hillfamily Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 ............for the first time Charlie (daughter) and I have just got back from helping at our local BHWT rescue this afternoon.................very tired but it was so worth it Lots of crate cleaning and sorting out the chooks for collection Only five really poorly ones that have gone into the sick bay and ONE COCKEREL second time that Sarah has found a cockerel in with her rescued chooks.....he'll be rehomed Managed to resist taking home a couple of the poorly ones (was very very very difficult)............but we have only had Annie and Clarabel for 3 weeks so they're not properly integrated with our other girls........maybe another time One lady and her daughter arrived in a pristine little 'hot hatch' and collected lots of chooks...............thought the beautiful interior of her car is not going to be that lovely and clean by the time she gets home Looking forward to helping at the next rescue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 Well done to you both A very emotional and tiring day for you , but so rewarding My girls thank you for helping rescue some more of their friends karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 Well done Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted March 24, 2007 Author Share Posted March 24, 2007 Would and will be doing it again and again........ Just a shame all those who buy cheap battery eggs can't see the girls in the state they are rescued in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 Pam what a worthwhile day you have spent! Thank you - if it wasnt for people like you i wouldnt have my girls! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 Well done Pam - an excellent way to spend a Saturday afternoon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 Pam, it's so rewarding isn't it? I've helped at several rescues now, and every time I love it. It's hard work, and emotional too (those poor chooks ) but I've never yet met a BHWT volunteer who I didn't like......... and I'm convinced that I never will And the adopters are all so lovely too, giving fabulous new homes to these very deserving girls. Well done to you both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 Well Done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CannyCat Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 Would and will be doing it again and again........ Just a shame all those who buy cheap battery eggs can't see the girls in the state they are rescued in Definately! I gather it's more the eggs in food (like cakes) which are sold from battery farms as opposed to boxes of eggs, though. Does you think we could campaign for informative egg-labelling on food products? Pasta and the like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 Well if you have noticed. Many products that contain Free-Range egg are proud of the fact and infact more often than not put "incluidng/containing free-range egg", products that don't do that we should presume don't use free-range eggs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted March 25, 2007 Author Share Posted March 25, 2007 I think the 'hidden egg' has to be the next big area of awareness..........I spend ages looking at ingredients on the food we buy to see if they contain egg and what sort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 Well done Pam What a worthwhile day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 Well done Pam! Such a good thing to do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 Well done Pam....I think I would have struggled to resist taking home a couple of hens! I put my name down on the BHWT volunteers list a few weeks ago but have not been needed yet - it is good to hear how other people get on as it gives me confidence that I would be useful at a rescue (and not just oohing and aahing at the hens and wanting to take them back to mine!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickpea Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolinep Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 well done Pam The hidden egg issue is definately something everybody needs to be aware of. I do think though that things are changing and manufacturers are going to have to listen ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 Well Done Pam! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EgLou Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 Well done Pam, i'll have just emailed Sarah to get involved maybe we'll meet you at the next rescue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 (edited) I think the 'hidden egg' has to be the next big area of awareness..........I spend ages looking at ingredients on the food we buy to see if they contain egg and what sort. Well done and you've raised an important point so thanks. My role in the BHWT is to raise this awareness, we are in the process of contacting manufacturers to put together a consumer guide and I will have some really informative banner stands at Jimmys and spend time educating interested consumers there. The market will be a fundraiser and an information stand for BHWT. You can help by passing on the hidden egg message and I will continue to source the hidden eggs for you through the newsletter, you can laways pm or email me if you have an idea for research or a question. Thanks again for bringing this up and it's a great day isn't it BBx Edited March 26, 2007 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Glad you had a great day Pam - it's hard work, but worth it, isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
