memphisto Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 As many of you know, my 'friend' got herself a chicken last week and quickly lost interest in it, because it was boring, looked miserable, probably wasn't going to lay until spring etc etc. So I went back to the place she bought her from and asked what breed she was and asked if he had a friend I could take as I didn't want to introduce her on her own. She's a brown Sussex bantam, very cute, she does look like a grumpy madam though. He gave me an elder Light Sussex Bantam to go with her, the brown girl is 18 weeks and the white girl is 22 weeks old, they were put in the same box for the journey home and were cuddled up together. They've gone to bed now as it was dark when we got home. Will take some pictures tomorrow of them...... Then the Ex Batts come on Sunday Aforementioned friend is relieved hen has gone, chicken keeping wasn't her 'thing', not that she looked after the poor girl for the week she had her, her OH looked after her. Very angry but also happy I got her too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeky Chooky Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 Awww so glad you've got her now...and a friend for her Look forward to seeing the pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammiboo Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 Brilliant news Iona!!! I saw the thread for volunteers for the ex batts rehoming and I cannot tell you how tempted i am. I need to save up for a bigger house with more land so i can save all these poor chooks. One can but dream!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
House MD 221B Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 Oh that's fantastic! I'm so glad! congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barkisland Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 Am I understanding correctly that your 'friend' was sold a solitary hen?? What breeder would do such a thing? Good to hear that you have rescued the poor little thing, well done you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memphisto Posted November 25, 2011 Author Share Posted November 25, 2011 She was sold a solitary hen, the chap she got the hen from, I know through going to see his chooks and I know he would have strongly advised her to take two. I went back to him today and he said she was horrible to deal with, so he let her have the one but made her promise to come back on the Monday, which of course she didn't but said she would. I wouldn't even be surprised if she lied and said she had other chooks.....just to take the one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeky Chooky Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 I wouldn't even be surprised if she lied and said she had other chooks.....just to take the one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memphisto Posted November 26, 2011 Author Share Posted November 26, 2011 Names: Brown Sussex- Tabitha Light Sussex- Isla They are still snuggled up in bed, so not able to take any pictures yet! Get up, get up Chickens! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsquid Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 That is brilliant news, and a happy ending to an idiotic action by your friend. Why do people think they can just get a chicken and it will be cute and play? Grr! Hope your new girls are very happy in their new home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majuka Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Well done on your actions. Enjoy spoiling your new girls! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memphisto Posted November 26, 2011 Author Share Posted November 26, 2011 Well here are some photos, they've been very shy today, they've hardly ventured outside the coop and run. Tabitha doesn't mind being handled but Isla hates it, so I will have to get her used to it! 'Friend' enquired as to Tab's wellbeing today, bet that's more she did in the week she had it. I'm also fostering 2 silkies for one of my cousin's friends, she's leaving her relationship and is going to stay with her Mum who lives in an OAP complex, so the silkies can't go with her , but she is trying to get herself a house and garden so they'll all be reunited with each other soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memphisto Posted November 26, 2011 Author Share Posted November 26, 2011 Thanks to Egluntyne for linking the previous thread to this one, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Beautiful girls, congratulations and well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 I like a happy ending Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeky Chooky Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Lovely girls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Kitty Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Lovely happy ending....and lovely girls!!!! I'm a huge fan of Sussex bantams! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammiboo Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 great pic!! lovely girls looking forward to your pics of the ex batts too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Lovely happy ending....and lovely girls!!!! I'm a huge fan of Sussex bantams! Ditto! I got two Speckled Sussex Bantams recently. Lovely girls Memphisto and I'm so glad you rescued the poor little solitary girl and gave her some new friends. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
