The establishment offers a five-star service for picky poultry while their owners are away on holiday.
Dave, 31, came up with the eggs-tradordinary idea in response to the growing popularity for people to rear their own hens.
At first the apparently zany concept had some people calling fowl - thinking it was all a joke.
However, Dave, who is helped by Ariel Roukaerts, 31, now runs a thriving business offering accommodation for chickens and bantams.
During the day the feathered 'guests' range freely in the fox-proof grounds before being rounded and put to bed in their luxury coops at night.
A former cabinet-maker, David Roberts built the plush accommodation himself.
Rates start at GBP 2 per coop per night plus 75p per chicken, which includes the cost of feed.
Dave transports the birds to and from their homes if the owners require it, and even offers a nursery for chicks and an incubation service for eggs that need hatching.
According to Dave the idea has proven to be so popular that the Chicken Hotel has bookings for as far away as Christmas.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Barry Gomer / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QAHQZNWTW (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Chicken Hotel, where owners leave their chickens when they go on holiday, Helston, Cornwall, Britain - 16 Mar 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Barry Gomer / Rex Features ( 1298795j )
Fowlty Towers
An unusual hotel is hoping to soothe the ruffled feathers of chicken lovers by providing home away from home comforts for their beloved birds.
The Chicken Hotel was set up by owner David Roberts on his farm in Helston, Cornwall.
The establishment offers a five-star service for picky poultry while their owners are away on holiday.
Dave, 31, came up with the eggs-tradordinary idea in response to the growing popularity for people to rear their own hens.
At first the apparently zany concept had some people calling fowl - thinking it was all a joke.
However, Dave, who is helped by Ariel Roukaerts, 31, now runs a thriving business offering accommodation for chickens and bantams.
During the day the feathered 'guests' range freely in the fox-proof grounds before being rounded and put to bed in their luxury coops at night.
A former cabinet-maker, David Roberts built the plush accommodation himself.
Rates start at GBP 2 per coop per night plus 75p per chicken, which includes the cost of feed.
Dave transports the birds to and from their homes if the owners require it, and even offers a nursery for chicks and an incubation service for eggs that need hatching.
According to Dave the idea has proven to be so popular that the Chicken Hotel has bookings for as far away as Christmas.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Barry Gomer / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QAHQZNWTW (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Chicken Hotel, where owners leave their chickens when they go on holiday, Helston, Cornwall, Britain - 16 Mar 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Barry Gomer / Rex Features ( 1298795k )
Fowlty Towers
An unusual hotel is hoping to soothe the ruffled feathers of chicken lovers by providing home away from home comforts for their beloved birds.
The Chicken Hotel was set up by owner David Roberts on his farm in Helston, Cornwall.
The establishment offers a five-star service for picky poultry while their owners are away on holiday.
Dave, 31, came up with the eggs-tradordinary idea in response to the growing popularity for people to rear their own hens.
At first the apparently zany concept had some people calling fowl - thinking it was all a joke.
However, Dave, who is helped by Ariel Roukaerts, 31, now runs a thriving business offering accommodation for chickens and bantams.
During the day the feathered 'guests' range freely in the fox-proof grounds before being rounded and put to bed in their luxury coops at night.
A former cabinet-maker, David Roberts built the plush accommodation himself.
Rates start at GBP 2 per coop per night plus 75p per chicken, which includes the cost of feed.
Dave transports the birds to and from their homes if the owners require it, and even offers a nursery for chicks and an incubation service for eggs that need hatching.
According to Dave the idea has proven to be so popular that the Chicken Hotel has bookings for as far away as Christmas.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Barry Gomer / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QAHQZNWTW (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Chicken Hotel, where owners leave their chickens when they go on holiday, Helston, Cornwall, Britain - 16 Mar 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Barry Gomer / Rex Features ( 1298795l )
Fowlty Towers
An unusual hotel is hoping to soothe the ruffled feathers of chicken lovers by providing home away from home comforts for their beloved birds.
The Chicken Hotel was set up by owner David Roberts on his farm in Helston, Cornwall.
The establishment offers a five-star service for picky poultry while their owners are away on holiday.
