tara Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Hello l am afder adopting 3 ex battery hens in the next month.We already have 3 hens living in there eglu but they were not ex batterys ones.Was wondering how it all gets done l have contacted some one and told them all our details and they now need my address again.What normaly happens do we pick them up or do they get brought to us.They will not be living together they will have separate homes in the garden. http://club.omlet.co.uk/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=228 bluebell ruby marmalaid everyday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Hi Tara, there are a number of members who already have rescue hens, s wil be able to give you all the details I am hoping to get our rescue girls soon, as the eglu is ready and waiting I contacted my local BHWT co-ordinator, her details are on the web site, and she will let me know when the rescue is taking place and where and when to pick them up, I'm getting really excited and a little nervous too! karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 I think its really great that lovely people are giving these chickens a second chance of a new life...they wont know themselves in an eglu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Hi Tara We adopted four ex batteries from the Battery Hen Welfare Trust in Devon - they have co-ordinators around the country so go to their web site and see if there is someone near you. website address: www.thehenshouse.co.uk We went and picked our girls up - but we are only one county along! Buffy works closely with the BHWT and there are quite a few of us on the forum that have re-charged the lives of ex batteries Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet81 Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Go for it Tara. As total novices we adopted 6 in May and they are wonderful. There is never a dull moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tara Posted September 8, 2006 Author Share Posted September 8, 2006 Do you have to pay for ex battery hens as im adopting some on sunday and forgot to ask bluebell ruby marmalaid comming soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 There is a charge of 50p per hen but they aare worth more than that so I'm sure any donation would be appreciated Are you getting them from the BHWT? karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 Yup 50p each - but feel free to donate more!! If you buy a new eglu for the batteries tell the BHWT and Omlet - as Omlet also give a donation (any excuse to buy another eglu.......... ) We have had our batteries since mid July (the best birthday present ever!) and they are lovely birds - very tame and placid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tara Posted September 9, 2006 Author Share Posted September 9, 2006 cant aford a eglu a mo so other half is making a wooden one for now. l know l would much rather have a eglu and hopefull soon they will upgrade but ill look on ebay as other half as not long got over the price of the first one so the second one will have to be second hand.Thanks for all your help aleast l am more aware, bluebell ruby marmalaid comming tommorow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 Check with Omlet HQ as they sometimes have second hand ones and reconditioned ones In the meantime your new arrivals will just be so happy they have such a lovely new home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tara Posted September 9, 2006 Author Share Posted September 9, 2006 what type of hens are they did not ask that eathier bluebell marmalaid ruby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 they are common or garden brown hens - not sure what make they are exactly - have a look on their website for some pictures: www.thehenshouse.co.uk they make brilliant pets as they are very placid and friendly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tara Posted September 13, 2006 Author Share Posted September 13, 2006 They are lohmans l asked when l adopted 3 on sunday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeky chickens Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 Hi, I am looking to adopt some battery hens too. However being a total novice I am a bit anxious and need some advice. Do they need to be kept seperate from my other 2 hens and for how long? Also are they vaccinated and may they bring diseases or mites into my existing flock? I work 3 days a week , would this be ok or do they need nursing when they arrive. I would be very grateful for anyones' comments about this. Thanks, Sara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreveryoung Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 cheeky chickens just thought I would lt you know that if you are still interested to rehome some ex battery hens why dont you ask Tara! due to pregnancy related reasons she is unable to keep them and are looking to rehome them!!! they are lovely birds very unsure of people but is to be expected and with some gental handling they should learn to trust you!!! I also beleive that Tara may also allow their hut to go with them?? just a thought Emma xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
