Guest Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 You may have heard me mention Adele's (from the BHWT in Haslingden) disabled hen, little Bea? Bea has problems with her legs and can't walk, she just hops about bless her She has a problem similar to arthritis but is a real plucky little thing, anyway... Adele has asked if we can give her a home and after a heartfelt discussion, DH and I jumped at the chance as we have the time and space to take any introductions very slowly indeed. Even if Bea can never fully mix with the other girls, she can live side by side with them and have a bit of company and someone to talk to other than Adele's donkeys So, those of you going to Adele's in March won't get to meet Bea after all as she'll be here with us by then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 That's lovely. She'll have a nice caring new home with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 What great news . She couldn't be going to live with a more caring chicken mummy . Photos, photos and more photos please . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Aww, that's lovely I must admit though, I do feel slightly robbed as I was looking forward to seeing her when we pick up our girls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 don't worry, updates and photos will be forthcoming as and when Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Ah that's lovely!! She sounds delightful - I love the special ones . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 What a lovely time she will have with your girls and lots of TLC Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenlass Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Awww thats great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rona Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 That's fantastic I can't think if a better home for a special girl that needs a bit extra fuss and attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missuscluck Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Ahh, she sounds really special and Im sure that she will blossom in your care. You are going to end up with LOTS of hens, I can see it comming. You are officaily addicted. "Hi, Im Poet, I am a chickenaholic!!" I hope your other half has got his wood and saw at the ready for all the run extensions he will have to construct. Cant wait to see her picture and hear how she gets on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Brilliant. All the very best to you and Bea and I'm sure you will both have a really good time. My Arrietty is special; when we got her, at 7 weeks, she couldn't walk and the breeder was going to put her down. I said I would take her, my wife wasn't too keen, but I said that at least I'd give her a chance and if she had to be put down, well I would do that if necessary. Arrietty is now 9 months old, she hops like Zebedee - she can't walk too well becos she stumbles and drags a leg. If she walks its with big deliberate ploddy strides, but if she wants to really get about she just leaps with her good leg which results in random bounces roughly in the direction she want to go. Arrietty lays and mixes with all the others - she is my favourite and when I watch her I keep thinking of the phone call from the breeder when she said I could have the Blue Orp for free if I would collect, otherwise she was going to bump her off. I'm as soppy as the rest of you really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Oh that's lovely Poet..............I'm sitting here with tears rolling down my face. She'll have such a lovely home and a lovely mummy and daddy It reminds me so much of my Annie, an ex batt who came to me last year,with lots of problems, who let me care for her for the few months of life she had left in her. She touched my heart and life in a way i never thought possible. The Special ones always do. They've been through so much.................... I'm so happy for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joojoo Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 That's lovely news bet you are really excited. Congratulations and lots of luck to all of you x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Congratulations. She will be very very happy with you I'm sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanbb Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 How wonderful I'm sure she'll be soooo happy with you. PLEASE post some piccies when you get her and update us all very, very frequently. You soooo must Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 we can't wait and are busily looking for a small coop on the net but I think DH is going to have build something for her, he's going to be busy! Richard, how wonderful that you gave Arietty a chance! She sounds very much like Bea, I've seen Bea move about (we saw her when we went to get our girls), she sort of lopes/hops a bit then flops down. This is what Adele said about her condition: "She has a common problem in that her joints don’t bend very well and one leg joint and foot are swollen (a bit like arthritis). The vet says there is no treatment but I did not want to euthanase her as she does seem to have a quality of life. She is very friendly and chatty and can hop about but mostly likes to sit and watch the world go by." You just know I'm going to spoil her rotten! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 It reminds me so much of my Annie, an ex batt who came to me last year,with lots of problems, who let me care for her for the few months of life she had left in her. She touched my heart and life in a way i never thought possible. The Special ones always do. They've been through so much.................... I'm so happy for you oh Pam, I'm trying to prove to DH that I can cope with a disabled hen (he thinks I'm too much of a cry baby!) and when I read Adele's mail, I was welling up but trying not to cry, to prove to hubbie that I could cope with looking after Bea. Now there YOU go, making me nose go all tingly again! xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 That's good news Poet. I'm one for the ragtags and strays too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Great to know that she's going to have such a wonderful home with so much care and attention . She's a very lucky hen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Good for you poet - looking forward to the updates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 That's super news Poet - She'll have a lovely home with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 I'm one for the ragtags and strays too I don't think that is a fair reflection your hens Clare! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 I'm one for the ragtags and strays too I don't think that is a fair reflection your hens Clare! I think it refers to most of the animals I've had in the past.... and some of the humans too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 It reminds me so much of my Annie, an ex batt who came to me last year,with lots of problems, who let me care for her for the few months of life she had left in her. She touched my heart and life in a way i never thought possible. The Special ones always do. They've been through so much.................... I'm so happy for you oh Pam, I'm trying to prove to DH that I can cope with a disabled hen (he thinks I'm too much of a cry baby!) and when I read Adele's mail, I was welling up but trying not to cry, to prove to hubbie that I could cope with looking after Bea. Now there YOU go, making me nose go all tingly again! xxx You'll be fine Poet - although Annie caused many tears this was far outweighed by the joy, smiles and happiness she bought to our lives. Seeing her enjoy sunshine and mealworms and the joy of snoozing on a lap was worth it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 oh look at her, how sweet! I see you have kitchen roll on hand Do they poop on laps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...