*mummy_hen* Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 (edited) Hi all, after all the should i or shouldn't i let them out debate, woke up this morning to the most glorious day - every day we've had them has rained so this was a welcome change. Decided that as we might have torrential rain again by tomorrow i would let them out - that was as 10 and they are still happily milling around in the garden!! They absolutely LOVE it! Pop back in the run every now and then for a drink, etc. so i know they know that in the run is their little home. Feel so content sat out on the patio with them roaming. Henrietta made a nest in the bushes, 3 of them were sunbathing on the patio. 2 have had a dust bath and all 5 have been digging around in the flowerbeds to their hearts content!! Edited May 29, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clur Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Sounds really lovely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs chook Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Aw that's fantastic I bet they're so happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 What a lovely way for you all to spend the day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuggywoo Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Those photo's made me cry! Especially the 4th one, that's a perfect shot of sheer bliss!! What lucky, beautiful girls - you must be so proud of them. (ps your cat is gorgeous! - what's he/she saying in the first one?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*mummy_hen* Posted May 29, 2008 Author Share Posted May 29, 2008 Thank you - my cat is my other spoilt baby! She isn't too fussed about the chickens but gets a little frightened when they flap. I think she was a bit bemused by it all at first so was probably saying to them 'what the hell are you doing here?' I do feel proud of them, 1 because they are so beautiful but also because of the way they have coped so well with everything, the sad little lives they had before and now they take it all in their stride, loving every minute - they are so brave! I currently have one sleeping on my toes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Those piccies are absolutely gorgeous - I love the sunbathing one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katie Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 aww, so heartwarming to see those photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surferdog Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 How lovely - love the nude sunbathing one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 very the one with the cat and the chook and the cat statue.....if you look at it quickly the chicken almost looks like a statue aswell!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 What a wonderful sight! Ex-battery babies doing what chickens do best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathybc Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 they are georgeous - and so happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daj198 Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 It's great to see them out and about! They've got lovely neck feathers haven't they. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 bless their hearts sunny themselves.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egg Lou Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Ahh Bless! # Its so nice to see them enjoying the freedom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerlily Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Beautiful!!! I don't think words can describe those photos! Ex-bats are little miracles, aren't they? Love x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 They're adorable . What gorgeous photos . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Lovely pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Lovely pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*mummy_hen* Posted May 29, 2008 Author Share Posted May 29, 2008 Thanks all - i'm always nutty about the animals we have, but nothing could have prepared for me for how much i was going to love these little darlings. They loved every minute of being outside and the forecast for this weekend says sun sun sun (thank goodness) so think they will be out a lot over the next couple of days. Ex-batts are spellbounding, seeing them grow from day to day is amazing, pleased i have you lot to share it with as not everyone understands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fur 'n' Feathers Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Love the pics. Had a tough day today - they were a pleasure to see tonight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbey Road Girl Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 How absolutely lovely! Aren't they gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchlayer Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 they look fab. bless them. I love the sun bathing one too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*mummy_hen* Posted May 30, 2008 Author Share Posted May 30, 2008 Thanks all - had to go back to work today and hated having to leave them!! Let them out as soon as i got back though and they are having a wail of a time. When i looked out the kitchen patio doors they all saw me and came running to the door of the pen to see me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Aw bless! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
