Space Chick Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 My 3 new ex batt rescue hens took the Total chicken counter to 1000 hens My new girls seem oblivious to the Omlet achievement but here they are so you can meet them Zoe Liz Sara Welcome to the flock my new babies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppy ben grace Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Congratulations to your girls! What a way to begin their freedom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffy chick Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 bless them. for rescuing them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benaberry Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 awww - gorgeous girls will we get progress pics as they feather up and find out about life as 'real' chickens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Lovely girlies (and lucky girlies ). Congratulations . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted August 28, 2011 Author Share Posted August 28, 2011 awww - gorgeous girls will we get progress pics as they feather up and find out about life as 'real' chickens Of course I had a teary moment this afternoon when Zoe lay down stretched out her wing and sunbathed inside the run Amazing considering the stressful day they have had Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennym Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Ah, sweet. They look so content, the lucky girls. And thanks for getting us to 1000, that's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
counturchickens Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Well done space chick, on both counts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Always love to see photos of ex batts enjoying their new-found freedom. 3 more lucky ladies who are looking forward to a life of being spoilt rotten Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Oh gosh, won't they love grapes and mealworms!!! Well done SC!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindafw Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 It seams fitting that 1000th birds are rescued ex batts...may they enjoy their days (however long or short) scratching the ground and living as chickens should, safe in the knowledge that they are respected for their purpose on this earth Well done xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 They look as though they can't quite believe it. All that space and fresh air. Congratulations they are in a good place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 And of course Sara is my favourite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercedes55 Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 Awww bless, you tend to forget how pale they look when they first come out of those awful places. I'm sure they will soon be glowing with health and have lots of beautiful new feathers too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CluckyBucks Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 Congrats They are lovely, despite the missing feeathers xx xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted August 29, 2011 Author Share Posted August 29, 2011 They have each laid an egg today today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindafw Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 Gosh they are obviously happy in their new home. lots more pics please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 They've settled in quick then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softyandrosiearmy Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 Congratulations! New to hen keeping so seems impossible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted September 4, 2011 Author Share Posted September 4, 2011 Here are the ex batts enjoying their first free range, this was on Friday, 5 days after becoming cage free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chestnutmare Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Bless them. How lucky are they to be with you?! How did they react during their first free ranging? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted September 4, 2011 Author Share Posted September 4, 2011 They were very nervy to start on Friday... However, after yesterday and today its like they have been free ranging all their lives they shot out of the run when I opened it this morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chestnutmare Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 They were very nervy to start on Friday... However, after yesterday and today its like they have been free ranging all their lives they shot out of the run when I opened it this morning Aaahhh... it must be so rewarding having them. I ran out this morning too for the bit of sunshine we had! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 They aren't lookiing at all bewildered now. The power of Space Chick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
