The Managing Director Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 A dear friend of mine has just lost her mum and been left with a mini menagerie, the circumstances are difficult and the animals desperately need new homes soon, is there anyone who has space for any extras or any suggestions for ways to rehome any of these, they don't have to be a job lot, I feel especially sorry for the call duck who has lost his mate It's all very difficult as my friend is in London, the animals are in Thingwall on the Wirral and the options for looking after them are running out , the list below is what was emailed me this morning I left the bit about birdflu in because I was sure someone could at least tell us what the situation on that one is , there aren't any restrictions on moving birds in the uk at the moment are there?? anyway lets not get side tracked, here is the list of poor homeless ones 'Herewith a list of animals that need good homes. They live in Thingwall, Wirral. However I am unsure whether the birds can be moved due to bird flu: 1 elderly call duck 1 muscovy duck (more goose than duck) 1 pair of geese 6 yrs old 3 F1 hybrid hens 5 yrs old still laying 2 female golden Guernsey goats (good tempered breed) 9 yrs and 15 yrs old. (I am concerned that there is enough feed for these for just 3 days). A donkey (26 yrs old) and companion – a Jacob sheep I'd love the goats but am still working on getting the 7th hen so think 2 goats would be pushing my luck, do you think anyone would notice if a White Star was sneaked in to our run, I'm quite confident I could get another coloured hen in and it would go undetected for months but a White Star maybe I could get it muddy first (I know, I know as MD I really shouldn't have to be sneaky but sometimes I like the others to think they are involved in decision making ,good for morale and in case I need someone to blame when things go wrong , obviously the underlings opinion doesn't count but don't tell him ) Anyone interested or any helpful suggestions please let me know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 Difficult circumstances aside, this worries me.... It is the smallholding complete with donkey and goat a lot of omleteers would like. Someone is going to go crazy I can just see it ....or Lesley will need more room on her signature I'm not sure the muddy chicken thing would work, my whitish ones spotted the brown one straight away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazaddress Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 I will ask around.. I might know someone... my boss has lots of land! and i know hey were interested in getting some animals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazaddress Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 Right.. I have sent out some emails, to people who might be interested. I would be happy to rescue a few chickens, but would have to clear it with motherhen first, as really we are only meant to rescue ex battery chooks! I have a"possible" for the donkey.. failing that have you tried the rspca and local vets? they have a list of local small holders who might be able to take them on! Kaz x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motherhen Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 There are a couple of other options she might like to try as well. There will be a number of city farms, petting areas in farms for the public to visit etc, (tourist info for that area might be able to help with a list of them) and they may well be able to take some or all of the animals that can't be rehomed elsewhere. The other people to contact are the RSPCA - they don't just do cats and dogs and in these circumstances I would expect them to be able to help with any you can't find homes for. I would suggest her contacting them fairly soon as they may need some warning to arrange temporary homes for such a menagerie. ps I've checked defra website and nothing about restrictions on poultry movements outside the small area around fife Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 Can kaz have some more chooks then Jane? ---Martin--- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 The Donkey Sanctuary, in Sidmouth will take the Donkey free of charge and rehome him (and the sheep), if he is up to it. It is an incredible place and totally state of the art. My two came from there, and I would have no qualms about ever relinquishing an animal to them: They are looked after amazingly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motherhen Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 Oh Martin - I hadn't read Kaz's post properly. Yes of course she could add some rescued hens to her 3 little rescued battery darlings I think she's getting a run extension, so there should be enough room for a couple more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 No! No! No! - I'm not looking, please don't make me look We've already got to rehome 8 cockerel chicks, 2 half grown cockerels and 2 ducks - and we haven't moved yet! I hope someone is able to help out - why not post this message on the River Cottage site? There may be more people with enough land? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 Lesley, take the geese Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 I have a"possible" for the donkey.. Kaz x Please please please, the donkey HAS to have his sheep companion, otherwise he would simply get so stressed and die of Hyperlipidemia within days of being seperated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 Bumpity bumped up for Kazadress! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazaddress Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 the sheep has a home with the donkey if needed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 Kaz are you taking any of the animals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazaddress Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 might home the chickens! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 go on then before they are gone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleHen Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 How did I miss this post this morning I work right next to Thingwall and only live 20 mins away Problem is - I am currently in North Wales for Easter - however I will get my thinking cap on and email round for homes - which are actually left I was thinking of getting two more hens - but I don't think I could get three more in as I have two already and they spend a lot of time in the run (although we do have the converter on the end). But will email round local people re rehoming.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 thanks purplehen, am trying to get an update on the situation with the animals, this thread actually started a week ago and a week can be a long time on the forum I shall endeavour to find out who still needs a home but my friends email is refusing to work and I think they are away for at least part of easter, please though ask around and I'll update things as soon as I can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 Good news for old Donk then....phew! Was having a sleepless time over them, as this will really affect the donkey deeply if s/he's not handled carefully and sensitively. Kaz/MD, can you PM me and let me know what will happen to these particular animals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Managing Director Posted April 13, 2006 Author Share Posted April 13, 2006 thanks purplehen, am trying to get an update on the situation with the animals, this thread actually started a week ago and a week can be a long time on the forum I shall endeavour to find out who still needs a home but my friends email is refusing to work and I think they are away for at least part of easter, please though ask around and I'll update things as soon as I can Ok so you knew that was me right SORRY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleHen Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 I knew it was you Glad I've spotted it now though - even if late, my email should be winging it's way round some locals anyway. Hope it all turns out OK...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Managing Director Posted April 15, 2006 Author Share Posted April 15, 2006 Ok well I have been in touch about the homeless ones and they are all still homeless except hopefully the donkey and the sheep who Kaz has found a home for (thankyou Kaz, I have pm'd you too) thankyou too purplehen I think the rest of the animals will still be homeless when you get back from your easter break so if you have any leads we will be very grateful I shall keep you all updated on how things go and hopefull ywe will have everybody safely rehomed soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleHen Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 Hi MD, In the meantime, here are the contact details for a local organic farm, who have various animals, including an old donkey which is a local favourite. They might be better placed to help: Church Farm, Thurstaston, Wirral - 0151 648 7838 website is http://www.churchfarm.org.uk I will keep trying though. *crosses fingers* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 Kaz take the chooks please I feel so sorry for homeless pets especially when I see them on he telly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleHen Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 OK - more info. For the goats, this is reasonably close: http://www.thegoatsanctuary.org This children's farm is only an hour or so away: http://www.freewebs.com/wildlifetrainer And this farm is VERY close and seems to have a great assortment of animals so I'm sure they might be worth trying as well: 0151 625 6477 (Larton Livery, is a livery / small farm / shop) When I get home tomorrow I might knock on a ladies door who lives near me re the geese - are all the animals except the donkey and sheep still needing homes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...