Jen&Rog Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 (edited) I'm SO EXCITED to be getting the 'new' ex-batts tomorrow... bit worried about introducing them to the two 'old' ex-batts, hopefully feathers won't fly. Now I wish I had a spare Eglu to put them in (hang on - then I could get a few more?!!).. Instead I've been customising a Des Res cardboard box, which one of the pairs will have to sleep in (safely in the greenhouse) until they're friends. I'm not sure the Big Bird will want to be turfed out of her Eglu for a couple of scrawny newbies! If anyone has experience of introducing ex-batts let me know 'cos I'd hate to stress them out after all they've been through. Hope to update you with pix soon too! Edited May 17, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surferdog Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 No experience to offer but just wanted to wish you luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fowlbird Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 our original gingernut ranger died and the vet advised two more as companions for miss gertrude pepperpot - working on the principle that when she went the other two would be company for each other... our ex-batts came from the Diana Brindlecombe centre so they had been free ranging for around a month. no real problems introducing them, just the usual pecking order and jostling for position. One of the ex-batts tended to be left out of everything but she soon learned to fight for what she wanted, No harm done at all. There will be fighting at first but it's rarely serious. I'd say keep an eye on all the birds to check that the ex-batts aren't getting too much strife but try not to worry, I'm convinced that hens sense our unease and play up to it. since then we've taken in a friend's two hens and they've all settled in happily. PS Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prettychic Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 good luck for tomorrow x x x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLK69 Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Best of luck for tomorrow Exbatts are the best ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbey Road Girl Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 May your "Ooops, word censored!"le enterprise be blessed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen&Rog Posted May 17, 2008 Author Share Posted May 17, 2008 (edited) Our 'flock' of 2 has now increased to 5 ex-batts; it's brilliant to have the new girls, already we can see their different personalities. We've definitely got another chatty chicken (our 2 original ex-batts were quite put out by all the noise!). Here's some photos of them arriving in the cat carrier and cardboard box... and of them in the rabbit hutch, hastily acquired today when we realised we need to keep them separate for a while. Also will try to add a video of their 'first steps' on grass. Dear oh dear, you can tell we're very proud parents! Edited May 18, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egg Lou Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 Congratulations! They are very lucky girls and look lovely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovemychooks Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 Awww, they're lovely. I'm waiting to pick my new ex-batts up from the Surrey rescue. Someone from Surrey picked theirs up last weekend so i'm hoping it won't be too long for me ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 Congratulations. Can't wait to hear what you are going to call them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 Congratulations . They look lovely . (I love the little door cut out of their box ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fur 'n' Feathers Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 What gorgeous girls. And how lovely their combs are. What will you call them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Congratulations . I'm sure they'll settle into their new home very quickly and enjoy a fabulous retirement with you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Congratulations on giving your girls a lovely new home Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*mummy_hen* Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Aww, well done you on rescuing some poor ex-batts, they look quite happy already. We collect ours on Friday and absolutely can't wait. Keep us updated on their progress! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLK69 Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 They look smashing - gladens my heart to see more ex batts get a good retirement. Susie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayflower Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 They are lovely......brings back memories!. It only took 6 weeks for mine to grow back their feathers. Have fun with your new family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbey Road Girl Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 How lovely! They have magnificent combs, don't they! Wishing you and your chooks much happiness! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
