Lydiate Community Care Farm with Social Wellbeing CIC

14/01/2026

The UK government has just approved a major new Animal Welfare Strategy for England, and it could transform the lives of millions of animals. This plan includes some of the strongest protections the country has seen in years and marks a clear step toward ending several cruel practices.​
One of the biggest promises is to move away from keeping laying hens in cages, with a consultation planned on phasing out cage systems on farms. The strategy also proposes banning cruel snares used to trap wild animals, which often cause extreme suffering and frequently catch the wrong species.​
In addition, the government is targeting low‑welfare dog breeding and trail hunting, both of which have long been criticized by animal welfare groups. Together, these measures signal a serious commitment to treating animals with more dignity, compassion, and respect under the law.​
Animal lovers are celebrating this as a huge win, while also calling for strong enforcement and a quick timeline so that promises turn into real change on the ground. Many hope this strategy will inspire other countries to follow, proving that progress for animals is possible when governments listen, act, and put welfare first.​

12/01/2026

12/01/2026

This post comes with great sadness and disappointment. All our hopes of getting planning permission for the care farm have been taken away. I have been told by the council to remove everything from the land and return it to how it was when I bought it. This is no easy task but will have to be done or I will be fined.
It will be sold as agricultural land although it was previously used as a dumping site for building materials.
Also, I need to find a new home for my hens. I'd be grateful if someone could give them a wonderful life.
Thank you! 💚

22/12/2025

Short eared owl close up

22/12/2025

In winter, robins switch from worms to fruit. Frozen ground leaves fallen apples as one of the few reliable calorie sources.

What looks spoiled to us can be the difference between survival and starvation.

22/12/2025

Saboteurs free pigeons trapped behind anti-vermin netting on a Wigan bridge

22/12/2025

When you are out and about this Christmas ~ if you see string or anything that can find itself wrapped around a little bird's legs please pick it up and dispose of it carefully.

This bunch was picked up in Caernarfon on a 3m sq area of green where all the little song birds forage around for worms and insects.

They are lethal and cause severe stringfoot.

Thank you.

21/12/2025

Christmas isn't always a happy time for many. If you know someone who could possibly be in that situation, there are ways to help and make a positive difference.
Please use this time to think of others and reach out.
Check on you neighbours and make someone's day! 💚 🎄

21/12/2025

For anyone who may need some support this Christmas.

28/08/2025

This footage was taken last week, the day after the hens were moved. It's a bit long, more than three minutes.
I will still take care of them, although I've been without a car which means I can't get to them. They are still being looked after but probably not spoilt. 💚

19/08/2025

For the first time, I was not greeted by the hens on my arrival today! 😢 The reason why is because they've moved to pastures new! Well, over the way actually, to a neighbours land.
There they have joined some posh birds, who are non too pleased at this invasion. Hopefully, they'll all get on nicely together, before too long.

Be happy in your new home, Betty, Elsie, Nancy, Daphne, Daisy and Hettie! X

18/08/2025

My dream of creating a happy place, has unfortunately not been successful.
I'm now torn on what I should do with the land!
I moved off in February and asked someone who needed somewhere to live look after the hens and maintain the land, in exchange for free accommodation. This arrangement didn't go as I had expected..... so, my girls are moving to pastures new too. 😞

Thank you to everyone who has been following our journey.

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