Ipswich Fresh Start For Hens

06/03/2026

Just to make People aware, the Colchester branch of Mole Country Store, will be closing it doors on March 28th 2026. The Bury st Edmund’s store will then be the closest in this area.

19/12/2025

Ipswich isn’t open on the 3rd of January, but there are still collection points open.

Please help give these caged hens the best New Year by helping secure their retirement.

Please go to the website to register your interest and also check other available dates.

https://freshstartforhens.co.uk/2024/12/31/january-2025-dates/

04/11/2025

This was bound to happen at some point, please take note of the housing order coming into place on the 6th of November.

If you have 50 or more birds they need to be housed, if you have less than 50 they do not need to be housed but you must not sell or giveaway the eggs.

Find out about the latest bird flu situation in England and guidance for bird keepers and the public.

30/09/2025

I was picking up feed from Mole Country Stores yesterday I noticed October is poultry promotion month, some good savings to be had, both in store and online. Locally, we have East Dereham, Bury Saint Edmunds and Langham / Colchester.

28/09/2025

Thank you to all the rehomers who collected from Ipswich collection point yesterday, usually we stay overnight near the farm, but on this occasion we left Ipswich at 2:30 am and drove straight there, nice clear roads but a slight diversion due to the M25 being closed just after the bridge, arriving at the farm at 5:00 am, usually we will have a photo of an empty barn, we have left some hens behind. This is for the team next week to go in and then empty the barn.

We never leave a hen behind, and this will be the case next week .

Thanks as always to Gallagher Car & Van Rentals Ltd for the Van Rental.

This week hens came from The Macs Farm, have a look at their page and you can see what a wonderful life they had before the rehomers step in and secure their future 🐓🐓

27/09/2025

We have arrived early so if you have hens booked for today please come anytime from now ! Your hens are ready and waiting for you !

26/09/2025

24/09/2025

To those who have reserved hens for collection on Saturday please check your emails for the collection times and collection address .

10/09/2025

We are opening again for rehoming on Saturday 27th September. Please head to the website www.freshstartforhens .co.uk to reserve your hens now.

20/07/2025

We are looking for some LayDees for Norman the Cockerel to love. He is an amorous 14 month old currently in the Shotley area . Do you have some LayDees who need some love ? If so please do message in and we will put you in contact with his current owner

20/07/2025

***This hen now has a new home***

We are looking to find a new home for this lovely lonely hen. She lays a white egg daily. Located in the Ipswich area . Are you able to offer her a safe and secure forever home? Message please if you can help .