Rhapsody Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Dont they look fantastic all together? Edgie is still bottom of the heap but life is good for the ex-batts! Edgie's new feathers!! Waiting for treats by the gate. Rehoming the Ex-batts is the most rewarding thing I've done for a good long while, sorry the pics are so rubbish but I'm sure you can all see how well they have integrated with the other chooks. Now, what do I do with 5-7 eggs a day...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 They look very happy together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Rehoming the Ex-batts is the most rewarding thing I've done for a good long while,...... couldn't agree more! Great to see them living life as they should be! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Smashing pictures Rhapsody Really pleased they are doing so well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Love Edgies new clothes - very feathery and afterall feathers are in fashion these days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenlass Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Great to see them looking like a chicken should!! Glad they are so happy. [Mine seem to be growing feathers a lot quicker than my first lot of exbatts for some reason too] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egg Lou Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Fabulous update! thanks for sharing the great pic's they are looking lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Thanks for the update with the photos. Its lovely to see them all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Can't see pics at the moment (my PC ) But good to hear they are doing so well, well done you! As for the eggs - may I suggest lots of golden syrup cake?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scramble Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Your girls look lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joojoo Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 The photo of them all stood by the gate is absolutely lovely It's like they are all waiting to go out to play for the afternoon . Well done you for doing something so worthwhile. I've never rehomed ex batts but I've had plenty of other rescued creatures over the years and they never fail to make you cry, smile and laugh. It really is a lovely feeling when you can see the difference you have made to them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 It's lovely to see them as one flock Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Edgie is looking ever cuter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Marvelous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Great pictures . Your girls all look fantastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimbo_frog Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Aww they look lovely!.... Nice to see them transform from battery to fully fledged garden chicken... Well done for your hard work.... Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Was wondering how Edgie was doing and whether you'd needed to make her any more clothes. Glad to see she's now got her own, though she could still do with some knickers (as could three of mine - better get a move on with winter coming!). I feel exactly the same about my little ex-batt adoptees. Watching them all come running to greet me and romping freely around the garden definitely gives me the warm fuzzy feeling of having done something right Ex-batts - highly recommended Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Brilliant! Glad they are all mixing so well, Rhapsody. The Edge looks smashing in her new togs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FruitandNutCake Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 It's great to see them with feathers. I've had mine 3 and a half weeks and the feathers are just starting to sprout on three of them. How long did it take you to integrate them? I've only just got the two braver ones to go from the run into the garden. My two little ones are still not brave enough to venture out, or take on the other chickens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Isn't it great to see how wonderful they all look! Well done, Rhapsody . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janey4 Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Awww they look lovely!! Im sooo excited about getting our ex bats on friday and you have just made me even more excited and feel like I am doing something good for these poor little creatures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhapsody Posted August 11, 2008 Author Share Posted August 11, 2008 Thanks everyone- I kept them in their run+ext for 2 weeks then let them all out together. Slash and Bizmillah had a Cockerel fight but apart from that it was all quite easy really. They all lay eggs in whatever eglu is free and at night they toddle off to their respective eglus (egli?) they share food quite readliy and all come running when I call. I'll try to take some better pics soon, but I just wanted to update you all esp on The Edge's progress, she is such a character, tries to fly up into my arms for a cuddle and sits on my boot for a lift around the garden. I am glad I got the hybrids as I learned alot with them, but I'm a total convert to ex-batts now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Lovely to see their progress, they really look to have settled in well and are recovering their feathers. brilliant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
