Patricia W Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Sad because we had to have Rosie our first ex-bat put to sleep today but happy that she had 18 months of freedom and died fully feathered. Even happier that we picked up 3 more ex-bat ladies yesterday and I've spent much of the day watching their wonderment at the space, wind, sun and learning to do the chicken scratch dance. Brilliant! They are very oven ready but hopefully with a little tlc, they'll be proper feathered chickens. Poor little things screeched their heads off when I closed the eglu door tonight- I think they thought a monster was after them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
House MD 221B Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 awww bless. I'm so sorry for your loss, but at least she had a wonderful end of life in freedom and comfort. And your other ex-bats sound adorable, I'm sure they'll love their new found freedom also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeky Chooky Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Awww Sorry about Rosie. What a lovely life your new girls will lead with you, as Rosie did Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 What a lovely 18 months of freedom and being a proper chicken she would have had with you. x Bet your new girls feel really lucky..... we have a extra soft spot for our ex batts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memphisto Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Awww I'm so sorry to hear about Rosie. I'm sure she relished every day of freedom you gave her, you gave her the chance to enjoy her life in luxury and love. Sleep tight Rosie, free ranging forever x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memphisto Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 And welcome to your new girls too. There has been a lot of ex-batts rehomed this weekend, which is so good. I hope they bring you muh happiness as your mourn Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Aaaah! I've got a Rosie (Rosemary) in my first ex-batt clan. Sorry for your loss but how wonderful you've got some more. I got my 2nd batch of ex-batts about a month ago and they are feathering up nicely and free ranging with the other girls like "proper" chickens already. Edited for spelling error Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
