Last summer I added six ex batts to our remaining couple. However we ended up with a rat problem (they were eating the eggs and living in the walls of the wooden stables, chewing to the extent that the structure was at risk. We’ve had hens for 10yrs but never had a problem previously. Even with the help of a pest control guy we couldn’t shift them, so sadly we decided to rehome them. I was gutted that they’d just settled properly (6 months with us) but found a lovely lady who had 10 other hens in a huge enclosure who would have them. I can see the hens from the rd when I drive past, and they’re settled in fine and looked happy (been there a few months now). This week some shitbag broke into the coops during the night and stole all 18 hens. I’m gutted for the hens.