Dave, 31, came up with the eggs-tradordinary idea in response to the growing popularity for people to rear their own hens.
At first the apparently zany concept had some people calling fowl - thinking it was all a joke.
However, Dave, who is helped by Ariel Roukaerts, 31, now runs a thriving business offering accommodation for chickens and bantams.
During the day the feathered 'guests' range freely in the fox-proof grounds before being rounded and put to bed in their luxury coops at night.
A former cabinet-maker, David Roberts built the plush accommodation himself.
Rates start at GBP 2 per coop per night plus 75p per chicken, which includes the cost of feed.
Dave transports the birds to and from their homes if the owners require it, and even offers a nursery for chicks and an incubation service for eggs that need hatching.
According to Dave the idea has proven to be so popular that the Chicken Hotel has bookings for as far away as Christmas.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Barry Gomer / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QAHQZNWTW (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Britain's 'last battery hen' Liberty given new home at British Hen Welfare Trust farm in Chulmleigh, Devon, Britain - 29 Dec 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Barry Gomer / Rex Features (1528244a)
Britain's 'Last Battery Hen' Gets New Home
Britain's 'last battery hen' is all set to enjoy a well earned retirement after being given a home on a farm in Devon.
'Liberty' will live out her days at the British Hen Welfare Trust's base in Chulmleigh where she will be cared for by founder Jane Howorth.
A newly introduced EU Directive has banned the barren (battery) cage system and egg producers are now required to provide hens with larger cages.
Under the new regulations, these new cages must provide 750 square centimetres of space for each bird - enough so they can spread their wings and perch.
In comparison, the old-style cages had just 550 square centimetres of space - less than a sheet of A4 paper.
British egg farmers have invested an estimated GBP 400million to comply with the new rules.
Unable to fit as many chickens in one cage as previously, in the run up to the rules being implemented on 1 January many looked to get rid of chickens that were past their prime.
In response the British Hen Welfare Trust launched an appeal to re-home many of these animals rather than see them sent to the slaughterhouse.
Jane hoped that the appeal would find homes for around 6,000 hens but after a positive response around 15,000 birds have actually been saved.
Liberty will now enjoy her retirement along with 60 other ex-battery hens at the Trust's farm.
Jane commented: "Today is a major milestone in the life of the commercial laying hen in Britain and I'm pleased that improved welfare changes are being implemented.
"It's an emotional day for us at the British Hen Welfare Trust, as one chapter closes and a new one begins".
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Barry Gomer / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VJQZOPOJC (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Britain's 'last battery hen' Liberty given new home at British Hen Welfare Trust farm in Chulmleigh, Devon, Britain - 29 Dec 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Barry Gomer / Rex Features (1528244b)
Britain's 'Last Battery Hen' Gets New Home
Britain's 'last battery hen' is all set to enjoy a well earned retirement after being given a home on a farm in Devon.
'Liberty' will live out her days at the British Hen Welfare Trust's base in Chulmleigh where she will be cared for by founder Jane Howorth.
A newly introduced EU Directive has banned the barren (battery) cage system and egg producers are now required to provide hens with larger cages.
Under the new regulations, these new cages must provide 750 square centimetres of space for each bird - enough so they can spread their wings and perch.
In comparison, the old-style cages had just 550 square centimetres of space - less than a sheet of A4 paper.
British egg farmers have invested an estimated GBP 400million to comply with the new rules.
Unable to fit as many chickens in one cage as previously, in the run up to the rules being implemented on 1 January many looked to get rid of chickens that were past their prime.
In response the British Hen Welfare Trust launched an appeal to re-home many of these animals rather than see them sent to the slaughterhouse.
Jane hoped that the appeal would find homes for around 6,000 hens but after a positive response around 15,000 birds have actually been saved.
Liberty will now enjoy her retirement along with 60 other ex-battery hens at the Trust's farm.
Jane commented: "Today is a major milestone in the life of the commercial laying hen in Britain and I'm pleased that improved welfare changes are being implemented.
"It's an emotional day for us at the British Hen Welfare Trust, as one chapter closes and a new one begins".
