Purplemaniacs Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 (edited) We are home with our three new ex batts , a great day! They look great far more feathers than many that I have seen on the forum. They are now in their new eglu home and run, two seem quite lively and are investigating the run and eglu but the third one is just standing there sometimes on one leg with her eyes closed, I hope she is ok. Well done to all those invovled in the rehoming, having never been to one before we did not know what to expect but it was so well organised and everyone was so helpful, it was lovely to meet Em I hope to get OH to post some pictures later on. Chrissie Edited March 27, 2011 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
percy049 Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 glad you got some ex-batts. I hope to see some photos soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 So glad you posted, I was hoping you'd update us with the news about your new girls. Can't wait to see some piccies when you've got time to put some up (hint hint!). Just keep an eye on your quiet girl for now. Chances are she's just a bit shell shocked by the move and will pick up in a day or two. Is she eating and drinking? If she's not drinking, you could try tempting her with some water sweetened with a little honey or sugar which might help perk her up a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Glad they have arrived Just to put your mind at rest all 4 of mine stood on one leg at first, some longer than others- put on some arnica gel and see how she goes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracyann Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 How lovely, hope they settle in well and recover from their ordeal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted March 27, 2011 Author Share Posted March 27, 2011 As promised here are a few pictures of the new girls !!! In their travelling quarters and then in their new home (not the walk in run but our spare eglu) and then to round off a perfect day - an egg !!!! Chrissie and Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Smashing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Yippee, well done you, ex batts are great, Im sure you'll all be very happy together! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyChickenLover- Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Congrats on rescuing them I bet they're looking forward to a happy retirement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 It's always so good to see ex-batts getting a lovely retirement . Well done you and the rescuers, and great photos. You can just tell they're going to be cheeky chooks in no time! I'm sure your quiet one will soon come out of herself, especially when she discovers unlimited food and drink and the joys of a dustbath. Any names yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Well done on your new girls! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadAboutChooks Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Well done! They look lovely I rescued 3, 3 weeks ago, and it is amazing just how quick they pick up, adapt and start doing chickeny things!.Trouble is I am a bit overprotective of them. I am sure yours will settle in quickly, hope the quiet one is ok, probably just a bit shell shocked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted March 27, 2011 Author Share Posted March 27, 2011 We have just been out expecting to put them to bed and they were all in the eglu going to sleep How clever was that the egg was laid in the eglu not in the nest but without bars it does look a bit like one big nest The quiet one was much livelier later in the afternoon, hopefully she just needed a little longer to get over the shock of moving to a new home. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teacake Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 aah how exciting. they are so lucky to have a new home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skye Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 They are beautiful! Lovely time of year to give ex-batts a home, too Well done. skye x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chestnutmare Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 They must be absolutely delighted with their new home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammiboo Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 How lovely!!! Really pleased for you!! They look well for ex batts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzannejoy Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 How exciting they look lovely and I bet there so grateful to see the sun and earth . Im getting 5 exbats in 12 days ( yes I am counting the days lol) soooo looking forward to it . hubby and I have spent all weekend preparing the garden ready for the coop to arrive so today I ache ! Keep us updated on your lovely chooks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 They look great! Sounds like they have settled into their new home quickly Was great to meet you too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted March 29, 2011 Author Share Posted March 29, 2011 They look great! Sounds like they have settled into their new home quickly Was great to meet you too! It was great to meet you too. They are settling in well, they take themselves to bed in the eglu and today I had two eggs in the nest and one at the back of the eglu The quiet one is much brighter now. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoxy Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Fab pics One of my dear little ex batts still has less feathers than your most 'oven ready' one bless her but my other girls are stunning now They are the most gentle creatures and I wish I had got them sooner Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
