bokbok Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 How would I go about doing this? I live in Rugeley in Staffordshire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Google for one of the rehoming charities, ie BHWT, Hen Rehomers UK, Little Hen Rescue. Their sites are pretty comprehensive and tell you about next rescue dates, collection points etc. Good luck. I have 7 ex batts and they are smashing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 I know that Hen Rehomers are not doing a rescue until early 2010. I echo what Egluntyne says, I have 3 ex batts and they are lovely girls, there is nothing like the joy of seeing them develop into happy chickens acting like chickens should Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coco Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 I got mine from my local Animal rescue. They are getting more confident everyday and developing their charecters. I've only has them since Saturday but its lovely to watch them scratching around and being able to have a good stretch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 here you go http://www.bhwt.org.uk/rehomercalendar.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dappy Chick Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 It is so satisfying to watch them go from this: to this In six months Bea Bea was in better condition than most of the 18 that I took in. How anyone can say that Ex-Battery hens are "spent" is beyond me. Don't get me wrong, it is quite hard work and some of them have had their problems but they are really worth all the efford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dappy Chick Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Sorry I am having a 'mare with the photo sizes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brown Betty Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 I agree, they are gorgeous creatures and well worth the effort. Heres some of mine eating their early morning porridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathybc Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 definitely go for it, it is so rewarding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veggiemad Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 i know that bhwt in coventry has rescue right up till dec planned. We are getting more soon but am going to wait til march time- i'd worry about the featherbare girls during the cold months!! xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veggiemad Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 i know that bhwt in coventry has rescue right up till dec planned. We are getting more soon but am going to wait til march time- i'd worry about the featherbare girls during the cold months!! xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dappy Chick Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 I took my lot in in January - they all coped with the cold very well (suppose it is better than being stuck in the battery farm or even worse a cheap chicken pie)! Although my chicken coop & run is quite sheltered. I went to Hen-Rehomers for 6 of them who have collection points all over the place and 8 from Free At Last who's collection point is in Milton Keynes (was only supposed to be 4 but they had 4 extra that needed a home - how could I say no) - Both do a brilliant job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
