buffie Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 I just couldn't bare to see the Eglu empty for much longer, so we re built the run, it actually looks smart (had to do something for hen parties) Anyway this now completed we found (ok I found) we had room for 3 more girls and those just had to be BHWT ex Batts of course. Called Ian and Molly and just emailed to book them. So ordered and collect end of Feb. BBxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 Yippee! I'm feeling so guilty about having an empty Eglu. I bought it initially for 2 reasons. 1. I thought it would be a good idea to have a sin bin/sick bay. 2. It was Yellow. Every time I look at it I can feel it reproving me and telling me to get some ex batts. Trouble is....all the rescue centres are miles away. What should I do?. Would a local poultry farmer allow me to buy 3 "spent" hens? I don't want to rock any boats or get things wrong. Heeelp! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 Congratulations Buffie!! That is wonderful news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted January 14, 2008 Author Share Posted January 14, 2008 They can travel some distance Anne, does that help? I said I'd keep the Eglu for the hospital but it seems silly now, I have a big enough run to set up something else if we needed too or the shed, or spare room In a pet crate or cat box of course It's the complete set up now, it's 3 years since I contacted Jane (march 14th) and I've worked with her and officially for BHWT for 2 years in March 2008. It's just time If it's right Anne it'll happen. BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 I can feel a trip to Haslingden coming on. I think that is my nearest centre. I'll wait for the better weather. The Eglu is a Mark 1. I know the advice re numbers in a Mark 1.....but given the space they have been used to do you think I could reasonably keep 3 in it, with a bit of free ranging? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted January 14, 2008 Author Share Posted January 14, 2008 Yes! BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 Righty Ho! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted January 14, 2008 Author Share Posted January 14, 2008 Go for it BBxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 Woohoo! Go for it girls! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 I can feel a trip to Haslingden coming on. I think that is my nearest centre. that's where we got our girls from, Adele is lovely and very helpful. She has a little disabled ex batt called Bea who is adorable. Tell her Ian and Justine said hello Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 See its just like the steamer. Buffies says shes getting three more so Egluntine has to have some more too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 6 more lucky hens, how fatastic, well done you two, lots of pictures don't forget. Goodie goodie, I love it when people get more hens (makes me want more hens too!! ) Mrs Bertie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatsCube Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 What is it with everyone getting another 3 right now. I was going to get 2 but im planning 3 now. was going by the 1sqm per chook rule but decided on one more seing as some of them are bantums Plus the OH said 3 so I might as well seeing as he said yes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonie Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 *cough* I've um just emailed about 3 too! They sent an automatic reply to say that they were really busy due to the Jamie Oliver programme, so I look forward to hearing from them soon. Anyone know when the next rescue in Essex is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 See its just like the steamer. Buffies says shes getting three more so Egluntine has to have some more too I have been threatening for a while....just need a nudge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted January 14, 2008 Author Share Posted January 14, 2008 *cough* I've um just emailed about 3 too! They sent an automatic reply to say that they were really busy due to the Jamie Oliver programme, so I look forward to hearing from them soon. Anyone know when the next rescue in Essex is? No idea sorry. We are all really busy, I'm lucky I'm just getting the enquiry emails about foods and helpful emails, or have calls to make and emails to send. The other rescue co-ords have taken so many calls about re homing since Jamie aired. They will get to you Moonie and well done you Friday's explosion of publicity softened Mikey up to the new girls, as people will expect me to have some and he does have a soft spot for them too BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 that's brilliant news, there won't be a single girl left needing a home. I always wondered if there were any girls left over after the rescues or if the BHWT were always oversubscribed. Do you know the answer Buffie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 Brilliant news,both of you I will have a spare 'glu soon too -Ooooooooo the temptation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 We're hoping to have 6 in March. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted January 14, 2008 Author Share Posted January 14, 2008 Hurrah Poet the girls are usually all booked, the sudden rise in calls means they are going quicker than ever and being booked further in advance. BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 Hurrah Poet the girls are usually all booked, the sudden rise in calls means they are going quicker than ever and being booked further in advance. BBx oh that's so nice to hear. Hopefully, in future, there will be fewer and fewer battery hens to re-home, if you know what I mean! You'll have to start re-homing spent free range hens instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 Wonderful news Pekins! Im really pleased for you. If you need help naming them you know where to come Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 Fantastic news You won't regret it for a minute Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 this is all great news. It's fantastic that people's eyes have been opened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
