theherd123 Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 I have just got home from the BHWT rescue in Worcester. Martin volunteered to help out at the rescue and he boxed up my new girls for me. Im sure he will post photos of his own when he gets back. Rescuing chooks is so worthwhile and i would recommend it to you all. OH & I are still in shock at how poorly and ill treated they look, so pale and fragile, so shell shocked - all in the name of cheap eggs and meat. Anyway without further a do here are Rhubarb, Custard, Sherbet & Shrimp!!! While they are with me they are going to have the time of their lives! Rhubarb! Had her wing over Custard when we took them out of the box Custard! Oh look how floppy her comb is Sherbet! Bless her she is so shell shocked Shrimp! Scrawny little chook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 Oh bless them I look forward to the after photos in a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harveypup Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 Aww bless them. Bet they wonder what has hit them. It will probably take a few days for them to realise that they are staying, well done you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 Oh Bless them Their little faces have brought tears to my eyes They are very lucky to have found a new home with you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 Gorgeous girls. They surely have landed on their feet getting a new home with you Well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 Well done for rescuing them......It will be interesting to see how they progress. Can we have some regular updates? Great names by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 Well done Emma and Mo I am sure they will love their new home.......................What lucky ladies and great names..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 Well done for rescuing them! See you again tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 Fantastic, I have some corn for them Em! Lucky girls! BBxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted May 19, 2007 Author Share Posted May 19, 2007 Glad you like the names guys! OH wasnt sure about Shrimp but it really makes me giggle! Rhubarb and Custard are so close so they suit their names too. Sherbet is yet to fizzle & sparkle but give her time! As i am keeping the sweety theme a friend suggested 'Vampire teeth' Now that would be unique when the vet called us through! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina C Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 Aaahh lovely girls. At least you won't have to worry about hot water bottles and woolly jumpers for these poor babies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 I love the name Shrimp and it so suits her ! Emma, they are gorgeous and with your wonderful TLC, they'll soon look as fab as your other girls. Congratulations!! Can't wait to see how they look in a few weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted May 19, 2007 Author Share Posted May 19, 2007 Aaahh lovely girls. At least you won't have to worry about hot water bottles and woolly jumpers for these poor babies. I have got the hot water bottles out ready for tonight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 As i am keeping the sweety theme a friend suggested 'Vampire teeth' Now that would be unique when the vet called us through! How about Sweet Cherry Lips! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanbb Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 I WANT ,I WANT I'm sure Ruby and Mrs Bridges wouldn't mind. New playmates eh Have to persuade hubby though. I usually get my own way..... eventually. Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 Well done Em I'm a bit like Cinnamon seeing those photos They are really, really lucky to have been chosen by you, they will have such a wonderful life Well done again to you and Mo See you tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 Congratulations Emma it's so heart renching seeing them like that but in a few weeks with your tlc they will be different chooks It makes me want to do it again, I can even smell them as I type this karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 Well done again Emma. They do look a bit shell shocked don't they, bless them. Looking forward to hearing about their progress with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaime Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 Questions Do the combs and whattles go more red and combs stand up when they are more healthy and settled? What makes the combs go all floppy? Congratulations on your rescue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 Yes the combs will get smaller and redder. Apparently they go floppy because they spend to much time in the dark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 Can't wait to see them tomorrow Em! Congratulations on a job well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted May 19, 2007 Author Share Posted May 19, 2007 Questions Do the combs and whattles go more red and combs stand up when they are more healthy and settled? What makes the combs go all floppy? Congratulations on your rescue. Hi Jaime Yes Martin is right, they do go redder and eventually get a little smaller. I must say both the OH & I were quite worried at how pale their combs and wattles are, as we dont remember our last lot of rescue chooks looking that bad. I think the reason for the combs being so floppy is because they use the comb to regulate their body temperature and as the battery farms are so hot the combs grow & expand to allow them to get rid of excess heat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanbb Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 They are all STUNNING!!!!!! Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 Congratulations Em!!! They are very lucky chickens! bless their little faces!!! Can't wait for 'update' pics! C x x x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenlass Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 Ah bless them Emma... I got mine today too and one of mine Tallulah is very quite and seems to be a bit shell shocked too. I'm just off out to check on mine again... tee hee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
