Pookylover Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Hi, we have been and collected our battery girls!! My little girl (2 on Tuesdy) can't say chickens so for the time being they are kickens! I have 10 in all and they are wonderful! I am quite surprised at how big they are. I thought they weren't going to be that big but they are quite substantial girls! Also, more feathered than I was expecting too which is lovely. I am still thinking of names for them as yet but will let you know when I decide and will show you all some photos! Whilst I was at the rescue centre there was another couple getting served. The lady was telling me how a fox had had her 4 pure bred chickens so she was getting battery hens. They brought tiny boxes with them and expected to cram in 10 chickens. When they paid she gave over the exact amount (£5). I thought how tight! We brought boxes that looked like we were moving and I paid twice as much for the same amount. BHWT is a charity afterall and she certainly looked like she could afford to be a little generous. Rant over! Anyway, my girls are settling in to their new wooden shed at the moment. I told my husband this morning I am going to make curtains for them and he thinks I am joking! Ha, wait and see!! Will send the pictures also!! Thought about cross stitching them a home sweet home picture too to adorne the wall! Am I mad?!?! Clare xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Definetly not mad-just compassionate. Well done on rescuing ex-batts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Congratulations - we got ours 3 today too (but not ex-batt). I'm fascinated by 3, I would never get anything done with 10!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenlass Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Congratulations on your girls [KICKENS]...10 lucky you I only have 3 at the moment. Hope they settle in well..I really hope the other lady who was collecting them to replace the poor chickens the fox got has taken sone steps to try and prevent it happening again. Any pictures of your new arrivals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iChicken Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 My little girl (2 on Tuesdy) can't say chickens so for the time being they are kickens! We had ninins for a while but they are slowly becoming chickens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Congratulations! You will get such a lot of pleasure from your ex-batts. It is a joy to see them gaining confidence and exploring. Sounds as if that other owner might have been going into it for the wrong reasons. Like you, I gave quite a bit more than 50p per hen....and it has been worth every penny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meezers Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 LOL at the kickens ( I wondered how you'd managed the typo ! ) Can't wait to see photos and hear what names you've chosen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol U Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Well done on getting your kickens! I know they'll give you endless pleasure. I had difficulty naming 2, then 3 more. I'm longing to hear how you think up 10 names at once! Please take lots of pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muzzie Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 How wonderful of you to rescue the poor things our battery hens are not so lucky here no rescue to save them. Good Luck with the girls you won't get much else done now most of the day will be spent on chicken watching. Can't wait to see pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbey Road Girl Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 "Kickens" works for me! A rose by any other name would smell as sweet. I believe you are totally serious about them curtains! They are so lucky to have you for a mum, Clare. Even though you are on the slightly barmy side, it's all to their advantage! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Looking forward to seeing pics of them soon. Are they baldy ones? I've got the date for collecting ours now so can't wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pookylover Posted April 14, 2008 Author Share Posted April 14, 2008 Will try to post some photos of my girls for you all today! Two of them are in fantastic condition and you really wouldn't think they were battery hens at all. The other 8 do have some feather loss but even the man we got them from was surprised they were so good this time. He said they are normally in a worse state. Just can't believe how big they are! Oh and.... I had an egg from one of them yesterday too!!! I haven't been and checked this morning yet. It was still warm aswell when I collected it! WOW! Made all the upset in the last few weeks so trivial!! Hope you all have a great day! I know I will now!! Clare x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FruitandNutCake Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 My partner gave me a strange look when I said I was going to put curtains up in the shed - really don't know why - seems a logical thing to do!! He then asked if I was going to put carpet down as well - I said "don't be silly!" I've also insulated and clad the inside of the shed - and was going to choose a nice colour to paint the inside to co-ordinate with the curtains! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
