poachedegg Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 http://www.preloved.co.uk/fuseaction-adverts.showadvert/index-1031609343/dc48c7a9.html Can't believe somebody loses interest in just 1 week. Perhaps an Omleteer can oblige? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaronmusgrove123 Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 1 week thats shocking, i just had a look and they are'nt the best looking chickens ive seen same type's of these breeds and they are a bit scraggy looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 . He should change the advert ..... "Free wife; chickens lost interest" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamebird Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 . He should change the advert ..... "Free wife; chickens lost interest" Quite agree. It's a bit of a laugh that they are advertised on a 'Preloved' website. It doesn't sound as though they were even thought about let alone loved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 I have to say they look very unloved!! there's nothing for them to eat, drink or play with... lets hope someone comes to their rescue soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 They don't look very happy do they? They don't look exactly brand new either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbey Road Girl Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 The picture of the hens in question reminds me of the secret filming of an animal science lab where the beagles ran away from the person entering their cage. Chickens who are properly cared for will run towards you because they are expecting something good! That said, there is no way that I know the full circumstances of this individual case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAZAROO Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 . He should change the advert ..... "Free wife; chickens lost interest" When I had my old dog- I actually did trade my hubby in as they couldn't get on- Shame I'm not closer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Don't they look . I'm with ANH and would definitely trade in any OH that didn't love chooks If I lived nearer, I'd have them like a shot and they'd definitely get to know what love is, but the other end of the country is really not practical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lydia Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Oh poor things! The one in the foreground looks like she's fluffed up and ill. It really annoys me that people think animals are disposable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted December 2, 2008 Author Share Posted December 2, 2008 I only have gingernut rangers - are the breeds in the advert hybrids and are they large breeds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Just read this thread, wonder if I work on OH....... . give me a few hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenanne Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 eh???! I can understand if someone has no experience with chickens/birds and develop an allergy how this could happen. But to los interest after a week??! Most under-10 children show more responsibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 poor little things.... I'd guess there's more behind it than 'wife lost interest' somehow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Just read this thread, wonder if I work on OH....... . give me a few hours. OH has put his foot down and said no . I have to agree with arguments though and I hate it when he's right . They don't look well cared for, it's suspicious how they are going after one week. he said if they are ill and make my girls ill I'll never forgive myself.... true. Also I know some people try to offload their old birds at end of their laying lives. Don't know if any of the above is relevent to these advertised girls, or if the people have indedd just got bored. I've emailed them anyway and asked some questions about the hens, as I had done that before my OH got wind of my plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAZAROO Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Ive posted on a rescue forum to see if anybody local could collect so they are saved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harveypup Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 I only have gingernut rangers - are the breeds in the advert hybrids and are they large breeds? The two speckled ones are exactly like our Humbug who is indeed larger than our other chooks (evidently they are dual purpose birds suitable for both meat and eggs, although there would be no way we would ever eat her!!) We only have a mark 2 eglu and have 4 girls although I reckon we could fit in another 2 easily as they free range all day. Humbug is our favourite -friendly, and inquisitive and a super layer. Would certainly get another in the future. Maybe you could contact him and see if he would split them but I guess you would have to keep them separate for a while until you knew they were free from everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 some one please tell me someones taken them to love! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAZAROO Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 I would go up and get them; but cant as in for csect tomorrow am... have post elsewhere to try and get them help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted December 2, 2008 Author Share Posted December 2, 2008 I would go up and get them; but cant as in for csect tomorrow am... Good luck ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 I would go up and get them; but cant as in for csect tomorrow am... have post elsewhere to try and get them help Excuses, excuses . What are you doing in the afternoon ? Only joking, best of luck for tomorrow . Make sure you (or someone) comes on and tells us how you got on . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 you couldnt pop up there first then, before the c-section??!! hope it all goes well, let us know what you produce (if you get time between feeds and catching up on the sleep...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 The guy has answered my email and says all 6 are definitely hens, no cockrels. He says he has had them for three weeks now and that he got them all at POL, 6 months old and none of them have started laying yet. My OH is out at the pub at the mo so with this new info I am going to have another attack when he comes back as it's only an hour from us. But don't let my plans stop anybody else going for them if you think you can give them a lovely home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistachio Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 oh - bless them - I'd love those chooks but it wouldn't be fair on my other chooks who have only just learnt how to all get on together. It's a shame they only gave it 3 weeks - but we don't know all the details. At least they are giving them away to a loving home and not just dumping them somewhere or killing them. A very small "at least," I know, but some people wouldn't bother trying to find a new loving owner. I'm a sucker for chickens of any kind - even the scraggy ones. i think I'm actually fondest of the 1 of my 6 who got badly pecked and is a bit scraggy now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAZAROO Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 I would go up and get them; but cant as in for csect tomorrow am... have post elsewhere to try and get them help Excuses, excuses . What are you doing in the afternoon ? Only joking, best of luck for tomorrow . Make sure you (or someone) comes on and tells us how you got on . Honestly last time I had taken in a rescue dog the day before (who is still here) 14 ferrets about a week before and a mouse...I have promised this time not to do anything bonkers.... Went in on the Wednesday and was home sat morn at 2am through pure frustration.... If I could get there I would poor little "Ooops, word censored!"s.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
