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AS SEEN ON DRAGONS DEN | Series 22 📺

5* all inclusive hotel for your beloved hens 🐓 hen parties only, no c***s ❌ ducks are welcome 🦆

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“What do you actually do?” 😂🐓🫶🏼🤪It’s a question I get asked more often than you might think.And I get it 🤷🏻‍♀️ on the su...
01/05/2025

“What do you actually do?” 😂🐓🫶🏼🤪

It’s a question I get asked more often than you might think.
And I get it 🤷🏻‍♀️ on the surface, it might seem unusual. A person, dedicating their life to hens, ducks, and the people who love them… but when you look a little closer, you’ll see: there’s a lot more to what I do 💕

I board hens and ducks, yes, keeping them safe, loved, and cared for when life calls you away 🌞 BUT I also educate young minds, planting early seeds of compassion, respect, and wonder for these incredible birds…

I offer support in places that need hope the most, hospitals, prisons, nursing homes, bringing hens into lives where a simple moment of connection can mean everything 🐔

I listen when you’re overwhelmed, when your flock is sick, when you’re scared you’re doing it wrong, and I’m there to remind you that you’re not alone 🤎

I make sure hens are seen and heard, that their stories are told, their voices understood, their value recognised. I advocate for them, because they can’t stand at a microphone and tell the world how much they matter. That’s what I do.:

This isn’t just a job for me. It’s not even a career. It’s my life. My passion. My heart, feathered and full of purpose. So if you’ve ever wondered, “What’s the point of someone like me?”..

The point is this:
To be the voice, the support, the safe place, for the hens, the ducks, and for YOU. And I wouldn’t have it any other way 🐓🦆🫶🏼🐔

I was recently contacted by a lovely lady who was a little concerned about one of her hens and booked me for a hen healt...
01/05/2025

I was recently contacted by a lovely lady who was a little concerned about one of her hens and booked me for a hen health check. When I arrived, her little girl proudly showed me the way to the chicken coop and told me all about her hens! So together I showed her daughter how to check the hens herself, which she did brilliantly! 😍

Thankfully, there was no cause for concern, this hen was simply going through a late moult. We chatted through ways to help her through it, and I was pleased to reassure them both that she was a perfectly healthy, happy hen. All smiles all round, and now the little girl knows exactly what to look for when doing a health check of her own! 🤎

Just a perfect reminder that sometimes a second pair of eyes (and a bit of reassurance) is all that’s needed and moulting can catch even the most experienced owners off guard! I’m always happy to help, and even happier when we can turn it into a learning moment for the next generation of chicken keepers 🐓🫶🏼

Flies 🪰 the tiny winged villains of summer 🙄 they turn up uninvited like they own the place, but let’s be clear, they ar...
30/04/2025

Flies 🪰 the tiny winged villains of summer 🙄 they turn up uninvited like they own the place, but let’s be clear, they are not welcome in our coops! ❌

Why? 🪰
Not just because they’re annoying but flies can cause fly strike, a nasty, fast-moving condition that can be fatal for your hens. Serious stuff 😬

The hero? 🦸‍♀️ Dengie Fresh Bed for chickens ☺️🐓
Soft ✅ Dry ✅ Smells divine ✅ it’s like fresh sheets and a spa day for your flock while the flies get evicted!

Your summer checklist:
🍑 check fluffy bums 🍑
🗑️ remove soggy bedding 🗑️
🛌 add an amazing fresh layer of Dengie ✨
🌿 optional: add fresh herbs or lavender cuttings

Fresh bedding = fewer flies = happier bums. Your hens will strut. The flies will sulk. And your coop? Fresh AF 🤪

Do it for your hens. Do it for a fly free summer. Do it with Dengie Fresh Bed for Chickens 🐓☀️🪻🌷

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Today I had the pleasure of visiting the residents at Woodstock Residential Care Home with my lovely hen, Marmalade 🐓I t...
28/04/2025

Today I had the pleasure of visiting the residents at Woodstock Residential Care Home with my lovely hen, Marmalade 🐓

