Dharma chick Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Hi everyone, Here is one of our most recent pictures of Myrtle - Our ex-battery pin up girl who was very bold when we first had her. This is what she looks like now with her punky feathers This is what she used to look like: Isn't she gorgeous? Sadly, of the 8 that we rescued we lost Blossom this morning - She became unwell very quickly. As the vet lifted her out the basket she passed away. She loved her free life and was into everything - very much enjoying her cuddles. She will be missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirkwood Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 i am so so sorry to hear you sad news, at least she had freedom at the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 I'm so sorry to hear about Blossom. She died a free and happy hen, bless her little heart. Myrtle is looking gorgeous! All the TLC is obviously paying off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Im so sorry. Atleast she lived a good life with you and was exceptionally well cared for.You did good for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 poor little blossom, night night little girl xxxx Looks like Myrtle is coming on very well bless her. Must have been a horrible place they came from judging by the look of her but she's living the high life now, give her a cuddle and some meal worms from me, she's a sweet girl. Keep us updated. xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Sad news about Blossom, but she died having experienced the sun on her back and the breeze in her feathers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenlass Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Myrtle looks far worse than my ex batts did when I first got them... good to see her feathers coming back slowly....bless you for giving them the chance of freedom and I'm so sorry that you lost little Blossom. RIP Blossom...glad you were able to taste some freedom darling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dharma chick Posted April 19, 2008 Author Share Posted April 19, 2008 Thankyou all for your kind thoughts. When we picked them from the BHWT we were told that the farmer had not looked after these girls and that they were in apoor condition. At least he gave them a chance of life! Yes they will be having extra cuddles and i must admit that i will get my friend to give them the meal worms - i do not like touching them!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moomin Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Sorry about Blossom. Myrtle looks lovely, the punk hair-do is great, she looks like she puts gel on it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinkybijou Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 What a lovely, but sad post. I'm sad you have lost one, but as somebody else said, what a lovely life she had in the end. It breaks my heart to see the ex bats looking so ill treated. What you are doing is absolutely brilliant, and that goes for anybody else rescuing battery hens. You are all marvellous. Maybe I'll be brave enough to take on the challenge one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faye&Ant Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 I second all of the above Night night Blossom x Myrtle looks gorgeous, please keep sending updated piccies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluckbok Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Yeah sorry about Blossom, at least you gave her a nice time and she lived her last days happy and free. If you don't like the meal worms just sprinkle them out of the tub and on the grass or floor, that's what we do. Myrtle is coming along lovely bless, keep those feathers coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 So sorry to hear the sad news about Blossom but as others have said, at least she didn't pass away in the horrible conditions she was obviously kept in. I remember your first photo of Myrtle - it brought a tear to my eye. Lovely to see her wee feathers coming in . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fur 'n' Feathers Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Just proves that you did the right thing by both of them. We echo all that others have said. Hoping the others are healthy too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strepsy Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 The piccies of rescue chickens always have me welling up. It's brought it home to me even more since having my own chickens just how protective and respectful you feel over an animal that's producing food for you. How these farmers can willingly put them through this I don't know. Not just blaming farmers, I know there's a bigger picture but they see it firsthand. Sorry to hear about Blossom, I'm glad she had a little happiness. If I ever get more chooks I would like to get battery birds now I've had a little experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 I'm sorry to hear you have lost Blossom, but without you she would have died alone Watching your other rescue girls will be so rewarding as they enjoy their life with you. Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...