Oh raeburg I am sorry to hear about peckle but you have given your ex bats a great life since you have had them.
I am picking up 3 ex bats next saturday from bhwt but hearing of their short life spans has me worried
Oh, please don't be but off getting ex-batts for this reason. Any time spent enjoying their retirement out of those cages is wonderful, even if sometimes it is short. I was devastated to lose Allice after 9 months, but they were the best 9 months in her short life, and I was so lucky to share them.
The joy you will get from seeing them discover and understand comparative freedom will knock you for six. All the funny little chickeny things they do, and love to do, and if not for rehoming, would never have had chance to do.
Right now, the remaining 7 are blissfully sunbathing, having spent the early hours sorting out the compost bins for me. I got 3 eggs and a joyous welcome this morning. It's win win all round.