Guest Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 From Will at the BHWT- Hello Everyone,Sorry to send this eveyone but this is a bit of an urgent plea! Scheduled for this Weekend is a collection of 700 hens and so far only 200 have been re-homed, 300 were supposed to be going to Kent but now cannot, so we have 500 girls looking for new homes in the South West area if you can help re-home a few or know someone who would who could, please contact Gaynor Davies on 01769 580310 or by email at gaynor.davies@bhwt.org.uk. Many Thanks in AdvanceThe Battery Hen Welfare Trust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom123 Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Have emailed them Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Thanks Poet, full here but will pass on to other Devon chicken keepers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beulah59 Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Might have taken a couple but just can't get up there in this weather ... it's a good 2 hours from us (we had our first birds from BHWT). I'm sure it's the weather putting people off - it's due to rain heavily after the snow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikey Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Might have taken a couple but just can't get up there in this weather ... it's a good 2 hours from us (we had our first birds from BHWT). I'm sure it's the weather putting people off - it's due to rain heavily after the snow! Same here really....to get there from Bristol will be a bit of nightmare in this weather. Beulah59 if Tom getting some ....I could keep them for a bit until you are ready to collect....thats if he doesn't mind and is going?? I have asked henrehomers to put on their website too!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 I've just heard the collection point is Gordano services on Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom123 Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Sorry Sally, I would have happily picked some up for everyone but I have to visit my nan in hospital on Sunday, so sorry x If someone is going from around here then I would love 2, if you are can you PM me!? Thanks Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Same here, can't get there on Sunday but will take three if somebody can hold them until Monday for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beulah59 Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Not this time round I'm afraid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 I messaged 80 omleteers on facebook and already have a couple of takers for this collection . I'm not sure who they are on here though as I get their two sets of names muddled up . I wish it was further north , but some girls are already going to be going to some very spoiled homes . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 I was one of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikey Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 I've spoken to BHWT and I am able to collect them for people on Sunday as just at Gordano Services near portishead off M5. Basically you need to contact them on the number above and they will ask a few questions and put you on their database and to let them know I will be picking them up. I'll PM you my contact details. I am limited by the number I can keep (5).....but if case of transport I don't mind ferrying people around............and I don't mind collecting and taking else where.....can't stand the thought of these ladies not having a taste of freedom when could help Tom - I will def pick 2 up for you ......can I drop these off to you Sunday evening....it just means then that I will have more space for others. Griffin - did you still want me to pick up some for you?? Sally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Mine are all sorted thank you, my friend Sarah who lives in Bristol is collecting mine and keeping them overnight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom123 Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Thanks Sally, have PMed you Good Luck guys, hope all goes well for everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom123 Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 They've all got homes now but sadly I didn't get any as they were taken before I rang Was really looking forward to getting some. At least they've all got homes though Oh well, next time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Very sorry for you Tom, but very happy all he girls have got homes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 So glad they all have homes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 They've all got homes now but sadly I didn't get any as they were taken before I rang Was really looking forward to getting some. At least they've all got homes though Oh well, next time Thank goodness for that, I have been tussling with trying to convince DH that a few more batties would be a good idea, now I can relax in the knowledge that I'm not needed Well done everyone who's getting new girlies this weekend, huge {{hugs}} from me & my little minxes Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Mine are enjoying their first night of freedom with my friend in Bristol. They're actually very well feathered, apparantly they've just had their second moult which puts them I guess at at least 18 months old. They're very weak physically though. Sarah says she's turned the telly off and is just watching them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 awwwwwwwwwww, it always gives me such a warm feeling to hear these stories Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikey Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 awwwwwwwwwww, it always gives me such a warm feeling to hear these stories me too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
