Guest Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 Introducing; Maud, Mariana, Fatima and Shalott! We collected them this morning from the BHWT in Haslingden, they had extra so we got the 4 we wanted in the end. Don't ask me which is which as we haven't allocated names yet. They are still a bit shell shocked but are exploring, eating, drinking and erm pooing! They seem mesmorised by the sky, bless them.... DH is just finishing their outside run so will post more pics once they go outside. They're a bit threasdbare but otherwise seem quite perky! Thanks for all the advice you gave me to get me to this stage. DH put a persepx roof and kick board on the open part of the run and covered the back with wood so the food wouldn't get wet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 Fantastic. Lovely pics. They look in fairly good shape. How about a poem to celebrate their arrival! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 will do, once I calm down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 well, they've all disappeared into the coop and there's not a murmur- the excitement must have been too much and they're having a lie down!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 Oh bless They look so cute, karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovemychooks Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 Aww, they're lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 So they had an extra one for you in the end then? How brilliant - they look great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 I was thrilled because she said she had a waiting list for any extra hens! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 Congratulations on the arrival of your girls I love the name shallot The green feeders look very good. Can I ask where they came from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 Congratulations on the arrival of your girls I love the name shallot The green feeders look very good. Can I ask where they came from? cheers there you go http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Hanging-Trough-Feeder-Drinker-Chicken-Poultry-Hen_W0QQitemZ130162311787QQihZ003QQcategoryZ46292QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beauty-Box Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 Love the pictures. Your girls look so sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 Congratulations on the arrival of your girls I love the name shallot The green feeders look very good. Can I ask where they came from? cheers there you go http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Hanging-Trough-Feeder-Drinker-Chicken-Poultry-Hen_W0QQitemZ130162311787QQihZ003QQcategoryZ46292QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Thankyou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 It's always lovely to see rescue girls arriving in a new home, ready to enjoy life for the first time! Enjoy those chooks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 I've been dying to add my girls to my profile signature, hope this works! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairy&cake Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 awwww lovely!!!!!! Congrats! and well done you for getting ex bats! Bless them! They look lovely! I bet they are sooo excited to be out of those stupid cages. Keep us updated with stories and pics! xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 are you HFW? Or, is that just HFW holding your baby? What's the story there then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 Congratulations Poet - your girls are gorgeous! So glad you got the 4 you wanted in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 hi snowy They are spellbound by everything at the moment, it's hilarious to watch. Even their own poops seem to fascinate them, they stand round in congress making quizzical chicken noises while examining it. And the sky, well, you'd think they'd never seen the sky before! Oh, that's right, they haven't! Barbaric practice, battery farming. I hope my girls enjoy their new life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 Lovely pics and lovely new hens. Big to you for rehoming some ex-batts. They will love their new life, lucky them!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing Gal Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 What wonderful looking girls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 oh my goodness, I've just had to "wrangle" them into bed- they were having none of it- they seemed to become more alert the darker it got! I tried shooing them gently in, didn't work! Got the lid of the small square recycling box in the garden and, as I say, gave them no choice! Little blighters, I love 'em! I can already see who I think is going to be the boss, the last one standing tonight- she even bit me, there's gratitude! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 Welcome to being a chicken mum Poet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjules Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 Oooh, how exciting. I bet they were worth the wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol U Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 Congratulations! I bet your new girls can hardly believe their luck. It must seem so quiet and peaceful after those ghastly battery cages with millions of others. They'll adore going outside. Do keep posting the pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 i'm sooooooooooooooo tired alarm set for 7.30am to get them up and about! DH is just checking on them now to make sure they're all tucked up and safe and sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
