AnnieP Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 (edited) Well, we're all set to head down to sunny Devon to pick up our 6 new rescue girls. Very excited, and also ridiculously nervous. Camera at the ready. Stand by for piccies when we return, should be back for around 7.00 pm all being well. Edited June 16, 2007 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 I hope everything goes well, and all the girls go off to happy new homes The sight and smell of rescue girls comes straight back to me each time I read about rescue chooks Rehoming them is so rewarding karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 Hope it all goes well Annie................... Good luck.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 Can't wait AnnieP. Have you chosen names or are you waiting to see them first? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 I think the names have been secretly chosen Egluntine Good luck Annie and Jonnie!!! See you soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 Oh the rescue girls will love their new mum & dad! Cant wait to see the pictures Annie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P&P Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 We're getting excited here too as we are getting our 4 rescued hens on Tuesday - in fact Hubby is out in the pouring rain now building their run! Looking forward to seeing the photos of yours Annie, and hearing all about them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted June 9, 2007 Author Share Posted June 9, 2007 Well, allow us to introduce to you: Jane, Lizzie, Lydia, Mary, Kitty and Mrs Bennet. (except one is out of camera shot) Haven't quite worked out who is who yet, as have literally just got them home and bunged them into the Cube. Saw Buffie and Mikey briefly at the rescue, but she was up to her armpits... Oh, and they are well featherered because the farmer had enforced a moult on the poor things a while ago in order for them to lay bigger eggs. More pictures and update tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 They will be so happy with you and a very new home karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P&P Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 They look lovely!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 Lovely hens Annie and great names i am sure they will be very happy in their new Des. Res......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenlass Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 ah bless them.. they will soon settle in and appreciate their lovely new home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 Oh, and they are well featherered because the farmer had enforced a moult on the poor things a while ago in order for them to lay bigger eggs. Evil or Very Mad Evil or Very Mad How does one do that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 Oh Annie im so pleased for you and Jonnie! The chooks look a little surprised at their posh new apartment but im sure they will get use to it in no time. A true rags to riches tale! You will get to recognise each one really soon, along with their own unique personality too Well done Annie, you will love your rescue babies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 Congratulations Annie and Jonnie!!!! Love the names Will be over soon to meet them in person (in chicken)? Well done you for rescuing them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 Lovely pics, hope they sleep well tonight, & have sweet dreams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 Annie, they are lovely girls and will soon look completely fab with some TLC, bless them. I love the names too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 Lovely girls - well done Annie and Jonnie. Love the names! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 Lovely girls and a super choice of names. I knew you'd pick something fab AnnieP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 Lovely girls Annie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 just realised the link to the names!! Pride and Prejudice! ok OH did a google search of Mrs Bennett and the list of characters came up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted June 10, 2007 Author Share Posted June 10, 2007 (edited) About the forced moult: When faced with a flock of spent hens, the farmer can induce production again by way of a forced moult--accomplished with starvation and water deprivation for periods of up to two weeks. It also makes laying birds produce bigger eggs. Edited June 10, 2007 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 10, 2007 Share Posted June 10, 2007 Christian what are you like! You must have wondered why we were all oooohing and aaaaahing over what would be a very random assortment of names without the Mr D'Arcy link!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 10, 2007 Share Posted June 10, 2007 Lovely girls Annie I bet they'll settle in to their posh cube really quickly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted June 10, 2007 Share Posted June 10, 2007 Congrats on getting your rescue girls - I've never heard of a forced moult, sounds disgusting - as if things aren't bad enough for the poor things . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