I take Marmalade into homes like Woodstock because I believe animals have a way of reaching people in a way words sometimes can’t, they bring comfort, sparking memories, and simply making hearts lighter 😍

The sun was shining, the garden was full of smiles, and Marmalade loved every moment of cuddles, chatter, and laughter 🩷

Thank you to everyone for welcoming us, we can’t wait to come back! 🐔

Today, I’m proud to share that I’ve been shortlisted as a Finalist for the 2025 UK Small Business Awards, Female Entrepr...
26/04/2025

Today, I’m proud to share that I’ve been shortlisted as a Finalist for the 2025 UK Small Business Awards, Female Entrepreneur of the Year ⭐️

It was never about business plans or awards. It was always about the hens 🐔🫶🏼

As a woman, caring for these little ladies who have quietly dedicated their lives, often unseen and uncelebrated, means everything to me! Every hen I’ve cared for, every small act of kindness, has been for them. Their resilience, their gentleness, and their spirit inspire me every day 🫶🏼

Thank you for believing in me, in me as an animal caregiver, an animal lover, and in someone who always did it for the hens.. 🫶🏼🐓 This is for them. This is for every little life that deserved more..

Recognise this man? You should. 25 years at Lillico and still going strong Elliott knows his feed, his feathers, and all...
24/04/2025

Recognise this man? You should. 25 years at Lillico and still going strong Elliott knows his feed, his feathers, and all the best buys 🐓🤪🐔

Here he is modelling the Dengie Fresh Bed for Chickens like the legend he is. Soft, sweet-smelling, dust-extracted comfort for your hennies and Elliott-approved, of course ✌️

Not only does he recommend Dengie Fresh Bed, he makes sure it’s all stocked on the shop floor, and he loads it into your car safely 👌🏽 great work as always 👏

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Own a farm or small holding? 🐓🦃🪶🐾Going away shouldn’t mean worrying about your birds or property. With years of hands-on...
23/04/2025

Own a farm or small holding? 🐓🦃🪶🐾

Going away shouldn’t mean worrying about your birds or property. With years of hands-on experience and specialist knowledge in poultry care, I offer a reliable and professional service designed for farms and smallholdings 🏡

I provide on-site visits to ensure your flock is well cared for in their familiar environment with feeding, fresh bedding, health checks, and secure lock-up routines all carried out with precision and care 🥰

I’m proud to be known across the UK for my dedication to hen welfare, with 5-star reviews and a reputation built on trust, consistency, and genuine care for every bird 🦢

Fully insured and highly experienced, I don’t just care for your birds, I understand them 👩‍⚕️

Based in Upchurch, Kent, and covering surrounding areas 🌎 message me to find out more about how I can support your next break with complete peace of mind 🙂‍↔️

Happy Easter Monday! 🐣🍳🥚🪺While we’re all tucking into chocolate eggs today, let’s take a moment to think about the incre...
21/04/2025

Happy Easter Monday! 🐣🍳🥚🪺

While we’re all tucking into chocolate eggs today, let’s take a moment to think about the incredible hens who lay the real ones, the quiet little queens who deserve just as much love 💕

At Hen Weekend, we believe every hen deserves a happy, healthy life whether she’s laying, sunbathing, dust bathing, or just living her best life! 🐓

Easter is all about new beginnings and second chances… and that’s exactly what rescue hens deserve 🫶🏼 a fresh start, filled with kindness, care, and lots of cuddles 🥰

Please support and consider giving a hen her forever home and if you’re ever heading away, there’s always a cosy, loving space at Hen Weekend 🏨

Love your hens, they give us more than we realise 💚

🐓🩷 Happy Easter from Hen Weekend! 🩷🐓wishing you a weekend full of sunshine, chocolate eggs, and clucky cuddles!Whether y...
18/04/2025

🐓🩷 Happy Easter from Hen Weekend! 🩷🐓wishing you a weekend full of sunshine, chocolate eggs, and clucky cuddles!

