Chicken picking at feet

[Cooks]

I have had a horrible day, had modelm problems as well and this has just made my day. I am so pleased they are going to a forever home.

 

You know how I am a sucker for bluebelles

[..lay a little egg for me]

Phew! What a relief...I'm so glad...I was getting really worried.

[Paola]

Soooooo glad that it has all worked out in the end

[chelsea]

I've read this thread with disbelief, firstly the actions of the original owner, then the compassion of people on here with their offers and wishes and then to Ian and Valerie for taking in the girls.

 

This thread gave me goosebumps.

[Nuggywoo]

I'm so happy it turned out like this - it's a fairy tale come true!

 

I must admit I had tears in my eyes () at the out and out generosity and kindness shown by all on this forum.

[Joojoo]

I've read this thread with disbelief, firstly the actions of the original owner, then the compassion of people on here with their offers and wishes and then to Ian and Valerie for taking in the girls.

 

This thread gave me goosebumps.

 

Snap to all the above. I'm so sorry you and the girls have had such a horrendous day, your SIL wants shooting for her attitude but well done to you and everyone on here for getting it sorted out so quickly.

 

x

[lisa33]

So glad there's a happy ending to this.

 

[Egg Lou]

Oh well done! so lovely to see what can be done when needed by true animal lovers! Best of luck with their fresh start

[Faye&Ant]

Im sooooo pleased this has had a happy ending. I worried OH when I told him to be prepared. In hindsight it would have been a long journey for the girls down to here so really pleased they going to a loving home closer to you.

 

I also hope your SIL doesnt get anymore pets

 

Ian & Valerie - when you read this can you post some pics of the girls please?

[missuscluck]

Just caught up with this thread. Shocking

Omleteers save the day. What a lovley, kind, caring bunch. I am looking forward to seeing them in their new home. Well done Ian and Valerie

[Olly]

Wow - Omlet forum comes up trumps again!

 

I hope this doesn't cause a permanent family rift with your S-I-L (although to be honest, if she was mine, I'd be glad to never speak to her again!)

 

I do love a happy ending - top marks to Ian and Valerie, and to you Laura for coming to the rescue.

[The Brown Clan]

Just read this thread all those emotions in 6 pages what wonderful person you are to save those girls from a horrible fate, and to Ian and Valerie for rehoming them ( thank goodness the girls won't remember this experience ) !!!!

[Ardene5]

Hello Everyone.

Ian went to collect the bluebell hens this evening and drove aprox. 2 hours each way. The hens are lovely and arrived here at 9.45pm still with some daylight left, they were able to have some organic pellets, water and some grass before retiring into their new home a purple eglu with run and extension.

To anyone who has suggested that they would like to help with the petrol.

Both of us feel it is a very kind thought but would prefer a small donation made to the Battery Hen Welfare Trust .

We will try and get photographs put on here asap once Ian has learnt how to do it.

We feel that we are very lucky to have them, our 8 yr old will see them in the morning. He is very excited to see them because he was told about them before Ian (Dad) left to collect them. We are not sure what he will make of the colour or understand hens come in different colours as he has special needs!

 

More news later.

 

Off for a cup of tea...................

 

Best regards

 

Ian & Valerie

 

Ian & Valerie

William & Harry

Missy & Millie Dogs girls

5 ex battery hens

x 2 x 1

2 bluebell hens

[Earthchild]

Hi Valerie,

Glad they have arrived safely and I look forward to seeing the photo's

[chooklady]

When I read this this morning I couldn't believe it, so glad it's all worked out.

[Ain't Nobody Here]

Well done, both of you . I look forward to some photos of the lucky evacuees!

[Laura&Sean]

I am very happy and grateful indeed to Val and Ian for giving these two hens a lovely home.

 

It was great to meet you and know they are going to be happy for the rest of their lives.

 

Thanks to all the family I know they will reward you in time with love eggs and good karma.

 

 

Also a huge thank-you to every other person who posted and PM'd thankyou all so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[hils78]

Well done everyone. Karma.....that would make a good name

[JamesH]

I tried to give Ian and Valerie the contribution towards petrol money, they thanked me, but have said to donate it to the Battery Hen Welfare Trust instead, so that is what I have done.

 

Looking forward to any pics!

[beach chick]

well done Ian and Valerie, I hope your little boy is delighted with the new 'funny' chooks!

and down with silly s-i-l...!

[buffie]

Thanks for the suggestion of a donation to BHWT, such a happy ending and such thoughtful people you all are

 

JamesH thanks to you too

 

Buffie x

[MedusA]

What a fantastic end to an awful story! Pheeeeew!

 

Laura, your SIL doesn't deserve to have the privilege of owning animals! How callous and insensitive. You're a star to rescue them. It must be a huge relief to you to know they have a loving home with Ian and Valerie.

 

Looking foreward to pics of these very lucky girlies.

[alexgirl73]

I've followed this post from the beginnig and just wanted to say a huge well done to all involved in rescuing those poor girls, who I am sure will now be spoilt rotten , as they fully deserve.

[Ardene5]

Hi

Everyone we decided to call the 2 hens Bluebell & Tinkerbell.

Bluebell is the larger of the 2 hens with a browny red chest and Tinkerbell at little smaller.

 

The photographes were taken very early this morning and mid afternoon

 

Hope you like them.

 

http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l387/ardene5/S5000009-1.jpg

 

Thank you for all you nice comments about us getting the hens.

 

Best Regards

 

Ian & Valerie

William & Harry

Missy & Millie dogs girls

5 ex battery hens

2 x 1 x in hut

2 bluebell hens

[Ardene5]

http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l387/ardene5/S5000016-1.jpg

 

http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l387/ardene5/S5000018.jpg

 

http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l387/ardene5/S5000019.jpg

 

http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l387/ardene5/S5000026.jpg

 

http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l387/ardene5/S5000029.jpg