Guest Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Well we did only come back with three after all so maybe I'll get a bluebelle and a skyline soon...... There are in very nice condition, stood around the Eglu run mostly this afternoon looking bewildered, whilst my three girls squarked around them. First up is Pickle - she has the least feathers with both a bald spot on her head and rather thin wings. Next is Pumpkin, she is well feathered with just a bald spot on her head but has been the least active so far. And finally Poppet, she has slightly darker feathers and has a little bald spot on her chest as well as on her head, she also seems to be the biggest of the three. At bedtime I tried poking them into the Eglu with a broom (worked for me before!) but it was a foot too short so used it to scoot them towards the door and picked each of them up and popped them in through the egg port. Gave each of them a stroke too, they were very flappy. I've asked the anti-chicken not to let them out at daybreak as I want to lift them out one at a time again to get them used to being handled, 2 of my existing chickens NEVER let me pick them up so I'm determined this lot will be better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 They look bright eyed and inquisitve Poet. You will work wonders with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Do you mean Penguinmad Egluntine? they look lovely. Wish I could take some on but all my girls ar ebanties these days and I dont think it would be fair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanut12 Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 looking good. We'll get our 10 on tuesday, will pass on Poppet, Pickle and Pumpkins's love to their ex batt-mates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 They are actually looking not too bad considering some ex batts. Like the names too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Well done Pengy More girls enjoying a free range life and their names are just great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 They do look in lovely condidtion - compared ot my existing girls they look a bit sorry for themselves but they weren't the worst there. Although the ones which were worse weren't terrible either. James picked them out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 They look lovely Pengy . Not too much tlc required to get them looking fully feathered . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 They are gorgeous Pengy! And lovely names It does make me sad though when I see how pale their little faces and combs and wattles are. Compared to that glowing red of our pampered garden hens. Looking forward to seeing them again in a few weeks when they have some colour back in their cheeks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 They are lovely they look to be in reasonable condition too Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 They look bright eyed and inquisitve Poet. You will work wonders with them. must be cos I'm always on about battery chickens! Nice one pengy, the anti chicken will be making them mash potato in no time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Lovely to see some ex batts starting off a new life in a lovely home Pengy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Great girlies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Do you mean Penguinmad Egluntine? Eglutine......time for a lie down me thinks....all this talking about ukadex (or whatever its called) and limestone flour has had an affect on you!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirkwood Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 they are beautiful girls and will look very pretty once they a have tasted the freedom you are giving them. they are just beautiful. keep us updated with their progress:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chili pepper Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Hi Penguin mad, its Kim, we met at the rescue. great to see them beginning to enjoy the sunlight and wind in their feathers!! I took 4 home today, 3 good ones and a little oven ready, amazingly the oven ready is the bravest and most inquizative of them all. M y 3 ex batts from last year were looking on from the cube and were making the strangest of noises! I'm not sure they are at all pleased with sharing THEIR garden with 4 more chooks!! Keep us posted, its great to see them blossom. BTW your son was gorgeous, especially with his special chicken T-shirt!!!! He was sooo excited, has he managed to calm down long enough to get some sleep this eve? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 He always calms down and sleeps well but the first thing he said this morning was "I wonder what the new chickens are doing". So I got up and went down to pick them out - so they get used to being handled. I started with Pickle as she was sleeping in the nesting box. They kinda have the runs and BOY does it spread - got my fleece, both legs of my jammies and my bedsocks and crocs (I had the forsight NOT to go out in my brand new dressing gown!). I didn't fancy any more of that so I gave up and opened the Eglu door for the others. 10 mins later I went out and pushed them out of the door. One of them laid an egg in the run, it didn't make it unfortunatly and luckily I could take the top off the Eglu and reach through to clear up the mess in case they ate it. Its a shame as we might have tempted James to have an eggy breakfast- he's right off them at the moment and of course Mum and I don't eat food so no eggs. Next weekend we will start selling eggs at the gate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Looking forward to seeing new photos as the girls recover. Well done you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...