Baggins Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 I have spent much of the day driving to collect my ex-batts, and thinking about the dreadful injustice of their lives to date. How is it possible that we can do this to them in the 21st century? Call ourselves human(e). I re-homed two girls (Tiki and Koru) from the West Sussex rescue, brilliantly organised by Sarah from the BHWT. Once again, upsetting on arrival but also heartwarming to see so many girls enjoying their first taste of fresh air, freedom and sunshine. I drove as fast as possible to get home (very guilty feeling about cramming them back into a box to transport them, having just escaped from something similar). On arrival, they merely stood stock still, blinking. Within minutes, Tiki was pecking the grass .... and now, only 40 mins in, they have found the layers mash in the glug. I am absolutely thrilled but still well up when I see them (relief that they have a great home; extreme sadness at their sorry state). I love them already! Congratulations BHWT - outstanding work! P.S. Pepper and Matilda are NOT impressed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egg Lou Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Well done on giving your new girls such a great new home.. I hopw they settle very quickly and give you hours of pleasure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reikiranf Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 That's fantastic news, I've welled up reading it! I hope that they settle in quickly & enjoy a long happy life with you, they are truly lucky girls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Pimlott Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 how lovely... well done on giving 2 lucky girls a new home Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweety Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Well done, re-homing your two lucky girls. I have just put my name down for 4 ex-batts and must admit to some trepidation about the state they will be in and know that I will be upset when I see them all. Like you, I cannot believe that we can treat other creatures so badly and it is heartening to know that there are so many people wanting to re-home these poor little girls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faye&Ant Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 That's fantastic news, I've welled up reading it! I hope that they settle in quickly & enjoy a long happy life with you, they are truly lucky girls Me too, I love happy endings x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 What a lovely post . Well done for saving those two lucky girls . (How about you sit Pepper and Matilda down and explain just what a rotten life their new friends have had . ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Tilytinkle Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Hi, oooh me too - just reading your post pulled the old heartstrings CONGRATULATIONS . .your new girlies are so very lucky to have such a wonderful keeper to fill their lives with love, freedom & just simply enabing them to be delightful natural chickens !!! Hope they all get along soon, i agree with ANH.. .i"m sure the girls will understand once you sit & talk to them with a nice cuppa citronella & piece of mealworm cake Ms Tillywishesyoumuchhappinessandthatyourchickensenjoytheirfreedomformanymanymanyyearstocome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Congratulations Baggins. You will love having them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanbb Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Well done and I'm sure your new girls will have a lovely life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*mummy_hen* Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Ex-batts are just fantastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhapsody Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 I was there today too and got my 4 new girls. I had to bite hard on my lip a couple of times I felt so bad for them. I ended up coming back with the most naked one of the lot, couldnt leave her behind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbey Road Girl Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Thanks so much for sharing, Baggins. Very moving and inspirational. I got hybrids because there was such a long waiting list for ex-bats, but in due course any new hens will be ex-bats. (I can see that one more chicken related expense is going to be a proper camera--there's no way I can take pics as great as yours with my mobile! ) You done good on all counts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Congratulations Baggins and Rhapsody Your life won't be the same now with your exbatts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prettychic Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 Congratulations x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 Wonderful news about your new rescue girls Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
