scarlettohara Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 (edited) Collected 2 poorlies from Em today, they are very bald but very lovely Sorrel peeking out Saffron says hello She is quite bald and my dream about the ears was true Bald bottom Sorrel finds her courage and models the new look for this season - naked with a touch of feather at the neck Look carefully and you can see a green bruise on the top of her wing - she has got arnica on this now Here are my other ex-batts before (September) and after (today) pics Mrs Summers Peggy Edited January 15, 2011 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollie333 Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Such a sad sight. , well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Your newbies look lovely - naked, but lovely (and they'll soon get feathers) and gorgeous names too . The before and after photos of your others show just what a difference tlc can make! I have only ever had ex batts/barns and some snotty person at work said that rescuing them made no difference . I pointed out that, while it made very little difference to ending battery farming, it made a world of difference to each of the individual little souls playing happily in my garden and your photos just prove that all over again . Ex batts, we love 'em! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Love the names Congrats on rescuing them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Aww, poor wee things . They're lucky girls now though . Congratulations . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sageandonion Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Aww bless them, looks like they're enjoying their new home, well done on rescuing them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Looking at home already! So glad that you have them, they will be spoiled rotten! Em x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted January 15, 2011 Author Share Posted January 15, 2011 I text you earlier They have already had chopped up grapes and rice but hadn't a clue what to do with it, they enjoyed some corn though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 I think my phone is still in the shed, probably in a feed bucket! oooh spoiling them already! They had mash or mash or mash here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chestnutmare Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Aaah bless, they look like they need some TLC, it must be an amazing feeling to see them transform. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted January 15, 2011 Author Share Posted January 15, 2011 Just got in from work and Saffron was sitting in the middle of the run singing to herself I popped her back in the coop and shut the door - I think she may be a sleepwalker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Aww bless their hearts, they really are lucky girls now though eh? what wonders you have worked with your other girls, they look amazing now and im sure Sorrel and Saffron will come on in leaps and bounds now. Well Done You Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trougher Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Look forward to seeing progress pics! Loved the thought of Saffron sitting singing to herself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennydavies Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 I have only ever had ex batts/barns and some snotty person at work said that rescuing them made no difference . I pointed out that, while it made very little difference to ending battery farming, it made a world of difference to each of the individual little souls playing happily in my garden and your photos just prove that all over again . Ex batts, we love 'em! How can someone say a thing like that I know....the same kind of person that says "It's only a chicken" when we get upset when we lose a little mite Well done all you ex-bat rehomers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Probably a silly question, but what breed are battery chickens ? I think I might get them next time but will have to persuade hubby first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Ex battery hens are Warrens. Lovely, friendly, docile hens although be aware that they often display some behaviour problems to start with, but this usually settles down and goes away within the first few weeks as they realise they are more interesting things to do than bully each other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 How can someone say a thing like that I know....the same kind of person that says "It's only a chicken" when we get upset when we lose a little mite Yes, they're exactly that sort or person and certainly not someone whose views I hold in high regard ! On the up-side, lots of people at work are really interested in my girlies and how well they are doing, and several of them have visited and been mugged by their little egg-providers . Anyone seeing scarlettohara's lovely before and after photos would understand what a difference it makes Technically they may be Warrens but I think their true breed is that of cheeky chook. I'm not sure any of my little rabble could truly be described as docile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Well done Sara, they'll be fully feathered and enjoying the lap of luxury in no time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted January 17, 2011 Author Share Posted January 17, 2011 Well done Sara, they'll be fully feathered and enjoying the lap of luxury in no time What do you mean 'in no time' I'm already in the run massaging limbs twice a day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Technically they may be Warrens but I think their true breed is that of cheeky chook. I'm not sure any of my little rabble could truly be described as docile Oh yes they are definitely cheeky! It doen't take long for them to recognise the treat pot and start jumping up in your face rather than waiting patiently for you to dish out the sweeties Oh yes, and to learn how to break out of their netting and dust bathe in the veg patch But they are docile in the sense that they are not, by nature, nervy flighty birds. Or at least mine aren't. But cheeky, yes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom123 Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 How lucky they are to have found you! Hope they are fully feathered and doing 'chickeny' things soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadietoo Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Bless their little cotton socks...(ok k"Ooops, word censored!"bly toe s)...so glad they found a loving home, and looking forward to hearing of their exploits in the coming months (and years).... (Once OH has built me this promised WIR (of which you often hear me speak ), I shall be looking to add a couple of ex-batts...and relying on the wonderful adviceon the forum for getting them settled and back to full health). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Well done. They'll feather up in no time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted January 18, 2011 Author Share Posted January 18, 2011 I'm going to let them out later to enjoy the sunshine (yes the big yellow ball has made an appearance ) and hoping Saffron will walk around a bit more - she is standing on one leg all the time. I picked up some anti-inflammatory from my vet for her so hoping she will start putting that leg down a bit more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Well, well done for rescuing your ex batts. Such fab characters, love them to bits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
