dancing cloud Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Well that got your attention, but there's no other way to describe just how bald two of the three heavenly hens are. At least one has a few fluffy feathers to preserve her modesty! Here they are:- Sky flaunting feathers Sun Moon Sky looking shocked to see a full Moon during the day Over-exposure Up till yesterday morning, Sun hadn't eaten more than a mouthful in total and I wouldn't have given high odds on her survival, but then I served pellet-porridge with a dressing of dried mealworms and sweetcorn and she found her appetite . After two days of stuffing her beak and going to bed with a full crop, she now looks a lot brighter and I am a lot happier. They all now look perkier than in the photos (taken on Sunday) and have pinker wattles and a hint of colour in their combs. Moon is currently picked-on chicken, Sky is the brains of the outfit and Sun looks like being a little thug! There's been less shouting and bawling from the little monsters today, but there's a long way to go before peace breaks out. Seeing them next to the heavenlies shows how far the heavenlies have to go and what gorgeous big healthy girls the little monsters are now (even if they still lack sense! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 well done you - it never fails to astound me how horrible people can be to hens and how wonderful people like you are to rescue them; I feel quite useless in comparison. Go girls, enjoy this weather, a bit of sun on our backs does wonders for all of us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 I'm so glad that you've given them a loving home and can't wait to see them feathered up! Love the picture of a full moon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alih Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Bless them they really are oven ready aren't they?! Well done you - you will soon see a difference in everything - it's so satisfying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 awwwww, bless them, they will soon realise how lucky they are to have a loving home. Good on you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 It's always so sad seeing the shocking state of the poor little things . But how wonderful that in a few short weeks they'll be all feathered up and happy . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiblick Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 words actually fail me. I look forward to seeing the 'after' pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Poor things Thank goodness they've found a caring owner! Looking forward to the 'after' pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*mummy_hen* Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Poor little darlings....with lots of TLC they will soon be unrecogniseable. You will have so much enjoyment from them....keep us updated!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kit Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Awwwwwwww poor girls. Well done you for giving them the good life. They are very lucky chicks indeed. Kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Poor wee things I'd almost forgotten how poorly newly rescued batts look. Hoping for a warm summer for them. As I watched mine sunbathing today I thought of how batt lives are and how lucky those are who get a second chance. Allisonx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 bless their hearts, I too look forward to the pictures in a few weeks/months time when they are showing inprovement and are settled little lovelies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Poor dears It makes me so mad and sad to see chickens in this state I'm sure you will soon have them fit and feathered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madchickenlady Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Oh, those poor girls Thank goodness they now have a loving chicken mum to get them fit and healthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalu Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Awww I have never seen hens in that state! Poor things, hope they don't feel the cold too much. Well done to you for giving them such a good home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 The first couple of photos look like the condition our ex batts came in in February,... but then I scrolled down and saw their oven ready bums! gosh they are bald, poor things. Well done you for rescuing them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathyschix Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Oh my. Love the photos! Bless their little chicken-y hearts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 We have ex batts too but yours are far more bare than ours. Glad they are doing well and look forward to seeing them blossom into even more beautiful chooks. XX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Those are some very bald botties . I'm glad they're coming around and eating properly now. You've got me all revved up again now. I've been trying to remain calm about my 4 girls I should be getting at the end of this month, if the rescue goes to plan, but now I can't wait for them to arrive . I keep looking out at the sun and thinking of my girls-to-be somewhere in the dark . Hopefully mine will be playing out in th sune soon, just like yours are . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bokbokbokbok Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Oh my word. I'm so glad that they have found you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Oh bless their little bald bottoms - although I have to say the full moon photo did make me laugh. I hope they feather up quickly for you and have a long healthy life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
