Status | Considered |
Primary Work Area | Industrial Agriculture |
Website | British Hen Welfare Trust |
Last Considered | November, 2020 |
Archived Versions | December, 2014 |
British Hen Welfare Trust (BHWT) works to improve the welfare of laying hens in the United Kingdom. According to their website, BHWT prevents the slaughter of around 50,000 hens per year through their rehoming program. Additionally, they lobby companies and the government to adopt policies that favor better welfare standards for egg-laying hens.