paulad Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Hi all, Havent been on here for a few weeks but lots has happened. We managed to get a massive WIR from freecycle - we have cleaned it all up, painted it and its now in place. Back breaking but it was totally Free so Im not complaining. So our 2 chucks had lots more room. On Saturday we picked up 4 ex bats (to fill the space in the WIR !!) One of them was really quite poorly when we got her home so Sunday teatime we rang the BHWT and they said we should take her back and they would see what happened. They rang last night and said she was doing ok but the stress was probably too much for her - we agreed that she would stay with them as we now have a very rowdy bunch ! and they are going to rehome her with someone that has 2 blind hens and so will be much calmer for her. Anyway we now have 3 new ex-bats - Dora, Dotty and Daisy....They seem to be settling well but Im really not looking forward to the intros with old original 2 - i can see WW3 ahead !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Just give them time to face up through the wire first and don't rush things and you'll get there. Well done rescuing them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavclojak Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Well done you on the ex batts, nice to hear your back after the drama that was your first few weeks of chicken keeping too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Well done on the free WIR and congratulations on your new girls . Good luck with the intros . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulad Posted October 2, 2013 Author Share Posted October 2, 2013 thanks all - we did a mini get together of all 5 girls last night - wasnt nice but we figured if we do this every day it will get better. the 2 originals are in a coop within the WIR so they can see the newbies all day long. And the newbies have all the space. Hoping to let them spend more time together at the weekend but we are just gonna take it slow. These ex bats are fearless though !!! Think its our originals we need to worry about !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavclojak Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 ha-ha I think they have to be fearless to get through the trauma that is commercial egg production.....my ladies are the same, nothing fazes them apart from the odd squirrel:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulad Posted October 2, 2013 Author Share Posted October 2, 2013 yes i agree - i read somewhere that they are like a gang of hoodies cruising the neighbourhood im a bit of a wimp though and hate to see anyone hurt - might go shopping on Sat and leave it to hubby ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 I can't wait to see some pics of your new run and your rescued girls. I hope the intros go well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulad Posted October 2, 2013 Author Share Posted October 2, 2013 ooh goodness - havent worked out how to do pics on here yet !! will try ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
