buffie Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 First off I had an email this week from Jane Howorth and she has asked if I will take on the role of educator and investigator . I have jumped at the chance to help in a more formal way so will let you know what it's all about when I speak to her soon. If you have any ideas of foods and products to investigate please let me know. I am currently working on chicken manure pellets and have found a british free range supplier, also burns pet food guarantees no battery hens are used in their pet foods Just thought you might like to see the independent from yesterday. Piece by Jane and also mentions the eglu. http://news.independent.co.uk/environment/article345185.ece I will be at the pancake race with my leaflets on the 28th so hopefully that may raise some awareness locally and I hope Omlet can join me or get a stall there next year. Thanks again for everyone's adoptions and card buying at christmas, it makes such a huge difference. BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 That's a good article, it's true, battery hens really are the poor relation of the food industry. Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 Well done Buffie I am sure you will do a great job and I will have a think about food products that you can investigate...........Thanks for the article in the Independent ................. Good to see the Eglu get a mention, keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted February 15, 2006 Author Share Posted February 15, 2006 Thanks. It's a year in march that I heard about the BHWT and I've hoped that I could get involved in some way. I had thought I could go to a farm and help with the rescue but this is more helpful to them as they have their volunteers already set up for that. The Omlet cards raised about £200.00 for them so that's great news too. BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 Fantastic news Buffster! You'll do well. When's the pancake race? We'd like to come if we can. CX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted February 15, 2006 Author Share Posted February 15, 2006 Tuesday the 28th, it's probably hard for you because of work/school. If you can make it 'FANTASTIC', great to see you and you can help me leaflet if you can't make it I do understand. BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_smeeeths Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 What a complelling article. I would love to home some battery hens but am worried that my girls will pick on them? Is this a problem or do they stand up for themselves? My chickens are currently in a pen which is 10ft by approx 20ft with a eglu and pen in the middle I have 4 girls at the moment does anyone have an idea how many I could keep in this area (obviously with some more accomadation). Do you know when the next rescue is in my area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted February 15, 2006 Author Share Posted February 15, 2006 Check out the website www.thehenshouse.co.uk. for lots more details and by all means call Jane. You will find her details on the website and her email. She usually re homes 3 or more in case one dies but again that can be different in some circumstances. They are delicate at first but are tough cookies (they have had to be to survive), they need careful attention after their stressful lives and rescue and careful introduction but I know if you take your time it can be so rewarding for you and they have a lovely life. she is always pleased to hear from anyone interested and is happily 'very busy' after the exposure yesterday. Thanks for bringing this up. BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted February 15, 2006 Author Share Posted February 15, 2006 Also let me know what you decide love to hear what's happened. BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 Congratualtions Buffy - you're really great! If we ever manage to get our country cottage with land we will be looking to home some battery chooks (not enough room in our present garden) and its funny because Paul and I were only talking about it last night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted February 15, 2006 Author Share Posted February 15, 2006 Ah thanks Mel and yes wouldn't it be good. I haven't got any rescued girls but decided to start with my Eglu and girls last year, to learn more and get used to chickens but as I went to the rescue last year having only had them for about 8 weeks I have now learnt alot and can tell a vent from a wattle! I hope we all get to live more of the dream, I think I am living a small version of it right now! BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 Me too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 Buffie, you're quite amazing. You are full of energy in limitless supplies. Good luck with your new role, I'm sure you'll thrive being inspired by our lovely girls. Would like some more details about the Panckae Race - I missed out on that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted February 15, 2006 Author Share Posted February 15, 2006 Where do you all get this weird idea about endless energy I started doing all sorts to keep myself from nicotine cravings and it's stuck 12 months later and my life is more satisfying and much fuller, shoukld of doen it years ago! I also have no children, well our 'family' do keep us busy but you know what I mean, so I have the luxury of time too. Gina The pancake race is in Olney,It is on news stations around the world have alook online and I am leafleting for BHWT also Omlet are intersested as you can't get more eggy than pancakes BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 thanks BB - will check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted March 8, 2006 Author Share Posted March 8, 2006 Right here I am raising the BHWT again. I have now spoken to Jane found out more about what is needed and am starting today. I will begin with pet foods and will cover salad drssings and ice cream/christams cakes this year I hope. I am going to be investigating products and they will go into the BHWT newsletter (quarterly). I will source hen friendly products and also find those that are common place but use spent battery hens or battery eggs. I will compare prices and find out places they can be bought. It's hard for people to know where the eggs or hens are hidden so my job is to help make it easier. Well taht's the update. Also the la la la AF is slowing down adoption so any one able and ready to adopt give her a call. Thanks BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 Great news Buffster! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted March 8, 2006 Author Share Posted March 8, 2006 Thanks Clare. A sorry realisation is that there aren't enough free range laying hens to supply the pet food industry so it is even more important to source those free range eggs and products as our pets can't be supplied with decent chicken Your choice of petfood also makes a big difference and if you can't get what you want tell the manufacturer. I have some addresses so feel free to PM me BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 Thanks Buffster. I will get onto the case in a bit. Thanks for the phone message - we must catch up soon; wish Mike a happy 40th for us; when is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted March 8, 2006 Author Share Posted March 8, 2006 April 1st Poor pug BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted March 8, 2006 Author Share Posted March 8, 2006 Thanks Buffster. I will get onto the case in a bit. Thanks for the phone message - we must catch up soon; wish Mike a happy 40th for us; when is it? It was a general message Clare so please don't think it was just aimed at you BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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buffie Posted March 8, 2006 Author Share Posted March 8, 2006 I guess you are my partner in crime! BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 Not offended at all Hon, just there's so much I need to do and not enough time at the moment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted March 8, 2006 Author Share Posted March 8, 2006 Yes know that feeling, just thought the new owners may have missed all this so have to keep it running. BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
