It was a hard decision, but I decided to sell my eight hens to an egg farmer. He came to collect some garden waste for me, a side job for him, and he mentioned he would love my older hens to put amongst his young birds. My hens were still laying but not a lot. I said goodbye to them yesterday, and he kindly sent me a photo to show me they will be well cared for. They are in a holding pen until he releases them to the fields. Due to having children in the UK and the USA, I travel frequently and feel it’s better for them in the long run. I will say goodbye to you all and thank you for your help with my queries. Wishing all your hens a fruitful life. ????