buffie Posted March 6, 2007 Author Share Posted March 6, 2007 As far as I know Martin What's you up too then BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 Writing an article in school about the Battery Hen Industry. I'll send you a copy if you like! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted March 6, 2007 Author Share Posted March 6, 2007 yes please. BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 You'll need to pm me your address. I could get it posted today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fowlbird Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 when our Ginger died a few weeks back we were advised to get 2 more hens as soon as possible to keep Gertrude company. I went on the BHWT website, got the number of the Berks co-ordinator who told me where the nearest rescue hens were (Diana Brindlecombe Animal Rescue Centre) and within hours we were bringing home GingerII and Phoebe They've both settled in very well and are actually laying although we didn't expect that! They're great conversationalists with opinions on everything from the weather to the lack of sunflower hearts in their diets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted March 26, 2007 Author Share Posted March 26, 2007 So pleased you've got your rescue girls, they have very big personalities don't they BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Congratulations on rescuing Ginger II and Phoebe - I'm sure you'll have many eggs - and converstaions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chili pepper Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 I'm waiting for my hens at the mo. I'm in Essex and theres a BHWT co-ordinator about 15mins up the road from me. Her next rescue is in April and I'm on the list for 3 then. My eglu arrived Friday and it was set up yesterday. I've bought the food and oyster grit today.....now I cant wait!!!! I've never owned hens before so everything is new to me, I'm a complete novice so I will be on asking lots of questions!!! Hope you dont get fed up with me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Great news Kim - quite a few people on here either own ex-batteries or have attended rescues, so you'll be able to get plenty of advice. I'm sure that you will be able to give them the love and attention they'll need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted March 27, 2007 Author Share Posted March 27, 2007 Welcome Kim and great news, just a reminder to let Omlet know you've adopted ex battery girls as they donate £15 to BHWT BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Welcome Kim and great news, just a reminder to let Omlet know you've adopted ex battery girls as they donate £15 to BHWT BBx I didn't know that? - I must have missed it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 That's the only reason we are going back to get some more Hi Kim We have two ex rescues - we had four last year, but sadly lost two - but the remaining two have gone from strength to strength - Reepicheep was the baby - a really small bullied girl and she is now a real "dame" - often to be seen in full "sail" running across the garden after a particularly scrummy looking bug or butterfly. Having ex batteries is a real joy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 Fab news Kim We started with 4 Omlet chooks and then rescued 4 ex-battery girls. It is magical to see them grow in confidence and feather up karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted March 29, 2007 Author Share Posted March 29, 2007 Welcome Kim and great news, just a reminder to let Omlet know you've adopted ex battery girls as they donate £15 to BHWT BBx I didn't know that? - I must have missed it! Glad I posted it again Lesley, better make sure it's on the forum Thanks for mentioning it too BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 I thought you'd like to know that this paragraph was included in the latest Devon Rose newsletter: According to the battery hen welfare trust There are currently over 20 million battery hens in the UK producing cheap eggs for the consumer. Most of these eggs are used in the processed food industry and therefore are ‘hidden’ from view as are the hens in their cages. Contrary to majority opinion, hens DO have intelligence, have a strong instinct to perform their natural behaviours and seek stimulation and interaction. As interesting is the facts on actual egg laying production per hen. "On average a battery hen lays a mere 15 more eggs a year than a hen that has been kept in barn or free range conditions:". This underlines the fact that in order to get the margins (which are not present in relation to the actual hen being more productive), the birds must be gathered together in volume. This leads to some serious welfare issues and all down to the consumers appetite for cheap eggs. The battery hen welfare trust seeks to rehome pensioned-off birds. We love the counter keeping track of the number of rehomed hens on the website and would encourage you to take a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 That's great press, isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 Very well written Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolinep Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 I thought you'd like to know that this paragraph was included in the latest Devon Rose newsletter: According to the battery hen welfare trust There are currently over 20 million battery hens in the UK producing cheap eggs for the consumer. Most of these eggs are used in the processed food industry and therefore are ‘hidden’ from view as are the hens in their cages. Contrary to majority opinion, hens DO have intelligence, have a strong instinct to perform their natural behaviours and seek stimulation and interaction. As interesting is the facts on actual egg laying production per hen. "On average a battery hen lays a mere 15 more eggs a year than a hen that has been kept in barn or free range conditions:". This underlines the fact that in order to get the margins (which are not present in relation to the actual hen being more productive), the birds must be gathered together in volume. This leads to some serious welfare issues and all down to the consumers appetite for cheap eggs. The battery hen welfare trust seeks to rehome pensioned-off birds. We love the counter keeping track of the number of rehomed hens on the website and would encourage you to take a look. I saw that too Ginette, great publicity for BHWT. I take it that you have meat from Devonrose? We find it brilliant (sorry to go off topic ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted April 17, 2007 Author Share Posted April 17, 2007 Great news, thanks for posting it BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 I take it that you have meat from Devonrose? We find it brilliant (sorry to go off topic ) Trouble is, as I'm vegetarian, I find what they send quite hard. DD1 doesn't care what she eats, but everyone else is a bit sensitive. Last month I gave away a whole goose, some chicken livers and some partridges because no-one would eat them. I carefully amended my profile on the website, only to find this month a whole rabbit in the box! In short, we'll eat pork and beef, though I have managed to disguise some venison! But yes, I love getting the box. We have one a month which lasts us. Richard is so friendly isn't he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 I lurve venison Ginette There has been an excess of it in the farmers' markets lately after a cull of the wild deer nearby. I wish I lived nearer - I'd happily take your excess meat off you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 And I'd happily pass it on! None of my extended family wanted it, so I have given it all to our vicar! I wonder if he'll want rabbit too? Venison is meant to be extremely good for you, even though it's a red meat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Venison is very low fat, and so lean and juicy. Must think about moving down there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Venison is divine I can't bear the taste of rabbit unless it has been gutted as soon as it is killed so won't eat it if I don't know where it has been I am also not keen on the smell of lamb cooking taste is fine but the smell of it cooking Weird aren't I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Not really Louise, I'm the same about rabbit, and it has too many bones too I only like lamb if it is in a flavoursome dish, not plain roasted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
