Lewis Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 You might remember I had some poorly Ex Batt girls from BHWT Northants in December last year - they were the last batch of hens to come out of the old-system of battery cages. I took a few photos today and forgot how bad they were when I got them. Its nice to see the progress but sad to think how bad they were. First there is Tracy Beaker who has a twisted beak. She took a couple weeks to settle in and eat properly but she gets on fine now and has feathered up really well. ...and Justine, the friendliest cheekiest of all my lot and the only one who will escape their Free Range area to come and see what we are doing in the other part of the garden! She was really bald and has feathered up quite well but sill hasn't moulted her wing feathers so they're still bald quills. With some of my other girls... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
counturchickens Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 They look fantastic, we're getting some more ex batts in October, it is so great to see their transformations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gertie Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 They look wonderful. It's so rewarding to see them recover. I found my ex betts were the most friendly & handleable chooks. Poor old Tracey, glad she's not twisted any more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaspersmum Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 Beautiful ladies!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zakjon-98 Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 They look great! It's amazing how they recover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 Very impressive, Lewis. What healthy looking birds you have. I forgot to take 'before' photos of mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pianogirl79 Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 ah they're fab... we've just got our 3 ex-batts so they're looking very much like your 'before' pics at the mo... can't wait for them to turn back into chickens : ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gongladosh Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 They look great! I got 3 ex-batts a couple of weeks ago and they're recovering nicely (I took two poorlies...) You've got the same poo bin as me by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 Awww, they are doing really well. Well done on giving them such a lovely life and grass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 They look great, lucky girls to have found such a lovely home. Agnes my remaining ex batt looks better than my hybrids Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 What gorgeous girls they are now! Thanks for posting an update. The "before and after" photos show so clearly what a difference tlc and time can make to their lives. Wonderful to see them so healthy and happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammiboo Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Really great pics, showed my OH and he was really shocked at Tracy! Makes me want to get more. Well done Lewis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
