Scooby Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Well, all the new girls seem to have settled in ok, slightly worried about Jan who hasn't eaten or drank anything. We're hoping she will be first to the glug and grub in the morning. The other three girls have barely had their heads out of the grub! Hope you like the photos Rizzo - isn't she beautiful, hard to believe she's a rescue girl Frenchy Marty Jan - she's a little more worse for wear than the other girlies Frenchy and Jan modelling their hen jumpers - thank you to Little Chickadee!! Marty with hen jumper! Edna and Daphne (Banteenies) Little Florence (Banteenie) Florence, Daphne and Edna (more interested in food than new girls!) All living together in their new run (but separated for now!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 wow lovely girls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 fabulous run, very impressive and lovely photos. Those pink ladies are going to have a lovely life with you. Rizzo looks nothing like an ex batt! she's in very good condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah B Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 How lovely, I'm totally blown away by these rescued hens - their little jumpers! Awwww got a tear in my eye. I can't believe they lose their feathers in there it's awful but so good they have a lovely home now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 What lovely pictures . They look in pretty good condition, considering, but their poor little combs and wattles are so pale . I bet it's not long till they turn lovely and red . You've got a great setup there . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Great set up Scooby. Rizzo looks in very good nick...the others are very like my girls. Let's see what a difference three months makes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanbb Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Beautiful girls They could be supermodels especially the way they show off their sweaters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted March 28, 2008 Author Share Posted March 28, 2008 What lovely pictures . They look in pretty good condition, considering, but their poor little combs and wattles are so pale . I bet it's not long till they turn lovely and red . You've got a great setup there . Yes, we commented on their paleness whilst picking them up - were told it's because they lose heat through them as it's quite hot in the battery farm. Anyone else heard this? We thought that would make them redder somehow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Scooby Posted March 28, 2008 Author Share Posted March 28, 2008 Great set up Scooby. Rizzo looks in very good nick...the others are very like my girls. We think she was just wandering by and got swept up in the excitement of the day We're very surprised how good she looks. If the other three turn out like her we're going to have four stunning girls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet81 Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Lovely to see them settling in. You have a wondeful setup there. What lucky ladies. Will look forward to seeing the photos in a few months when all of them have begun to feather up. Thanks again Scooby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Well done you, I love to hear about all the lucky girls being rescued, our girls combs are still dry and paler than the other hens although they've feathered up really quickly. The only one who's still scraggy is Henrietta who has a bald neck like your Jan and doesn't sem to have grown any back there. Hope they have a good night and an even better first morning of freedom. Makes you wonder what they must be feeling, to be able to stretch their wings, scratch on a solid floor, feel the wind and rain and sun (maybe ) what a lucky escape, I'll say it again, well done you Mrs B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 What a great idea for names, Scooby! I love your new girls. They must think they are in a chicken palace, compared to their previous life. I especially love their new fashionable outfits. I did knit one, in case I get some ex-batts, but it's boring maroon, not natty colours like your girls have! Well done for taking them in. Looking forward to "after" pics in a few months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Tilytinkle Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Ooooooh they are soooooo delightful, bless them - bless you. May you all share endless happy healthy days Ms Tilyworriedabouthowmuchsheadoreschickens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet81 Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Hi Scooby Hope Jan is eating and drinking this morning? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted March 29, 2008 Author Share Posted March 29, 2008 Yes - thanks for asking Pam. We've been in the run most of the morning to make sure we see her eating and drinking so we're very pleased she has had something now. Also, we got our first two freedom eggs this morning!! Have just ordered a new glug and grub though as Marty seems to think it's her right only to eat and drink and is being quite fierce if anyone else dare to try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet81 Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 That is good news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 love the jumpers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirkwood Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 what lovely girls you have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjules Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Ah, it must make you feel so good to rehome these lovely girls. How wonderful. I'm sure you'll have fun over the coming weeks watching them enjoy all their new experiences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted March 29, 2008 Author Share Posted March 29, 2008 We have had great fun watching their antics today. Marty is definately top chook and her and Daphne (banteenie top chook) have been sizing each other up on each side of the chicken wire. It's great to see that apparently teeny Daphne is not scared of the big bully! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovemychooks Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 Awww, they are adorable. I'll definately be getting more ex-batts, in fact, I want them NOW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 have you sorted your fox problem Lovemychooks? It would be horrible to lose a 3rd batch of ex batts, especially after what they've been through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 All your chickens look lovely I can't believe Rizzo is an ex batt with all the feathers she's got! Can't wait until I get ours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted March 30, 2008 Author Share Posted March 30, 2008 I'm really not convinced about Rizzo either I had her eating sweetcorn out of my hand earlier today the other girls don't want to know yet. Hopefully that will change when they've settled in properly. Rizzo has also had her first dustbath, it was lovely to see her kicking up hemcore all over herself Only got one egg today so not sure what's happened considering there were three yesterday. I'd like to think they've already realised they're allowed to have a nice rest now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...