Guest Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 we got 4 in oct 2007, 3 of them are still with us so that's 17 months so far none of ours made it to 2 years, fatima was the last to go, 1 day before she would have been with us for 2 years. It was very sad. glad hermione is still going strong we're getting some more ex batt girls in June. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 we got our first four ex batt girlies in march 2008, sadly we lost two of them, one at the end of last year and one this year Frenchy and Rizzo still with us although they are now in retirement and probably don't have much longer left. On the plus side we are seeing Adele in Haslingdon tomorrow to pick up another four rescue girlies and are naming them after the doctors companions: Donna, Martha, Rose and Sarah-Jayne Glad to hear Hermoine is doing well xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Ola, Lilia and Flavia are still pottering about, laying intermittently, and enjoying life. I rescued them 2 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennydavies Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Oh my word, I was so surprised by how well you folks have done with your long-living ex-bats. I, like many other people thought that like ex-racing Greyhounds, ex-bats proberbly didn't live too long after being rescued. It is so wonderful thinking about all those poor little girlies being able to live long and happy lives with all the freedom that they deserve. I have so much admiration for you folks for giving them the chance to see the sky and feel the warmth of the sun on them. A really big round of applause for Emma and her little Flump, what a heartwarming thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 Dandelion and Chance have now passed 23 months and I would really like them to make it to 2 years , but both are starting to show their age a little. Dandelion took over as top-chook when Daisy died a couple of weeks ago and has very much enjoyed her new status! None of them are showing any inclination to take Daisy's position as my cuddle-chook though Sun and Sky have now been free for 13 months and the Song Birds have been out for just over two months. Well done to all those ex-batts that have lived out lovely long retirements (and their humans, of course ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 poor frenchy had to be put to sleep today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickiepiggies Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 had 3 April 7th 2009 only 2 remaining sadly had fluffy 6 months, Muggles will probabley be with me forever but Baby hasn't got long left i dont think so 1 year 1 month. there nothing better than see them free range for the first time ever p.s love the santa chicken picture pmsl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickiepiggies Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 poor frenchy had to be put to sleep today im so sorry RIP little one hugs x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no1smiles2000 Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 oh this makes me sad i rescued my girls Feb 2009, still seem very happy & healthy still laying. i have & get about / a day :0) I must be doing well but hate the thought of any of the girls leaving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millie-Annie Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 I rescued my three in August 2008. Blossom died after 13 months, Annie last week after 20 months and Millicent is in fine fettle and still laying, when she thinks she will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathybc Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 sorry to hear about Frenchie - but lovely to hear about the girlies having a nice life after battery-land, however long it is for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 Boris has been free for almost 2years and very much still the boss. We love her to bits & no other hen quite has her nerve Wanders into the kitchen daily and pinches the dog food if you're out of sight. What a character Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lydia Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 Bartel managed 2 years and 3 days and Hatpin lasted for 2 years 6 months. Not bad innings for either of them. Volty managed 21 months with us so not bad either. Other oldies of note: Ablett and Shiraz both had 19 months of freedom. Trilby is still going strong - 20 months and counting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted April 28, 2010 Author Share Posted April 28, 2010 I find this quite inspirinig, though not the word I am looking for but cannot find. Wow brilliant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
