kazaddress Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 Hello all, sorry its been a while, things have been a bit mad at home. Anyway. My OH's sister is a teacher, and the school she works at had a company that comes around, and hands over hatching eggs to the school for the kids to see, and the school keeps them for the first 2-3 weeks, then the company comes and "dispaches" them to chick heaven I am rescuing the girls, but there are about 4 male chicks that are going to be dispatched on friday unless they can find a home. any ideas? The school is near Harlow, however simons sister is driving up to our house on friday wth our chicks, so could probably bring them all if we could find them a home! *sob* It broke my heart when i found out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 Hi Kaz, Good to hear from you Isn't that horrible about the chicks ? No ideas I am afraid, but I do hope someone else comes along soon who can help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 Try Lesley - if she can fatten them up, they'll be for the pot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 That is soooo awful Hope you manage to find them homes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 I bet they don't tell the kids that the chicks are getting murdered!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leanne Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 Kaz, ring Harlow Council. Theres a council run petting zoo sort of place in Harlow Town Park called Pets Corner, If the council can get you the number and you call, maybe they would take the chicks from your sister- in- law? A long shot but worth a try? good luck, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazaddress Posted March 20, 2007 Author Share Posted March 20, 2007 I never thought of pets corner.. I will ask them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 Try Lesley - if she can fatten them up, they'll be for the pot. I think Kaz would be just as horrified at that Clare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 Sorry Kaz, it made sense to me that they'd be of some use rather than killed as little chickies. I'm a tad too pragmatic like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 Do keep us informed Kaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 I'm not too sure Kaz, good luck with everything though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 Kaz, I've seen stuff from these companies at work, and have considered doing it at my school. Nowhere on their literature does it say the chicks will be dispatched.... can you pm me the company's name as I want to have words with them about their advertising and information given if that is the case. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleHen Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 Kaz - do let us know if there was a happy ending... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Kaz, I've seen stuff from these companies at work, and have considered doing it at my school. Nowhere on their literature does it say the chicks will be dispatched.... can you pm me the company's name as I want to have words with them about their advertising and information given if that is the case.Cheers! Yes, I'd heard about them too and thought what a good idea it was for the children to be able to see the chicks hatch. I had no idea that they dispatched unwanted chicks afterwards either . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Oh gosh. I hope they don't dispatch them after the chicks have 'served their purpose'. I'd be very surprised and upset if they did, especially if they are so open about it too with them being involved with children in schools. Would be pretty outrageous infact..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazaddress Posted March 21, 2007 Author Share Posted March 21, 2007 Leslie. if you wanted the boys I would be very happy with that. I wouldnt mind if they actually had a life, its just the fact they are "dispatched" at only a few weeks old that got me I mean, what an absolute waste! will ask Simons sister the name of the company when i see her next! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 My daughters school is getting some eggs Will find out if they are from a parent or a company Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Lesley. if you wanted the boys I would be very happy with that. I wouldnt mind if they actually had a life, its just the fact they are "dispatched" at only a few weeks old that got me I mean, what an absolute waste! will ask Simons sister the name of the company when i see her next! I think we may be too far away Kaz. It is awful that they are dispatched before they have had any life at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 (edited) Paola... I think I'd go in ASAP and ask the teacher in charge of science what happens to the male chicks.... let them know what you are worrying about. I am sure no school would touch a company who dispatches male chicks with a barge pole. Edited March 21, 2007 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 a company who dispatches male chicks with a barge pole. Well, that's one way of doing it I suppose! Obviously, the male chicks do need to be dealt with - but it does seem unfair that they are despatched at such an early age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Paola Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Paola... I think I'd go in ASAP and ask the teacher in charge of science what happens to the male chicks.... let them know what you are worrying about. I am sure no school would touch a company who dispatches male chicks with a barge pole. Is it just the male chicks? I thought Kaz said they were all going to be despatched Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Yes Paola, you're right.. just re-read it: Kaz says she is going to have the girls..... You'll have to check for both! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazaddress Posted March 21, 2007 Author Share Posted March 21, 2007 Just to clarify... both the male and female chicks were up to be dispatched.... however i have said I will be able to rehome the girls... so its just he boys left would end up being too noisy for a built up neighbourhood). If i wasnt saving them, then the girl chicks would be up for the chop too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Kaz, the boys won't be crowing until about 20 weeks. If you have room to temporarily re-house them all, that would give you more time to find a home nearby for the boys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
