Popcorn Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 To coin a Kateism, Bless their little starfish feet. Emma you've done a wonderful thing again giving these chickens a happy home in their retirement years. I'll look forward to reading about their progress and seeing pictures of them as they blossom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfrock Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 Emma - you and all the other rescue mums are truly amazing people. Those poor girls. I was out shopping with one of my girlfriends today, we were having a cookathon for a family do she is going to tomorrow, and I lectured her on the evils of cheap eggs and meat etc. I'm proud to say she bought free range eggs, although free range / organic meat is still quite quite hard to get locally In time I would love to be able to give a home to some rescue homes, but I worry that I would not be home enough to give them the tlc they deserve. It is definately something I intend to research a bit more though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 I find something so indearing about their floppy combs-not sure why though! They are great and already have so much character, have fun with them Emma! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 Can I ask a quick question about rescue hens? When you go & collect them,do you choose them or are they allocated to you? Just interested to know how it works,really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 Hi Sarah, I worked at a rescue today. Generally today hens were just allocated, however I let Emma and Mo in to choose their own. Special treatment. It may very though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 Great photos. They are so lucky to have a chicken mummy like you They do have very pale combs dont they? Im sure with the TLC they'll get they will be right as rain in no time. By the way, our Sam has a huge floppy comb....always has done and she's perfectly healthy.....just floppy - dont know why though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 How wonderful that you have rescued the hens - and that they have the summer to flourish and grown new feathers. So looking forward to updates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 Lovely to see the photos Em - these look fairly well feathered? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 Hope you don't mind Em, have moved this post into the "Chickens" sections, as its all about.... erm..... chickens! SO excited about seeing them today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhapsody Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 Those pics made me well up am now determined to get another eglu and put my name down for the next SE rescue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
