CHARLOTTE, Elizabeth and Diana came out of their colony farm on May 2, the same day the nation welcomed the latest addition to the Royal family.

These three plucky ex-colony girls, pictured right, are looking for a good home, but a Peckingham Palace is not required!

Devon-based hen welfare charity, the British Hen Welfare Trust (BHWT) held a pop-up hen collection on Saturday in the hope of finding loving homes for hundreds of ex-colony laying hens like Charlotte, Elizabeth and Diana.

Jane Howorth, Founder of the BHWT said: 'These girls will make amazing pets, giving so much back with their friendly and inquisitive natures, not to mention eggs. 

'If you haven't adopted hens before, it's incredibly rewarding to give them a second chance in life, and I'd highly recommend it.'

The charity has hens available now in South Zeal, for collection by appointment only.

If you have a little more room in your coop for a few hens please email [email protected]">[email protected] for information.