Mel (& Paul) Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 Ok Very quickly We have just got back from Devon with four lovely ex battery hens. The trip down was horrible (what it is to live in lovely counties like Devon and Dorset that everyone wants to visit on a nice day ) = 3 hours But we made it, picked up the girls and had a good journey back. They are all ensconced in their new blue eglu, scratching and pecking at the ground and stretching. They can see the other seven through the fence and have had their first encounter with the woggles (lots of very indignant clucking - perhaps they should all be Margot1 Margot2 Margot3 and Margot4!!! We are off out tonight and staying with my parents (a long arranged thing) but are dashing back first thing to check on them (what terrible parents we are - first night and we leave them on their own!!) I will post later and, if I ever know how to I will post some photos But they all look great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 Oh lovely Mel... The dream has come true. Sorry I forgot the date but thanks so much for being an adoptive mummy to these lovely girls send a pic when you can. Can I be Aunty Buff please! BBxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 Congrats Mel. Glad they have such a good mum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 Oh well done Mel! I'm so envious but I know they'll have a fab home with you. Do keep us informed! Love hearing about everyone's chickens! Don't forget the photos too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 Yip, yip, yippee!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 Well done you chaps! Congratulations on the new girls! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 Brilliant I bet they soon get used to the 'good life' karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 Brilliant news Mel - they are getting the best home ever and I know that they wil be happy and healthy. Give them hugs from us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 How exciting, I was all when I saw the post title. Would love to see photos or hear what they are like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 Well done Mel 11 chickens you lucky thing I wish we had space for more ...................You have to put pics. of the news girls on the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 Well done Mel 11 chickens you lucky thing I wish we had space for more ................... OH has seen through my plan to hatch chicks next year and thinks I would keep them all As if Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 Congratulations Mel - wonderful new additions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 Brilliant news Mel You'll love them, such lovely, engaging personalities. And they've got such such a lovely new home with you (&Paul) and the current flock. Lucky girls, they'll enjoy every minute of their retirement with you . They do deserve it though. Do let us know how they get on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 Lucky hens-they're going to have a wonderful retirement with you! I see you're getting nearer to the eglu rainbow you keep wishing for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 Congratulations Mel (& Paul) on your new arrivals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted July 16, 2006 Author Share Posted July 16, 2006 Thank you guys The four still seem happy - they have eaten and drunk loads and we have had two eggs today!!!!!! They are a little threadbare, but are quickly settling in to their new life I cant stop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 Are you going to eat the eggs or chuck them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted July 16, 2006 Author Share Posted July 16, 2006 I think the first few we are going to give the woggles (mmm milk and eggs - their favourite) and then, once they have had a chance to settle in we will eat them - we dont want to chuck them - they have worked hard to give us those eggs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 Their eggs will be fully free range soon! Nice bright yolks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted July 16, 2006 Author Share Posted July 16, 2006 It will be interesting to see what the eggs look like compared to our girls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 Are they bigger? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted July 16, 2006 Author Share Posted July 16, 2006 One is 63g and one is 74g - so about the same as the other girls really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 Cool. Have you mastered the camera yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted July 16, 2006 Author Share Posted July 16, 2006 Cheeky Monkey I can do the digital camera its the uploading bit that scares me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 Go for it. I really want to see some pics and so do all of the others! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...