AndyJay Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Hi, I am sorry if people have asked this before but I just want some advice as I have a very large garden , and recently I saw some rescued hens and it started to make me think that I would like to offer a home to some ex batts as I have the room. But would love some general tips/advice on settling them in .. Also someone said not to get them as they will be very noisy and will annoy my neighbours but each time I have watched my friends birds I have not heard a peep from them. Are they noisey or not ? Thanks AJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 hello and welcome. We live in a cul-de-sac in a small village. We have neighbours, and havent had any complaints in 2 years. Chickens can be noisy, my lot make noise after they've laid eggs as they like to announce to each other that they've done it! they also cluck to each other across the garden - but this isnt a continual noise. They have clucking "spells" Bearing in mind your garden is large (mine is small) I dont think you would have a problem. I think it sounds noisier in the garden then it does "over the other side of the fence". Its no more bothersome than lawn mowers, cars etc. Go for it I say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 I would also say go for it! I live in a terraced house and haven't had any complaints in 2 months. They very rarely make a noise, mine seem to be the strong, silent type We certainly wouldn't be without the girls! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 My girls make hardly any noise - mind you they haven't started laying yet! I could be speaking too soon. You might find that your neighbours like chickens. I hadn't told my neighbours that I was getting chickens but both sides love them. They even had them when they were younger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 My three ex-batts are very quiet compared to my other girls. Go for it. You will love them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*mummy_hen* Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 I live in a terrace and have 5 ex-batts and can safely say they are not noisy....no noisier than other chickens anyway. They make the odd 'chicken noise' and have a lovely little chirp chirp sound when they get excited and things but they are quieter than owning a dog! They are such fantastic creatures, am having such a wonderful time with them. Seeing them grow from day to day is just magical. Go for it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyJay Posted June 6, 2008 Author Share Posted June 6, 2008 Thanks for all yopur advice.... well I am going to build a coop and run this weekend as I have been looking at various designs in wood so going to build my own with a run. Just got to find some chickens now......any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisP Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 http://www.bhwt.org.uk/ ? Where I looked when I was hoping to get some. As for they noise, give your neighbours some eggs, they'll forget about the noise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenanne Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 They're not massively noisy, and completely quiet when it's dark... Perhaps best to ask your neighbours if they'd mind, and explain no cockerels, no noise, no smell.... and lots of fresh eggs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jess Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Mine will go BAWWK bAWWWK occaisionally for different reasons (this morning because they all wanted to lay at the exact same time in the nest) but other than that they are silent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*mummy_hen* Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Definately rescue from the BHWT as they are the registered charity that rescues and re-homes hens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
