jimnpaula Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 (edited) Traveled to Epsom to collect "4 to 6", lost count as they put them in the carriers, made my donation and then got them round to Tara's. When I opened my boxes I found we were now the proud owners of 7! (Sorry the first picture is larger than the others, I can't seem to resize them all to match. This seems to have been fixed/fixed itself.) P Edited September 19, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluckingmad Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 oh aren't they lovely! Well done you for getting some ex-batt girls, they really do give back so much, especially considering their only previous human experience! We got three lovely ex-batts last November, all refeathered really well before winter was out - lots of love is all thats required Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 Well done, I have found my ex batts to be so rewarding, you will really enjoy watching them develop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokiechicken1969 Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 dear me. would it be wrong to put a picture like that on the front of every box of eggs? i think you are fantastic for rehoming them and wish you and them a very happy time together. big round for you cant wait to see the photos as they get back to health. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Oh bless them all. Brings a tear to my eye everytime I see newly rescued ex-batts. Good on you for rehoming them and I hope they all feather up quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Congratulations . Poor little mites look all bewildered, don't they . A couple of weeks though and I bet they're totally different girls . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CluckyBucks Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Well done they all look so scraggly and cute Bless their little hearts xx xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tara Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 The 7 chooks were let out this morning at 6.50 and 10 mins later they were still hiding so l left them a bit longer 1 of them was puting her head out then back in again at 7.30 they were all still hiding so l helped them to come out.They were not at all happy to have me helping them but they have since been scratching and pecking at the food.We have left them to settle and seem to be quite relaxed now but l did collect 2 eggs so far.They are doing well and l will keep you posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimnpaula Posted September 20, 2009 Author Share Posted September 20, 2009 That's great news Tara, thank you so much for doing this for me, and it was lovely to meet everyone yesterday. Having looked at the selection of coloured leg rings I have, I think my girls are collectively going to be called the "Rainbow Girls" - a symbol of new life and the promise of better things to come. Can't wait to get them home. P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tara Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Thats ok its my pleasure they are so worth it.Ive taken a video of them the only way l know how to show it on here is through u tube so ill add it to here and you can see what there up to also the little one with no knickers is a pecker she's got me twice today so there will be fun and games with her there are 2 videos there for you to see http://www.youtube.com/user/tarasimpson30#play/all/uploads-all/0/uHhdWCoJXMI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimnpaula Posted September 20, 2009 Author Share Posted September 20, 2009 Thank you for those it's so nice to see them learning to be proper chickens: flapping, preening, walking around, that sort of thing... P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veggiemad Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 congratulations to mum and foster mum on your new arrivals. we got 3 ex batts a month ago and i love them to bits, they are still quite scrawny but are feathering up well and laying 1-2 eggs a day between them. 2 of them have made firm friends, the other is abit of a loner- bless her- but she was the bully in the start so i think shes made her bed! however, although she was the one that stressed me out with her pecking, i now make sure she gets extra treats for being friendless- soft or what!! you'll love them. i cant wait to be able to get a cube and hope to get 7 or so more , but am trying to resist until the spring as i've only had the eglu for a month and can't justify it to DH just yet! however- your pics reminded me how wonderful it is to rescue- good on you. I'm jealous!! have fun with them, they are great. whoops- thats was a long one - sorry!x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 aww, bless them! good on you, well done, cant wait to see how they progress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tara Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Thought id put on another video on as took this about lunch time today. They have been pecking the ground,telling each other off mostly at bed time,there still frightend when l go over to them.They did mostly put them selfs to bed last night l just put the last 2 hens in but when they have there new home it should improve as they will have more space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Aww, that's lovely to watch . The one at the front looks like she's thinking "wow, is this what life is really like now ". So nice to see them pecking and flapping wings and walking about . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimnpaula Posted September 21, 2009 Author Share Posted September 21, 2009 Ah sunbathing ,bliss. James is now talking about a "Chicken Cam" Lovely video Tara, thanks P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimnpaula Posted September 21, 2009 Author Share Posted September 21, 2009 MY CUBE'S ARRIVED A DAY EARLY!!! Now to set it up...... P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 What are you doing here . Get out there and build it - then take photos . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluckingmad Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 FABBIE! Go have fun building it, then you can bring your girls home!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tara Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Hi thats great news about your if you want to collect your girlies you can its up to you just call me or pm me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimnpaula Posted September 21, 2009 Author Share Posted September 21, 2009 Am having to leave the husband to continue building it - I have to get ready for a night shift Tara: I asked him about collecting them - the answer translates as "unlikely" P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimnpaula Posted September 21, 2009 Author Share Posted September 21, 2009 Am having to leave the husband to continue building it - I have to get ready for a night shift Tara: I asked him about collecting them - the answer translates as "unlikely" P In the nicest possible way, you understand! Hi everyone - I'm James, the DH! Cube is built - finished in the twilight after discovering I'd put the end of the run on backwards so couldn't open the door! When I see the videos of the girls "learning to live" it brings tears to my eyes. Can't wait to collect them tomorrow and bring them home. Thanks for taking them in, Tara, while we waited for the Cube to arrive. James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluckingmad Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Hi James, Well done you for persevering with the cube! We took ours apart at the week-end for a good scrub and spent several inutes with the "I know this bit goes on somewhere" conversation Ex-batts really are the most wonderful little girls - within a week or two you won't be able to remember life without them (nor will you want to), but just you wait till they have their first experience of snow! I shall wanr you know - get the camera ready... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Enjoy your exbatts Sadly, none of ours are still with us but the happiness they gave us is still missed now. They really do grab at your hearts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tara Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 james quoted When I see the videos of the girls "learning to live" it brings tears to my eyes. Can't wait to collect them tomorrow and bring them home. Thanks for taking them in, Tara, while we waited for the Cube to arrive. Ah bless you (it brings tears to my eyes ) what a lovely new daddy your gona be. Your 7 new babies are really doing well and ive told them all about there great new cube.I dont think they thought much of me they stayed well clear Ive kind of kept an eye from a far as have let them settle plus when l go over my 2 year old thinks were getting in there run they do run then bless them.The little one with the bald bum is true to battery hens the smallest has had to fight for what she had so shes a real lively little hen she gives the others a run for there mash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
