We do not have any rescue dates confirmed at this time.

You can apply to adopt hens below - applying does not reserve hens and does not guarantee that we will be able
​to allocate you hens at the next rescue day, based on the number of applications we receive. 

If you can help to support Lucky Hens with a donation in the meantime, please click here.
29,751 hens saved from slaughter!
The more hens we have homes for, the more we can save from slaughter! 

Minimum donation £4 per hen (average donation is £5), cash or cheque only please! 
We will confirm your booking and the time of your appointment by email.
What you will need to do once the booking appointment is confirmed:
  • Bring your own suitable carriers/crates/ventilated boxes to transport your hens home
  • Pay your donation (minimum £4 per hen) cash or cheque only
  • Sign our adoption sheet
  • Take your ladies home!
Hen Request Form
Only complete the form below if you are 100% sure you can offer a loving forever home to the rescue hens.
If you are new to keeping hens, please take a look at our help sheets, these will give you an idea of what you will be required to know. If you feel you can keep hens after reading these and doing other research, fill out the form below!

What happens after I have filled my form in?
  • You will receive an email that we have received your form - if you have unsubscribed from receiving emails from Lucky Hens, please contact us and we will check and add you back onto the system
    • ​If you have unsubscribed, you may miss out on information about adopting hens
  • If we have a rescue date confirmed and hens available, we will email you with a proposed time to collect your hens on the date of the rescue or the day after based on numbers
  • You must confirm by email that you can collect your hens at the time given within 48 hours of receiving the email
  • If you do not reply, we will offer the time to someone else and you may lose out on adopting hens on that date
  • If you are on the waiting list, we will email you nearer the time of the rescue day to reconfirm if you still wish to adopt and the above process will be the same
Completing the below form does not guarantee that we will be able to allocate you hens at the next rescue day, based on the number of applications we receive. 
    Your new hens will need a minimum of 2sqm each in their run. They also need free range time every day and should not be kept in small, hutch style coops permanently. 
    Max file size: 20MB

    Your IP address will be submitted and stored when using the booking form
    By pressing submit below, you agree that Lucky Hens can contact you by email about future rescue days and events that Lucky Hens hold. We will not pass your email on to any third party. If you would prefer to not be contacted in future, please tell us in the box above. 
    You will only receive updates from Lucky Hens about rescue days and fundraising. We use email to contact you about your adoption request.
    ​    You can unsubscribe at any time and we will not pass your details on to anyone else.