dancing cloud Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 (edited) Having lost four of my gorgeous ex-batt girlies in the last couple of months, I'm on the list to adopt three(ish) more next Sunday from the Essex BHWT, and was wondering if anyone else is adopting from the same or another rescue next weekend? Although I have four remaining ladies/little monsters, the garden just seems so empty and in need of more feathery mischief. This will be my fifth adoption and I'm still all excited about it There really is no known cure for morehens once you've caught it . So many unknowns - exactly how many I'll be bringing home (three have become more before now), or just how sad a state they'll be in (they perk up really quickly once they discover unlimited food and water) or what they're going to be called (so many possibilities). I had a word with the "big" girls about getting them some new friends - Sky reckons she's staying top-chook, Lola's going to teach the newbies to sing , Mistletoe's looking forward to no longer being bottom of the pecking order and Berry would like another quiet gentle little girl that she can pal around with, as the other three are just thugs and she usually pootles around on her own. Can hardly wait for next Sunday. Anyone else adopting very soon? Edited June 1, 2011 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmastar Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 My aunt has mailed someone to rescue some ex bats the other day but as we are upin manchester not to sure when they will be some ready for her , Hope al goes well . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted June 1, 2011 Author Share Posted June 1, 2011 It's official, I'm on the list to collect at least three ex-batts from Jimmy's Farm this Sunday and I'm quite ridiculously excited I've not been to Jimmy's before, so that will be fun in itself. Still not sure how many girlies might be coming my way and I'll be taking both carriers, just in case there are any little leftovers waiting to be scooped up. Need to acquire some mash from my friendly petfood shop and put the door on the run of the and we're all ready Anyone else adopting girls this weekend? From BHWT website it looks like lots of lucky little girls will be going to "proper" loving homes in the very near future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
migsy Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 I've had my ex batts for about a month now. It is amazing how quickly they rehabilitate and become proper chickens. Mine love scratching around for bugs now and wandering all over the garden. They even run to me when they think there are some treats. They are fabulous little creature. Nice and calm too. Good luck with your adoptions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 me!! I'm getting 3 from Biggin Hill on June 19. good luck with your new girls, I'll be on here with loads of new-ex-bat-mummy questions thereafter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgieB Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Me! Probably having 3 now as didn't want to leave one left on her own, especially as she has a broken wing and needs some extra tlc. Can't wait to collect them No matter how many times you do it it's still exciting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
migsy Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 How are your ex batts then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted June 12, 2011 Author Share Posted June 12, 2011 (edited) Sorry I've not updated sooner and here they are in another post, with pics http://club.omlet.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=78524 Contrary to expectation (I think they were running a book on it at work ) I did come back with only three new little ones this time . Better go and update my signature to include them! Edited June 14, 2011 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
migsy Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 That link doen't work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
migsy Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 Sorry, found it! Thanks for the update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted June 13, 2011 Author Share Posted June 13, 2011 I've updated the link so it now works - not very IT literate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 It doesn't work I'm afraid ...it takes us to a 'post a reply' page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted June 14, 2011 Author Share Posted June 14, 2011 I've tried again - looks like it might work this time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