Whether you’re spending it with family, friends, or your feathered flock, we hope it’s filled with egg-cellent moments, chick-tastic cheer, and a whole lot of chocolate (for you – not the hens!) 🫣

A big cluck-you to all our egg-ceptional customers for your support, you’re the reason I’m so busy and I can’t thank you enough 🥹!

Stay safe, stay sunny, and have an egg-cellent Easter! 🐣 xx

Feeling incredibly grateful to the British Hen Welfare Trust for featuring me again in their wonderful Chicken & Egg mag...
14/04/2025

Feeling incredibly grateful to the British Hen Welfare Trust for featuring me again in their wonderful Chicken & Egg magazine! It’s such an honour to see my Dragons’ Den episode mentioned, what an amazing journey it’s been ❤️🐓

I absolutely love this magazine, it’s full of heart, hen stories, and helpful advice. Thank you BHWT for all that you do for hens and for always supporting me 🫶🏼

I’m so grateful to be part of such a wonderful charity and everything it stands for ❤️ If you’re thinking about rescuing hens, or even just want to learn more about the humble hen, please do give them a follow – they’re doing incredible work every single day 🐔

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☀️ Summer’s here and the lawnmowers are out in full force! But listen up, chicken keepers…Just because your hens love to...
12/04/2025

☀️ Summer’s here and the lawnmowers are out in full force! But listen up, chicken keepers…

Just because your hens love to yank at grass like it’s spaghetti doesn’t mean they should be handed a heap of grass cuttings on a plate! 🌱

🚫🥗 Grass clippings = bad idea. They can ferment, clump up, and cause some serious crop trouble (or worse) for your feathered gang!

Let them snack the natural way, fresh from the source, one tug at a time. Beak to blade, not bucket to beak! ❌

Sorry… it has to be said! I’m not just someone down the pub with a chicken 😵‍💫😆🐓When I bring a rescue hen into schools, ...
11/04/2025

Sorry… it has to be said! I’m not just someone down the pub with a chicken 😵‍💫😆🐓

When I bring a rescue hen into schools, nurseries, or clubs, there’s a lot more to it than just turning up with a fluffy friend! 💁🏻‍♀️

I put serious time, care, and effort into every single visit. From risk assessments and safeguarding, to making sure the experience is educational, engaging, and age-appropriate, I do this properly.. 🤪 you will also find me all over the internet doing this kind of work because it’s what I do!

I am a professional. I have the qualifications, DBS, insurance, and a successful business built around hen care and welfare. I’m also an advocate for a hen welfare charity, and my own educational background drives everything I do 🐔

I’m passionate about helping young children understand kindness, empathy, and animal welfare and there’s nothing quite like hands-on experience with a real rescue hen to bring those lessons to life 🌷

So when someone who takes their pet bird into the pub says they can come and visit your school too, I’d strongly recommend checking their experience, their credentials, and their understanding of safeguarding and welfare. Although it may seem a lovely and genuine gesture!

And just to be clear: they are not associated with me! This work means too much to be taken lightly 🐓🫶🏼

This morning was a reminder of why experience matters so much 🆘 One of my long-term foster hens, Bronze, wasn’t right… s...
10/04/2025

This morning was a reminder of why experience matters so much 🆘

One of my long-term foster hens, Bronze, wasn’t right… standing still, eyes closed. I know that look. It’s not just tiredness, it’s a sign something’s wrong! 😞

On closer inspection, I found white and bloody discharge from her vent. I knew I had to act fast. With gentle care, I helped her pass a soft shell, no yolk, just collapsed and stuck 🥚

This kind of thing needs to be done properly, handled carefully and confidently. Done wrong, it can cause more harm than good.. She didn’t bounce back straight away. She was exhausted. So she stayed with me, warm and dry, and got all the TLC she needed to rest and recover ❤️

Bronze has been implanted before, but even with that, things can still go wrong. And if no one spots the signs or knows what to do - it can be fatal 😭

This is exactly why experience matters. It’s not just about feeding hens and collecting eggs. It’s about knowing their behaviour, recognising the quiet signs, and stepping in when it counts 🐓

I’m not saying I saved her life… But I do know this: if she’d been with someone less experienced, the outcome could’ve been very different ❣️

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