freddie Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 New to me!! Ex batt barn hens, courtesy of BHWT, they are lovely Chaos reigns, but it is their 1st day of freedom. They have Feathers!! (the last lot had hardly any. Ducks to follow, soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisaroo2 Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Hey Freddie, Congrats on the ex batts, can I ask what made you decide to go for them? We're thinking of rehoming some but I'm unsure, think I'll be upset at the condition that they may be in, and I thought I was tough until I've seen pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 I guess you got 5 then I bet they enjoyed their first day of freedom. Well done on giving them a new home. Er........any pictures ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
counturchickens Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Well done Freddie. Lisaroo, we have had 4 lots of ex batts now and you will be fine. Generally they're not too bad, if a little pale and have floppy combs, although our latest batch we're a bit worse, but it doesn't take them long to settle in and start looking better. Last time little birdie was almost completely bald but within a few weeks she got all her feathers and lays the most beautiful eggs. They are really rewarding, so I would say go for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted April 14, 2013 Author Share Posted April 14, 2013 These ones are in really good condition, as they were an unexpected lot from a barn hen situation. They are fairly feathery, (unlike the last lot!), a bit skinny, and scared of everything, but I'll feed them up, and they'll be fine. I've nevre seen such pale legs, and pale combs!! Ex batts vary tremendously. I know here in Devon next week there are another 1500 needing homes, they are only 18 months old, and are so lovely; I've always had ex batts, they lay like machines, even when they are pathetic, and are such happy little birds! Take the chance, you wont regret it, and any life you give them is better than the mincer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LottyJ1 Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Take the chance, you wont regret it, and any life you give them is better than the mincer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
