dancing cloud Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 I'm sure my little ex-batt girls are grateful - big ex-batt girls have been here so long they're now just spoiled madams I think having the six originals around really helped the three heavenlies come to terms with the big wide world, as they seem to have caught on very quickly - hard to remember they've only been out of their cages five weeks on Saturday. Two ate from my hands within a week - Sky still won't and just hovers around picking up anything the other two drop -and they were all capable of mischief very quickly I've found any fear is soon overcome by natural hennie nosiness "what's this big human-hen all about then?" "what's that big green thing out there?" "what sort of chicken's laid rubber eggs in our nesbox?" and once they're out, there really is no stopping them! There are lots of happy tears-in-the-eyes moments - first egg of freedom, first free range, first time they actually come to you for a stroke and a chat - but after a very short while you (and hopefully they) forget where they came from as they become real chickens Not long to go now before you find it all out for yourself and become a fully paid-up member of the ex-batt fan club - welcome aboard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted April 30, 2009 Author Share Posted April 30, 2009 Not long to go now before you find it all out for yourself and become a fully paid-up member of the ex-batt fan club - welcome aboard! Thank you, I can't think of a better fan club to be in . I'm a bit worried as I haven't heard from the co-ordinator yet , I hope it's all gone ahead as planned. I'll be gutted if the girls didn't get rescued as planned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Mine didn't know what was expeted of them at first either....although they did put themselves to bed and knew how to perch. They just stood around in a stupour, when they weren't eating. They laid from the outset . One thing....they stank to high heaven at first, but that disappeared after a few days. A bit of fresh air was what was needed. They were also very weak in the muscle dept and couldn't negotiate steps without help. It is lovely to see them learning to scratch about and sunbathe. he made me promise I wouldn't put my name down on any waiting lists until all the other girls were merged and sucessfully moved into the cube. He didn't make me promise I'll put your name down on a waiting list or two if you like! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted April 30, 2009 Author Share Posted April 30, 2009 he made me promise I wouldn't put my name down on any waiting lists until all the other girls were merged and sucessfully moved into the cube. He didn't make me promise I'll put your name down on a waiting list or two if you like! . He accused me the other day that I was seeing how far I could push him, chicken wise". I have no idea what he is talking about . *still secretly saving for my purple cube* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hens@HalfMoonLane Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Good luck for Saturday - what lucky girls. I've just lost 2 or my ex bats this month and have one lonely girl left. I've been considering what type of hens to get and was going down the POL pure bred route until I read your post.....and then I remembered how rewarding getting the ex bats were and immediately contacted the BHWT co-ordinator who took pity on my lonely hen I think and has squeezed my in for the following Saturday to your hens arrival but been kind enough to hold on to them until we return from holiday. So 2 set of girls have you to thank! Did you have to order your crumbs - has the farm shop on Garforth Cliff got the ex bat range in stock now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HENthusiastic Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Have you got a phone number? Could you phone the coordinator and check everyting is all going ahead? m *flicks through diary eagerly* hum, me and OH appear to be in your neck of the woods 16th, 17th ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted May 1, 2009 Author Share Posted May 1, 2009 Good luck for Saturday - what lucky girls. I've just lost 2 or my ex bats this month and have one lonely girl left. I've been considering what type of hens to get and was going down the POL pure bred route until I read your post.....and then I remembered how rewarding getting the ex bats were and immediately contacted the BHWT co-ordinator who took pity on my lonely hen I think and has squeezed my in for the following Saturday to your hens arrival but been kind enough to hold on to them until we return from holiday. So 2 set of girls have you to thank! Did you have to order your crumbs - has the farm shop on Garforth Cliff got the ex bat range in stock now? Oooooooh, how lovely. 2 sets of ladies coming out hopefully. Yes it's the shop on Garforth Cliff, she has managed to source the big bags of crumbs for me. I got the first bags mail order as I thought I was running out of time. I was supposed to pick up my bag of ordered crumbs from the farm shop yesterday, you have just reminded me that I forgot . i will call in on Sat . Are you near me then? Do I have another omleteer near by? