Rhapsody Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 (edited) I was lucky enough to be on the list for the Sussex Rescue and even though I missed Pam I got my girls. Arrived at the farm and saw the hens- a bit of a shock, TBH. If you havent seen ex-batts in the flesh nothing quite prepares you for the pale, shocked faces and the ravaged bodies I spotted this oven-ready little girl And asked if I could take her home- they said yes!!!!! A very careful drive home and into their gorgeous orange palace, left to right front row- Slash and Hendrix, back row Van Halen and The Edge (cos she looks like she's on it) They were almost catatonic at first, Slash just hunched up and shut her eyes, even though she is the biggest and most feathered, mentally she seemed to suffer most. Van Halen went and sat in the nest box for about an hour, Hendrix drank and drank and The Edge was the first to find the food and water, poor baby she is so tragic and so feisty. My husband was genuinely shocked at the condition of them, he has been in the garden about 4 times just staring at them, he hasnt seen all the BHWT stuff and had no idea. I have just spent an hour getting them all to bed-I'm knackered! Thanks to the BHWT for my much longed-for girls. Edited June 8, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Oh my goodness, poor babies But what a lovely time they are going to have now - well done Rhapsody! Love their names too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 oh what little darlings! I hope they perk up tomorrow, what a lovely new home they have! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbey Road Girl Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Well done you, Rhapsody. Unlucky chooks have become very lucky chooks thanks to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirl Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 Even having seen ex batts in the flesh I still find it shocking to see the pictures. I think I try to forget how bad they are when they get out. Your grils are so lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 Wonderful news Rhapsody! Love the names - we can expect nothing less from you - unique all the way Bet no other chickens in the country have names like yours They are very lucky girls indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 Well done Rhapsody. Am looking forward to seeing pics of then in a few weeks when they is in fine feather.....The Edge in particular. Ex-batts are such delightful girls. It is a joy to watch them recover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 I'm in tears looking at your poor girls. Well done Rhapsody for getting them. I hope they live long happy lives with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 Welcome to your new girls It will be so lovely to see them grow and re-feather in just a short time Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prettychic Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 Congratulations on your ladies! I too went to the sussex rescue (4 weeks ago) now. They are slowy growing the feathers back & it did not take them long to get in to a routing. Your will love em x x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 They're going to be lucky lucky girls Sorry we missed you.......spent the morning dashing about more than expected and arrived for our shift just as you were leaving It was a good afternoon and all the girls rescued went off to new homes Only a few poorlies which have gone to a temporary home (not mine......this time ) until they are better and can be rehomed at a later date It was lovely weather and the girls enjoyed their first taste of sunbathing and dustbathing and taking big gulps of water out of bowls (still the bit I enjoy seeing the most) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhapsody Posted June 8, 2008 Author Share Posted June 8, 2008 I was up at 5am to let the Rock Chicks out of the Eglu!! They have been having a lovely morning Van Halen thought she'd try this 'dust bathing' malarkey Scaramouche came visiting to check the new neighbours out The Edge seems to appreciate my company the most Bless her she stretched out in the sun and lifted what's left of her wing up And look what I found in the nestbox I am so happy for them (and me) nothing else on the farm has been done today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 Bless their cotton socks!! I was going to send the previous photos (if you don't mind) to some of my relatives to push the "don't buy battery eggs" point. I know some of them do unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 Rhapsody what moving pictures. I love The Edge ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonie Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 Bless them, they are lovely. Ex batts are such lovely girls. Mine are thriving and very feisty compared to the omlet girls!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 They are very moving pics. It is so lovely to see them enjoying the sun and being free again. Well done Rhapsody I am also very taken by The Edge, can't wait to see pics of her soon with some new feathers. Tessa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bexiboo Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 As Tess says these are very moving pictures. They look like lovely girls who are now going to live in a happy home with you. I would love to see more pictures as time goes on please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 God it makes me so angry that they let them get like that - it takes a great person to take on such bad ones too and I think they think they have died and gone to heaven in your hands. I wish I could do something = take some up here. Lots of piccies to come I hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*mummy_hen* Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 Absolutely beautiful Poor The Edge, she has barely anything on her at all, it will be lovely to see her feather starting to grow back and give her a proper chicken identity. I love my ex-batts to bits and it looks like yours will be just as cared for. Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egg Lou Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 Not embarraed to say these pics have had me in tears So glad you have The Edge ..they are all lucky now but think she has found the perfect mum.. I just wish my family were willing to except ex batts.. something I need to work on as would love to have such lovely girls to nurse back to health. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 Oh, those poor little girls . Your four are so lucky to have found such a nice, new home. I hope they recover quickly and can start to enjoy a real chickeny life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustyangel Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 Hey! Congratulations on getting your new girls. The poor things look shocking but it will be terrific to see them blossoming in your care. Please post more piccies as they change!!! Debs xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbey Road Girl Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 Life before and after--what a contrast! Brings tears to the eye... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayflower Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 Congratulations. You are right...unless people actually see the hens in the flesh, the media cannot really portray the condition these innocent hens are in. I'm convinced that if people actually saw ex bats for themselves, they would never eat an intensive farmed egg or chicken again. Well done for rescueing them. In a few weeks time they will be covered with beautiful feathers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 thanks for the update im so pleased those lovely little chooks have found such a great home. Bless them, the photo with them sunbathing has made my day! Love their names, rock on chooks !!! (slash is my particular favourite) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
