kentuckyfried Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 We got our girls 3 months ago and are besotted- we started with a and 3 ex batts (although they were rehomed by someone before we rerehomed them if that makes sense?) Then I decided I needed a few more so bought a for off ebay as it was far cheaper than an eglu. I have registered to rehome 5 more ex batts in the next BHWT rehoming locally (I don't know when it is yet- I am so excited that I check for the date every day)... I have ordered the conversion kit for the and woodchipped the bottom of the run today. I am just excited, and can't wait for them to arrive to 'complete' (I am not allowed any more) our chickeny family. I just need to think of names for them now! The chickens have been so great for my 2 little ones- the eldest has suspected autism, and it was after the chickens arrived that he showed affection towards me for the first time. He loves the chickens (he learned the words and signs for chicken and egg pretty quickly) and because I look after the chickens and help him to feed them, he seems to have decided that he loves me too. I wouldn't have any other pets now- they are great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackian Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 I am so pleased for you ,I have always thought that chickens are very theraputic. My youngest daughter in her late 30 's has had a lot of problems in her life but my chickens really have made a difference to her. We have 2 allotments and 2 years ago a lady who lived near us cared for autistic children and one did not speak at all.She brought him to our alottments and he started repeating names of veg. The best of luck with your new girls. I have had our girls now for 15 months and they have changed our lives and our priorities have changed so much...Love them to bits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kentuckyfried Posted August 28, 2012 Author Share Posted August 28, 2012 I am so pleased for you ,I have always thought that chickens are very theraputic. My youngest daughter in her late 30 's has had a lot of problems in her life but my chickens really have made a difference to her.We have 2 allotments and 2 years ago a lady who lived near us cared for autistic children and one did not speak at all.She brought him to our alottments and he started repeating names of veg. The best of luck with your new girls. I have had our girls now for 15 months and they have changed our lives and our priorities have changed so much...Love them to bits. I didn't realise how good they are, but in our situation they are pretty much the perfect pets- the children can handle them and they don't seem to mind, feeding them is quite fun, they are easy to clean and look after (easier than the guinea pigs ever were!) and the eggs are a bonus There is something very beautiful about seeing the chickens wandering round the garden too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LottyJ1 Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 That is a lovely post - i never realised how interactive chickens would be and ex-batts just add a little something special as they are so deserving. They are an excellent addition to the garden and i'm not suprised they are good for children with autism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsatroy Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 These posts are so nice to read. Isn't it just amazing how something as simple caring for some of our little feathery friends can have a dramatic impact on lives. Nice happpy stories Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
