Shirl Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 I've had a request for some updated pics of the ex batts I collected on 17th November. So here they are. Bimble looks really good now and she was by far the baldest when we got them. She's just waiting for her tail feathers to reach their full potential. Here's the before and after pics. Bumble is on the left. Bimble is on the right. Bimble Bumble and Bimble's fluffy botty just in pic Bamboozle 2 months ago and now As you can see Bamboozle really hasn't gained any feathers. Her botty is still bald. I have been watching them to see if I can see any pecking. Only once have I seen one of the little pekins having a go and that was when they were freeranging so Bamboozle could easily have gotten away if she wanted to. I've bought a Peck a block but they don't seem to have any interest so I'm going to get some anti pecking spray to see if it makes a difference. It's quite odd because Bamboozle is the biggest of all my hens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicki9 Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 They look amazing now, lucky girls. You have obviously done a brilliant job with them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 That's Brilliant. They're looking lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Licken Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 They look great.... Well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjules Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 What a dramatic improvement! I'm amazed. You must be a fab chicken mummy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 They look fantastic. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord-harry-bantam Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 awwww they have a much better home now i love battery hens who get their feathers back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 They look so much better Sprite one of my rescue girls, is still waiting for her tail feathers after over a year They are finally coming through, but it took her much longer than the others to get any feathers at all Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Thanks Shirl! I'm hollering for the anti-chicken as we speak... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirl Posted January 26, 2008 Author Share Posted January 26, 2008 I think the pictures of Bimble really tell the story of ex batts. It took about 6 weeks to go from being super scrawny to looking good. The anti chicken will want at least 10 of them after she's seen the pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 I think she did - she was very impressed with Bimble and so was James, I don't think he quite understands the ex bat concept. The anti chicken is looking forward to it even more now. She was a bit put off this morning by the BHWT newsletter - it said Jamie oliver had a heated chicken house for his, started her worrying that ours would be cold!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 What lovely pictures - and what a transformation . Well done you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 They look amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 I love seeing before & after photos- thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 oh wow, you have done a fab job of getting them to full health well done. we are getting some ex-batts soon (when we get the run sorted out ) we will have to travel to get them as there arent any rescues near here. get to get to either Lincoln or cheshire I think - but im sure they are worth it well done super chicken mummy cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 It always brings a tear to my eye when I see them just after they have been rescued However it is lovely to see them feathered in the garden doing normal chicken stuff They look great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Bravo - i love seeing the before and after photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iChicken Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 The change is amazing, It's good to know they are enjoying life after being caged for so long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenlass Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 hey look great!!! What a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 my goodness, they're coming on fast! well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moochoo Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Don't they look fantastic! Well done for giving them a new life obviously full of happiness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Shirl you are obviously a great chicken mum - they look fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol U Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Wow, what a difference! Even Bamboozle looks a different hen. Well done you! It's strange, but my biggest girl is the one who is picked on most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asolomio Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 wow what a difference! Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madchook Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 They look great! I had to laugh at the names, I would never have thought to name chickens after cloth nappies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
