Egluntyne Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Sorry Lesley....I hadn't spotted that you had posted pics of your new girls here. They look in good fettle. Best of luck with them. Can't wait to hear the names. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted March 10, 2008 Author Share Posted March 10, 2008 Oh! - they're no secret........ Cissie and Ada Evie and Bea Dolly and Jean....... I just want to wait and see which names suit them........... Cissie, Ada, Dolly and Jean are definitely names for those with a fuller figure........ and Evie and Bea are names for those a bit more streamlined.......so I'll have to wait and see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 I thought you were still pondering! Smashing choices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted March 10, 2008 Author Share Posted March 10, 2008 One of our new hens died this afternoon - I feel such a failure She just seemed to go to sleep in the nest box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Oh I'm so sorry she died a happy hen, something thousands never get to feel. Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 That's exactly what I thought, Karen. At least she had a taste of freedom and died outside of those awful cages, bless her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Oh Lesley im so sorry to hear one of your girls didnt make it You must not feel guilty about it - some chooks just dont make it, the rescue can be just way too stressful and an overload on their already tired minds and bodies. I know its hard esp as you wanted to give the little chook a wonderful retirement but you gave her a chance of freedom and despite that she didnt have it for long she got to stretch her legs and wings and spend a little time in the sun before she went to the big coop in the sky. There are millions of chooks who never see daylight let alone a beautiful farm like yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 So sorry Lesley I always think it hits you harder when a rescue girl dies.......just because they've been through so much For a brief time she knew what freedom was and she didn't have to suffer an undignified death Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Oh, so sorry to hear about your poor little girl Lesley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Oh no Lesley.....I am sorry. At least she got to taste freedom, even though it was brief. What a shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Sorry to hear your sad news - I'm glad she didn't die in a cage though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Lesley, I am so sorry to hear that. Some of them don't make it and I am so sorry that it was one of yours! Have you let John and Monica know? Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 That's hard Lesley, but at least she died free thanks to you. It must all seem so futile to have her die just as she tasted freedom, but you're helping thousands more hens to be free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted March 11, 2008 Author Share Posted March 11, 2008 Sorry - my PC threw a big wobbly just after I'd posted......... The remaining 5 are fine this morning. My worry is that although I saw them find the feed on Sunday, I've not seen any of them actually eat anything I know they are drinking.........but not eating. The feed level has not gone down in the feeders. Should I try making it into a wet porridge type of feed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Worth a try Lesley. Perhaps they are still a bit shell shocked by the move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Oh gosh Lesley. I'm so sorry. I've just grabbed a few moments at work to catch up on the last 6 or so pages. What a time you've been having. I'm so sorry for all your troubles, it seem so very unfair. Don't forget that you do such a good job in everything you do and have made a fantastic life for all on your farm, whether it's a day or a year, the animals have been lucky to meet you. Some lovely photos from Martin too. I do tend to keep up with this thread, even though I don't always have time to post. It's like our very own Archers in book form. I love reading it. I think porridgey stuff sounds good. You could even chuck in a bit of natural yogurt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Lesley are you feedin them Layers Mash because this is what they have been fed at the farm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted March 12, 2008 Author Share Posted March 12, 2008 I did read that on the info. sheet Martin - but our suppliers couldn't get any mash until Friday. They have had chick crumb and ground up pellets. They were fine yesterday - we changed the feeder to a small trough and they were eating the feed well - I think they were totally bemused by the Grub We called in at the abattoir to collect the three hoggets we took last week. We asked to book the cows in............... and they can't fit them in until May I wish I'd asked earlier now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Sorry, been away. Well done to Martin, Lesley and Clash for the hard work. Martin - your girls looks lovely. Looking forward to the "before and after" pics in a few months. Lesley - So sad that you lost one of your girls so soon , but as others have said, at least she died a "free" chicken!!! I hope your other girls do OK and you manage to sort out the feeding difficulties. I so want some ex-batts, when I feel a bit more confident. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Lesley; they do mash at Crofts in Banbury - small and big bags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 I know you are having to hang onto the cows until May How are they being? Still troublesome for the OH or are their social skills improving? BTW do you use a cattle prod to keep them in check or move them about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Oooooh a cattle prod sounds like fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 I bet it just doesnt work on cattle either!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 There are a few people I would gladly give a few volts to! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Christian!!! How would you get a cattle prod through airport security???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
