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[dispic1]

Tomorrow im picking up 2 ex battery hens, they will live like queens and want for nothing. They will have a lovely lufe with us and i have to im quite excited about their arrival.

[jaspersmum]

Hurrah!!

 

Well done you for doing such a kind thing - enjoy every minute, they're so worth it.

[sandyhas3chucks]

how exciting

[jackian]

You won't regret it , it will change your life ..well done for giving them a good life.

[mollyripkim]

Congratulations on your battery hens, lucky for them, I'm sure you will really enjoy them and end up addicted.

[dispic1]

I know, its going to great. I've only had normal chooks before so its going to be a new experience. I'm sure it will be a huge difference for them aswell, all that space to scratch around in will take sime getting used to I suspect. I will keep you posted.

[Lavenders_Blue]

You'll love having ex batts. I've never had 'posh' chooks before, only ex batts, and I love watching them develop from thin, pale, scared and featherless chooks to plump, well feathered, cheeky chooks. They will give you so much more than just their scrumptious eggs. Make sure you post some photos on this thread when you get them and keep us updated with their progress.

[Donna C]

Well done, I've had both but prefer batts. Have put name down for more. Lots of pics please.

[Laura007]

Only a few hours til i set off to pick up mabel and Edna ( yep named already) hope they are lookingforward to being free. My other two are not going to know what's hit them. All set up and ready to go.

[dancing cloud]

Are they there yet? Are they there yet?

 

I've only ever had ex-batts and think they're great . Their zest for life is amazing and they just can't wait to go from being frightened little featherbares to proper cheeky chooks.

 

Big *waves* from my batties to yours!

 

Love the names too

[Laura007]

They are here! Went for2 came back with 3. So mabel , edna and norah are settling in to their new home.

We even got an egg by the time we got home.

Feather wise they are not to bad, one is a bit bare but still ok. One has a wonky beak and the other hasn't stopped eating shes a right gannet.

 

Anyway decided to leave them to it for a while.

 

Regards,

 

Laura

[Laura007]

Just to confirm i haven't hijacked this thread i am dispic1, but i managed to locate my details from before.

So hi to everyone, again.

[Luvachicken]

Such a sweet thing to do, well done.

Fancy coming home with three instead of two

Looking forward to seeing the photos.

[cd8jbr]

It's great having ex-batts. I've only had mine since October but I wouldn't be without them - they are thoroughly spoiled and wonderful to have around. it's really nice to give them the chance to turn into 'real hens'. When you get them they will be totally clueless, won't recognise treats (mine didn't), don't know they should go to bed at night, don't know to use the nest box for laying - what I've enjoyed most is the poor little things have developed into confident hens who know what they want and they know how to get it. Mne are just hens now, living the life of Riley, scratching for worms, chasing the crows from the garden, going to bed when they want to and when I go to close the run they cluck goodnight gently from the eglu. Enjoy them and feel proud as you watch them develop. They deserve a chance at life and if they're anything like mine they will grab it and live their dream. Best of luck with them.

[Donna C]

U're hens sound great. My question is noise level. My old ones wern't noisey but have to re home my orp due to squawking most of the day?

[YourChickens]

Can you help with some research into the health of ex-battery hens?

A vet in Northern Ireland, Mike Morfett, is collating information from henkeepers with ex-bats. Mike's first survey is on the cause of death. This is the info that Mike needs:

* Cause of death (if known)

* Degree of certainty of cause of death (post mortem, vet exam, obvious condition etc)

* Length of time since rescue

* Breed

* Approximate location

 

You can join the survey at: http://www.facebook.com/Exbatteryhenresearch