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Barry Gomer / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VJQZOPOJC (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Britain's 'last battery hen' Liberty given new home at British Hen Welfare Trust farm in Chulmleigh, Devon, Britain - 29 Dec 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Barry Gomer / Rex Features (1528244c)
Britain's 'Last Battery Hen' Gets New Home
Britain's 'last battery hen' is all set to enjoy a well earned retirement after being given a home on a farm in Devon.
'Liberty' will live out her days at the British Hen Welfare Trust's base in Chulmleigh where she will be cared for by founder Jane Howorth.
A newly introduced EU Directive has banned the barren (battery) cage system and egg producers are now required to provide hens with larger cages.
Under the new regulations, these new cages must provide 750 square centimetres of space for each bird - enough so they can spread their wings and perch.
In comparison, the old-style cages had just 550 square centimetres of space - less than a sheet of A4 paper.
British egg farmers have invested an estimated GBP 400million to comply with the new rules.
Unable to fit as many chickens in one cage as previously, in the run up to the rules being implemented on 1 January many looked to get rid of chickens that were past their prime.
In response the British Hen Welfare Trust launched an appeal to re-home many of these animals rather than see them sent to the slaughterhouse.
Jane hoped that the appeal would find homes for around 6,000 hens but after a positive response around 15,000 birds have actually been saved.
Liberty will now enjoy her retirement along with 60 other ex-battery hens at the Trust's farm.
Jane commented: "Today is a major milestone in the life of the commercial laying hen in Britain and I'm pleased that improved welfare changes are being implemented.
"It's an emotional day for us at the British Hen Welfare Trust, as one chapter closes and a new one begins".
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Barry Gomer / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VJQZOPOJC (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Britain's 'last battery hen' Liberty given new home at British Hen Welfare Trust farm in Chulmleigh, Devon, Britain - 29 Dec 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Barry Gomer / Rex Features (1528244e)
Britain's 'Last Battery Hen' Gets New Home
Britain's 'last battery hen' is all set to enjoy a well earned retirement after being given a home on a farm in Devon.
'Liberty' will live out her days at the British Hen Welfare Trust's base in Chulmleigh where she will be cared for by founder Jane Howorth.
A newly introduced EU Directive has banned the barren (battery) cage system and egg producers are now required to provide hens with larger cages.
Under the new regulations, these new cages must provide 750 square centimetres of space for each bird - enough so they can spread their wings and perch.
In comparison, the old-style cages had just 550 square centimetres of space - less than a sheet of A4 paper.
British egg farmers have invested an estimated GBP 400million to comply with the new rules.
Unable to fit as many chickens in one cage as previously, in the run up to the rules being implemented on 1 January many looked to get rid of chickens that were past their prime.
In response the British Hen Welfare Trust launched an appeal to re-home many of these animals rather than see them sent to the slaughterhouse.
Jane hoped that the appeal would find homes for around 6,000 hens but after a positive response around 15,000 birds have actually been saved.
Liberty will now enjoy her retirement along with 60 other ex-battery hens at the Trust's farm.
Jane commented: "Today is a major milestone in the life of the commercial laying hen in Britain and I'm pleased that improved welfare changes are being implemented.
"It's an emotional day for us at the British Hen Welfare Trust, as one chapter closes and a new one begins".
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Barry Gomer / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VJQZOPOJC (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Britain's 'last battery hen' Liberty given new home at British Hen Welfare Trust farm in Chulmleigh, Devon, Britain - 29 Dec 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Barry Gomer / Rex Features (1528244g)
Britain's 'Last Battery Hen' Gets New Home
Britain's 'last battery hen' is all set to enjoy a well earned retirement after being given a home on a farm in Devon.
'Liberty' will live out her days at the British Hen Welfare Trust's base in Chulmleigh where she will be cared for by founder Jane Howorth.
A newly introduced EU Directive has banned the barren (battery) cage system and egg producers are now required to provide hens with larger cages.
Under the new regulations, these new cages must provide 750 square centimetres of space for each bird - enough so they can spread their wings and perch.
In comparison, the old-style cages had just 550 square centimetres of space - less than a sheet of A4 paper.
