Documenting a Milestone for the British Hen Welfare Trust
Marking a historic milestone.
I recently had the privilege of documenting an extraordinary moment for the British Hen Welfare Trust (BHWT): the rehoming of their one-millionth hen. The BHWT has long been dedicated to giving hens a second chance at life, rehoming those retired from commercial egg production into loving pet homes.
Jane Howorth MBE - CEO of the British Hen Welfare Trust.
Royal approval.
The milestone was made even more special by the fact that the one-millionth hen found its new home at the Highgrove Estate, rehomed by King Charles himself. It was an incredible opportunity to capture this unique moment in the BHWT’s history, as well as the care and dedication that makes their work possible.
Through photography and video, I aimed to convey the joy and significance of the occasion—from the quiet dignity of the hens experiencing freedom to the people who make these transformations possible.
I was thrilled to see the video I created for the BHWT’s social media platforms become their most successful post ever, reaching over 850,000 views. It was wonderful to know that the story resonated with so many people, helping to highlight the importance of rehoming and the life-changing work the BHWT does.
The video I created for BHWT’s social media platforms became their most successful post ever, reaching over 850,000 views.
Paul Duckett, Highgrove Estate Worker, shows Jane Howorth the one millionth hen's new home.
Highgrove Estate.
Members of the British Hen Welfare Trust team enjoying the gardens at Highgrove.
The Highgrove Estate.
Henrietta, named by King Charles, the charity's one millionth hen surveys, her new surroundings. She arrived in a hen carrier, specially designed and made for the occasion by Lula Guinness.