Chortle Chook Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 The funniest thing for me was when they first got rained on! they stood there looking skyward as if to say....what is that all about!! And the first time they had a proper dust bath.... Lovely description - and I love the names you have given these special girls too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millie-Annie Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Well done, I have one ex-batt left, my lovely Ivy. I have had 10 all together. Ivy has been with me for 2.5 years and still lays every day. My favourite memory was the first three we rescued, I put them in the nest box and shut them in as I was told. I opened the lid on the nest box and Blossom was in there. The sun poured in, she stretched out this skinny, featherless wing into the suns warmth and the look on her little face was priceless. Mine were terrified of the wind to start with I have my posh girls now, but don't think I will ever be without a few ex-batts They are just so friendly (well I did have two that were evil to be honest) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbug Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 I came home this evening went to look at my 3 girls and 4 eggs....????? Went out 15.30 no eggs - back at 20.00. So surprised not sure how they managed that I thought earlier no eggs today wondering how they will be tomorrow? I found some small holders ex batt feed I am going to mix it in a couple of weeks with some L.pellets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 They are obviously very happy . I've only ever heard of hens laying more than one softie a day. Perhaps she was really stressed and kept in in, then when she relaxed 2 just popped out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millie-Annie Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Don't forget they are used to laying all times of the day and night as they have artificial lighting. Once she gets used to day and night she will regulate herself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 My favourite memory was the first three we rescued, I put them in the nest box and shut them in as I was told. I opened the lid on the nest box and Blossom was in there. The sun poured in, she stretched out this skinny, featherless wing into the suns warmth and the look on her little face was priceless. That brought tears to my eyes but so lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbug Posted May 5, 2014 Author Share Posted May 5, 2014 Cannot believe the difference a just over a week makes in the life of an ex bat my 3 marmalade, marmite and lemon curd - they have learnt virtually straight away to lay eggs in the nest box how did they know? Have had 3 eggs every day 4 on one day..... The feathers are even starting to grow look like little sticks growing lol First few days standing silent pecking through bars frightened of every noise.......now clucking away, scratching the grass to death eating and drinking....... My dogs have even met them.... Look like different chooks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millie-Annie Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 I know its amazing and so heart warming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavclojak Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Ah that's do nice to hear. I am so glad they have settled in, I bet they can't believe their luck. It makes you think doesn't it, they would have been slaughtered the day you rehomed them and yet they have so much more to give...eggs or not xx Well done you x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbug Posted May 5, 2014 Author Share Posted May 5, 2014 Ah that's do nice to hear. I am so glad they have settled in, I bet they can't believe their luck. It makes you think doesn't it, they would have been slaughtered the day you rehomed them and yet they have so much more to give...eggs or not xxWell done you x It is so terrible to think that they would not be here now they don't deserve to die after being shut away. They are great to have around and clever too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Reading this has made my heart melt. I'm so pleased for you that they are doing so well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 How lovely to hear that their feathers are growing back and that they are doing chickeny things . . . to the grass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizzyegg Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Haha I remember watching them high step the first time I got ex-batts too! So lovely to see them freerange I named my last lot after their leg rings too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbug Posted May 9, 2014 Author Share Posted May 9, 2014 They are fab to watch. They did't like the strong wind we had this morning.....kept on jumping in the air and wings fluttering. Suppose it's another first for them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
