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It’s down to the wire for 100 hens set to be slaughtered on an Auckland farm.
Animal refuge New Beginnings Rescue and Rehoming has until Friday to find “forever” homes in Auckland for the free-range birds which are due to be culled.
At 18-months old, the brown shavers were moulting and … View moreIt’s down to the wire for 100 hens set to be slaughtered on an Auckland farm.
Animal refuge New Beginnings Rescue and Rehoming has until Friday to find “forever” homes in Auckland for the free-range birds which are due to be culled.
At 18-months old, the brown shavers were moulting and having a breather from egg laying, said Dani Prance, who runs New Beginnings Rescue and Rehoming in Taranaki and Auckland’s Rodney District.
“They can still lay eggs but they've reached their use by date for farmers.”
Prance has found homes for about 900 hens from the farm and is desperate to see the rest relocated so “they can live until they’re ancient and die of natural causes.”
“Normally we’d easily find a lot of homes in Auckland but it’s dwindling down,” she said.
Free-range hens face over crammed conditions with limited food and no grass, Prance said.
“You find girls that are definitely at the bottom of the pecking order. They're super skinny and you can see all their bones.”
But they flourished when they got to their new homes, learning quickly how to scratch and forage for food, she said.
“The best feeling is when you pull a hen out of one of those farms and get to put them down on grass and you just watch the amazement in them.”
They made great pets, she said, as they became friendly and ended up following their owners around.
“They’ve just got amazing personalities.”
The adopted hens have been re-homed in a variety of settings ranging from suburban town houses to 20-acre blocks.
“Some people want to fill up community food stalls with eggs, or you get home bakers that do a lot of baking for the community or Meals on Wheels and just want to be a bit more self-sustainable,” Prance said.
Chickens live eight years on average, but hens only productively lay eggs in the first two years of their lives.
Anyone interested in adopting the hens- from collection points in Dairy Flat, Wharehine and Bombay- can email newbeginningsrescue.rehoming@gmail.com or message the rescue’s Facebook page.
We are very excited to restart our English Language Conversation Group and Bible Study TOMORROW: Wednesday 10 February at 10am.
We are looking forward to seeing everyone again after a lovely summer break. Please invite many friends with you. We will have a lovely morning tea together.
Hibiscus … View moreWe are very excited to restart our English Language Conversation Group and Bible Study TOMORROW: Wednesday 10 February at 10am.
We are looking forward to seeing everyone again after a lovely summer break. Please invite many friends with you. We will have a lovely morning tea together.
Hibiscus Coast Presbyterian Church
107 Centreway Road, Orewa
And we want you and your family to love it as well!
We help babies, children and adults feel confident in and around the water and are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all.
Touch base with us today to book in for your FREE trial lesson. We have locations in both … View moreAnd we want you and your family to love it as well!
We help babies, children and adults feel confident in and around the water and are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all.
Touch base with us today to book in for your FREE trial lesson. We have locations in both Albany and Hobsonville.
The Free Trial lesson is open to all new customers.
12th Feb 10am
at the Haven 4 Hibiscus Coast Silverdale.
Cost $20
I am starting some fun card classes at the Haven
www.motherhoodhaven.org.nz...
so Come and Join me for a fun and friendly Card making Class. You will get to make two cards with step by step instructions.
It is amazing to receive … View more12th Feb 10am
at the Haven 4 Hibiscus Coast Silverdale.
Cost $20
I am starting some fun card classes at the Haven
www.motherhoodhaven.org.nz...
so Come and Join me for a fun and friendly Card making Class. You will get to make two cards with step by step instructions.
It is amazing to receive Handmade Cards and so much fun to make.
Class size is limited so please rsvp to make sure of your place. Or contact me on
mail@karenhadler.com
with any questions.
Karen
www.karenhadler.com...
At Shade Design we are a family-focused company along with offering the best products and service at the most affordable prices in the industry.
With our experienced and friendly team, we pride ourselves on making sure you only have the best experience working with us and that you can’t help … View moreAt Shade Design we are a family-focused company along with offering the best products and service at the most affordable prices in the industry.
With our experienced and friendly team, we pride ourselves on making sure you only have the best experience working with us and that you can’t help yourself but tell all your family and friends.
With our custom aluminium frames and awnings, we stand by our products and offer a 5-year warranty.
Hi Neighbours, If mask-wearing is mandatory on all public transport, why are more people not getting pulled up for failing to do so. And does it make sense to allowed masks to drop for a beer, wine or coffee? Read the story below:
This double seater outdoors couch is in very good condition. We just can't take it with us on our move. The cushions are like new. There are 2 of them but the photo only shows one so you can see what the frame is like as well. Pick up is in central Orewa.
Swap a can of food for a FREE Resene testpot!
Bring a can of food into your local Resene owned ColorShop and you can swap it for a Resene testpot (60-80ml).
Resene will then donate all the food brought in to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other community foodbanks.
By adding a … View moreSwap a can of food for a FREE Resene testpot!
Bring a can of food into your local Resene owned ColorShop and you can swap it for a Resene testpot (60-80ml).
Resene will then donate all the food brought in to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other community foodbanks.
By adding a little more colour to your life you can also help those in need. When you donate a can of food you'll save on your testpot purchase (save up to $5.80 on an 80ml testpot) while also helping provide disadvantaged Kiwis with food parcels when they need them most.
I won't be doing any more jam or pickle making so these bottles need to go to someone who can make good use of them. There are over 30 of them, mainly square shaped so they pack in a cupboard better. Also some hexagonal and round ones as well as some smaller bottling jars. Plenty of lids. … View moreI won't be doing any more jam or pickle making so these bottles need to go to someone who can make good use of them. There are over 30 of them, mainly square shaped so they pack in a cupboard better. Also some hexagonal and round ones as well as some smaller bottling jars. Plenty of lids. Photo shows a selection of the shapes. Phone 4265425. Thanks.
We are moving and won't have room for this cupboard. It is a strong and sturdy unit. We have added a small shelf at the top. Height 1800mm Depth 460mm and Width 800mm. Phone 4265425. Thanks.
This is a very sturdy, strong set of shelves which was originally a cupboard. It has no borer and with a clean up and paint would look great. We are moving and can't take it with us. Phone 4265425. Thanks.
Harmony Circle Evening Sunday 7th February
Open Group Discussion
Venue; Community Hall, 2 Alnwick St (next door to Town Hall), Warkworth.
Open at 6.45pm for a 7pm start. $5 contribution at the door – Harmony Circle is non-profit.
An evening that gives opportunity for those who come along to … View moreHarmony Circle Evening Sunday 7th February
Open Group Discussion
Venue; Community Hall, 2 Alnwick St (next door to Town Hall), Warkworth.
Open at 6.45pm for a 7pm start. $5 contribution at the door – Harmony Circle is non-profit.
An evening that gives opportunity for those who come along to chat & share as a group, creating a combination of an interesting and fun evening!
Come along and contribute with others, or simply sit back and listen, absorbing the views and knowledge of those that choose to share & converse.
Share what you may ask? Whatever comes up as a subject that is related to the essence of Harmony Circle…. Questions? Thoughts? Ideas? Beliefs? and so on. Basically, start a conversation and see where it leads! This makes for a different twist on our evening as the subject (or subjects) will flow spontaneously and naturally.
On the night we will also have a draw for a voucher to the value of $75!
The winners can redeem with any health/healing related practitioner or store of their choice.
Everyone welcome, this is an open group, come along if you can, look forward to seeing you there!
Contact us at warkworthharmonycircle@gmail.com or call/text 027 239 9182
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