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted May 1, 2009 Author Share Posted May 1, 2009 Have you got a phone number? Could you phone the coordinator and check everyting is all going ahead?m *flicks through diary eagerly* hum, me and OH appear to be in your neck of the woods 16th, 17th ??? We will be free on one of those days. It's my dads birthday on 16th so we are being summoned over on one of those days. Don't know which day yet as the arrangements as per usual revolve around No. 1 son and his un-organised brood . As soon as they deign to let me know when I am needed I will yet you know . Families eh . I'm going to try and call today as I haven't had an email yet and I'm getting really worried now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HENthusiastic Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 oooooooh I hope its all okay. Tomorow SHOULD be the big day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurmurf Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 Good luck with your new darlings, mostin - I can't wait to hear about them and see them(oh.... i think i am needing to go to Garforth for...umm.. business, that's it, business very soon! ) btw, I never heard from the rescue folk again after my offer of help, i presume they are incredibly busy but if you need the head honcho's name and email address, i've got it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted May 1, 2009 Author Share Posted May 1, 2009 Finally got the phone call at 5:15 . I am picking them up at 3pm tomorrow . Not that I am at all excited or anything . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 Yipee . It's going to be a long evening and morning (and early afternoon) . Will you sleep tonight ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted May 1, 2009 Author Share Posted May 1, 2009 Yipee . It's going to be a long evening and morning (and early afternoon) . Will you sleep tonight ? I don't think so, I didn't even sleep last night . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 You could try counting chickens? Seriously though, all the best for tomorrow though you won't need it, you will just love them on sight . If those lucky little girls knew what a good home they were coming to, they'd be too excited to sleep too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted May 1, 2009 Author Share Posted May 1, 2009 You could try counting chickens? Seriously though, all the best for tomorrow though you won't need it, you will just love them on sight . If those lucky little girls knew what a good home they were coming to, they'd be too excited to sleep too! Awwww, thank you *all choked up*. I've been out this evening chatting to the other girls and telling them all about who's arriving tomorrow. I got the feeling their ok with it, as long as there's enough worms to go round . I promised there would be, and there's always enough cuddles . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brindles chooks Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 Ahhh bless, so exciting - I'm all excited for you! And jealous - it will be about two months until I become an Omleteer... So go on then - have you settled on names? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted May 1, 2009 Author Share Posted May 1, 2009 Ahhh bless, so exciting - I'm all excited for you! And jealous - it will be about two months until I become an Omleteer... So go on then - have you settled on names? Yes I have. They are all spring themed, and one name I have kindly on loan from Henthusiastic, as she has just lost her ex-batt of the same name, so thank you Hen xx. And the names are *drum roll* Daisy May Blossom and Tulip What do you all think . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 Aww, lovely names . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HENthusiastic Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 And jealous - it will be about two months until I become an Omleteer... You ARE an omleteer, just by being here and by wanting to be an omletteer. Welcom, omleteer Brindles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HENthusiastic Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 They are really lovely names Mostin. They sound so fresh and new and sunny; just like the ex-batts lives are going to be with you. I'm really pleased you are going to have a May of your own. I'll be away from the computer now, but I'll be thinking of you all day! Hope it goes well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 Lovely names - I did the same with our ex batts and named them after flowers as I thought they deserved pretty names......good luck this afternoon and look forward to the photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 Lovely names. Get that camera charging up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brindles chooks Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 And jealous - it will be about two months until I become an Omleteer... You ARE an omleteer, just by being here and by wanting to be an omletteer. Welcom, omleteer Brindles! Ahhh, thank you! Got myself lots of eggy recipes to cook this weekend, need to get adept at utilising all the lovely eggs I'll be getting. Lovely names Mostin - you'll have a garden full of spring blooms by this evening! Good luck picking them up and tell us everything wth photos asap Kate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted May 2, 2009 Author Share Posted May 2, 2009 Good luck picking them up and tell us everything wth photos asap Kate[/color] Will do . Camera is ready. Cat boxes are ready. Car boot is empty. Sat Nav is set up. Eglu is cleaned and built and ready for visitors. *drums fingers and looks at watch* Is it not 2 o'clock yet . An hour til I set off! I must go and find something to do. I am going potty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HENthusiastic Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 She must have left by now. She'll be trundling along, boxes in boot, all excited . HOpe she manages to get piccis on tonight?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