British egg farmers have invested an estimated GBP 400million to comply with the new rules.
Unable to fit as many chickens in one cage as previously, in the run up to the rules being implemented on 1 January many looked to get rid of chickens that were past their prime.
In response the British Hen Welfare Trust launched an appeal to re-home many of these animals rather than see them sent to the slaughterhouse.
Jane hoped that the appeal would find homes for around 6,000 hens but after a positive response around 15,000 birds have actually been saved.
Liberty will now enjoy her retirement along with 60 other ex-battery hens at the Trust's farm.
Jane commented: "Today is a major milestone in the life of the commercial laying hen in Britain and I'm pleased that improved welfare changes are being implemented.
"It's an emotional day for us at the British Hen Welfare Trust, as one chapter closes and a new one begins".
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Barry Gomer / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VJQZOPOJC (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Britain's 'last battery hen' Liberty given new home at British Hen Welfare Trust farm in Chulmleigh, Devon, Britain - 29 Dec 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Barry Gomer / Rex Features (1528244f)
Britain's 'Last Battery Hen' Gets New Home
Britain's 'last battery hen' is all set to enjoy a well earned retirement after being given a home on a farm in Devon.
'Liberty' will live out her days at the British Hen Welfare Trust's base in Chulmleigh where she will be cared for by founder Jane Howorth.
A newly introduced EU Directive has banned the barren (battery) cage system and egg producers are now required to provide hens with larger cages.
Under the new regulations, these new cages must provide 750 square centimetres of space for each bird - enough so they can spread their wings and perch.
In comparison, the old-style cages had just 550 square centimetres of space - less than a sheet of A4 paper.
British egg farmers have invested an estimated GBP 400million to comply with the new rules.
Unable to fit as many chickens in one cage as previously, in the run up to the rules being implemented on 1 January many looked to get rid of chickens that were past their prime.
In response the British Hen Welfare Trust launched an appeal to re-home many of these animals rather than see them sent to the slaughterhouse.
Jane hoped that the appeal would find homes for around 6,000 hens but after a positive response around 15,000 birds have actually been saved.
Liberty will now enjoy her retirement along with 60 other ex-battery hens at the Trust's farm.
Jane commented: "Today is a major milestone in the life of the commercial laying hen in Britain and I'm pleased that improved welfare changes are being implemented.
"It's an emotional day for us at the British Hen Welfare Trust, as one chapter closes and a new one begins".
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Barry Gomer / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VJQZOPOJC (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Britain's 'last battery hen' Liberty given new home at British Hen Welfare Trust farm in Chulmleigh, Devon, Britain - 29 Dec 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Barry Gomer / Rex Features (1528244h)
Britain's 'Last Battery Hen' Gets New Home
Britain's 'last battery hen' is all set to enjoy a well earned retirement after being given a home on a farm in Devon.
'Liberty' will live out her days at the British Hen Welfare Trust's base in Chulmleigh where she will be cared for by founder Jane Howorth.
A newly introduced EU Directive has banned the barren (battery) cage system and egg producers are now required to provide hens with larger cages.
Under the new regulations, these new cages must provide 750 square centimetres of space for each bird - enough so they can spread their wings and perch.
In comparison, the old-style cages had just 550 square centimetres of space - less than a sheet of A4 paper.
British egg farmers have invested an estimated GBP 400million to comply with the new rules.
Unable to fit as many chickens in one cage as previously, in the run up to the rules being implemented on 1 January many looked to get rid of chickens that were past their prime.
In response the British Hen Welfare Trust launched an appeal to re-home many of these animals rather than see them sent to the slaughterhouse.
Jane hoped that the appeal would find homes for around 6,000 hens but after a positive response around 15,000 birds have actually been saved.
Liberty will now enjoy her retirement along with 60 other ex-battery hens at the Trust's farm.
Jane commented: "Today is a major milestone in the life of the commercial laying hen in Britain and I'm pleased that improved welfare changes are being implemented.
"It's an emotional day for us at the British Hen Welfare Trust, as one chapter closes and a new one begins".
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Barry Gomer / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VJQZOPOJC (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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