beulah59 Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 They had a short while in the garden yesterday when we moved the coop around, but today I let them out at about 3.30pm, intending to entice them back in later with a bit of cooked rice (favourite treat so far!), but after about an hour they made their own way back to the run - clever girls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 Oh that's wonderful! Brought a tear to my eye considering their previous existence. How long have you had them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrambledhead Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 Its lovely to see them out and about! Always makes me smile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beulah59 Posted September 8, 2009 Author Share Posted September 8, 2009 Oh that's wonderful!Brought a tear to my eye considering their previous existence. How long have you had them? It's day 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 They are in good condition Mine look far more "threadbare", and we are on week 3 with my babies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 Lucky girls! Since having my chickens and seeing how much they love to forage and scratch etc it has made me realise how completely awful it is to keep them in battery conditions. It couldn't be further that what is natural to them. I makes me very sad and angry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veggiemad Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Totally agree! we've had our 3 ex batts for 10 days now, and while its been stressful for all concerned - me included, as we've had lots of pecking and laying has stopped, i love to see them in the garden and they've learnt so quick that i'm the one that feeds them and llets them out and that they need to go in at dusjk - i'm starting my own little crusade against anything battery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
