Janey4 Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Got my girls in mid Aug and they have come on a treat since then! From being scared, scraggy little hens they have turned into the cheekiest little monkies going! Feathers growing back really well, only the poorest hen Mary-Kate is still a bit bald on her back but what she lacks in feathers she makes up for in attitude and has well and truly put my giddy Golden Retriver in his place with a few pecs on the nose!! The 'bickering' between Naomi Campbell and Ruby has sorted itself out and they are living in harmony (well most of the time!! ) They are free ranging most days now and are loving every second of it -these are my first hens and boy, they cant half dig!!! The compost heap has been flattened (well almost)!! Their long claws and twisted beaks have sorted themselves out and their eyes look bright and combs nice and red, instead of the pale pink ones they came with -which I did find quite shocking. I cant believe the poor little chicks that came to me, have learnt to be hens again and are enjoying life (and hot mash for brekkie now the weather has gone a bit nippy) and lots of treats and cuddles! I absolutely *LOVE* them to bits and 3/4 eggs a day are just a bonus! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Sounds like they are having a wonderful time - well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Well done those hens and well done you - always love to hear happy ex-batt stories Mind you, come the day being a cheeky monkey's an Olympic event, I reckon my lot could give yours a run for their money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 How lovely . It's always nice to hear about ex-batts living the good life . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
