redcharlie43 Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 Fatty my last ex batt died peacefully yesterday. I was thinking back to when I first got them and how nervous I was that I would harm them. They and the Omlet forum members have taught me so much and have made me laugh every day. They have been patient on the days I mucked up, (Like when I cleaned them out and forgot to reopen the cube and couldn't work out why they where standing by the back door in the light when it was completely dark outside ) and though they laid many eggs, often they forgot to put shells around them! I have become a mad chicken women, much to the amusement of my lovely OH but my family and friends appreciate it when I turn up for dinner with a box of eggs. Having chickens has changed my life for the better. I get outside every day, come rain or shine and can't ever see myself without some back garden destroyers. But no matter how many chickens i will ever own I will be always grateful to Baldy, Fatty and Bully for coming to live with me and for setting me off on a fantastic chicken journey. Thank you so much girls, RIP and enjoy the meadow in the sky.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shemybelle Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 That's such a lovely post, despite the sad passing of your last ex-batt lady. Best wishes. Lx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
counturchickens Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 I second that. We still have one from 2010, she has out lived many others and I will be really sad when she goes. What a brilliant retirement though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 Well said I have only Rita left from the 7 got in May 2010. Sage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 Agreed - what a lovely post! Despite your hens' sad departure your post still made me smile coz their names 'Baldy, Fatty and Bully' were just great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloss-Hen Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 lovely post xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercedes55 Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 I second that. We still have one from 2010, she has out lived many others and I will be really sad when she goes. What a brilliant retirement though. Ditto. We have 1 left from 4 that we rescued 2yrs ago today. Lola is still in good health and we don't think she's laid one egg since we got her, but we love her all the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathybc Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 I so agree. My ex-batts humble me. Although they had a bad start in life, they have learned to trust, and cheerfully enjoy each day with no dwelling on the past or holding a grudge. They get so much pleasure from simple things. I only have one girl left and my world will be less bright when she goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superkitty Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 What a lovely post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaspersmum Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 This one made me well up!! Ex batts are fab and well done you for giving them a second chance at life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannabe smallholder Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 Beautifully written xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roselady Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 Your post has made me laugh and fill up at the same time, love their names Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppers77 Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 I can only agree with all the comments which warm the heart on this damp night. We sadly lost one of our 1st girls ( we weren't brave enough for ex batts as total novices). Now 3 yrs on we are waiting for the next rehoming date for Hampshire. The eglu arrived today so they can recuperate in comfort before joining gwinnie & Flo in the 'big' house! Thanks so much for a lovely post. X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs_B Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 I agree with everyone - what a wonderful and heart warming post. Every word really show how much you love your chickens. Goodbye, Fatty and your other ex-batts friends x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Thank you for posting, redcharlie43. You echo many of our thoughts, but few have said so, so eloquently Ex batts were our first hens too, such happy and straightforward little birds. Life seemed so simple then. Alli x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LottyJ1 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 What a lovely post - made me blub a bit I also love my ex batts and will get some more when I have the set up again to do it properly. OH has no idea! I want a to introduce them slowly to existing girls - gotta save up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
