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Title: battered and bruised ex batt
Post by: babe on February 27, 2008, 18:54: poor evie has come out in awful bruising on one of her wings, nothing appears broken. but she looks very battered.

its bright green, right through her wing, thankfully she's eating well and drinking, tho feeling the cold a bit more than the others.

hence how she ended up as evie.... she's more or less naked.

(http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa171/happy-valley/eevie.jpg)
Title: battered and bruised ex batt
Post by: Jellyhead on February 27, 2008, 18:56: Aagh bless her. I shall send her lots of Reiki Babe. Poor little mite. I know she will get the best possible care with you :wink:
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Post by: Foxy on February 27, 2008, 18:59: Perhaps you could make a tube out of someones old football sock to keep her warm and give her some protection? poor litttle hen! Perhaps cut out holes for her wings? Or is that a daft idea!:lol: :lol:
Title: battered and bruised ex batt
Post by: Jellyhead on February 27, 2008, 19:02: Not at all, Babe where is "THAT CHICKEN JUMPER" :lol: :lol: :wink:
Title: battered and bruised ex batt
Post by: babe on February 27, 2008, 19:02: Quote from: "Foxy"
Perhaps you could make a tube out of someones old football sock to keep her warm and give her some protection? poor litttle hen! Perhaps cut out holes for her wings? Or is that a daft idea!:lol: :lol:

not at all foxy, wish that woman had put a pattern in the paper for the ex batt jumpers. could really use one. she is such a sorrowful looking thing
Title: battered and bruised ex batt
Post by: Foxy on February 27, 2008, 19:11: What about cutting an arm off an old jumper and using that??? getting creative here!! :lol: :lol: Hey a nice pink jumper?
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Post by: babe on February 27, 2008, 19:13: Quote from: "Foxy"
What about cutting an arm off an old jumper and using that??? getting creative here!! :lol: :lol: Hey a nice pink jumper?

hey ive got the one i've just knitted :roll:
Title: battered and bruised ex batt
Post by: poultrygeist on February 27, 2008, 19:33: Is there a need for a mass sleeve knit ?

Hen sleeves could be the next bog thing for Christmas.

edit...or 'big' thing...was that freudian ?
Title: battered and bruised ex batt
Post by: Aunt Sally on February 27, 2008, 20:25: She needs lots of TLC abd good food Babe. Her wing looks painful. but it will get better with time. She looks like she'll be a lovely bird. What a fantastic job you're doing Babe :!: :D
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Post by: NormandyMary on February 27, 2008, 20:30: That has got to be one of the saddest pictures Ive ever seen. How can we allow hens to be cooped up in such a way that they end up like that. Im steaming with rage!
Title: battered and bruised ex batt
Post by: babe on February 27, 2008, 20:32: Quote from: "poultrygeist"
Is there a need for a mass sleeve knit ?

yes rob, get those knitting needles out. do you have pink wool? :lol:
Title: battered and bruised ex batt
Post by: poultrygeist on February 27, 2008, 20:37: I used to be able to knit...veeerrrryyy slowly.

Julie knits but she's doing a cardi for someone at the mo.

I bet she'd do a few hen warmers if there's a need. And I bet we've got some pink in the HUGE bag of wool on top of the wardrobe !

R

How about Hen puffa jackets made from immersion heater jackets ?
...maybe not.
Title: battered and bruised ex batt
Post by: compostqueen on February 27, 2008, 20:46: yeah and to think Hugh and Jamie get panned for helping battery hens :roll:
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Post by: Midwife on February 27, 2008, 21:33: Oh Babe, poor little Evie, thank goodness she is with you now. Keep us posted.
:cry:
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Post by: Lost in France on February 27, 2008, 21:40: Poor little bird...I'd just get one of those slings we used for babies and carry her around until she's feathered! Can't wait to see the piccies in a couple of months time. Give her a few grapes, (black if you have them), from me! So hope she gets right soon, poor little Evie. So sad to see her like that, just great that she's with someone who'll care for her now.

Judi
Title: battered and bruised ex batt
Post by: poultrygeist on February 27, 2008, 21:52: Julie's found a pattern for hen jumpers if you want one doing.

R
Title: battered and bruised ex batt
Post by: Trillium on February 27, 2008, 22:46: What a sad bird, Babe. Really takes a chunk out of me to see how some people treat creatures. Hope Evie recovers soon. Looks like she could do with a sort of coat for a bit to help her along.
Title: battered and bruised ex batt
Post by: Swee'pea on February 27, 2008, 22:50: Quote from: "poultrygeist"
Julie's found a pattern for hen jumpers if you want one doing.

R

oo...is there anyway you could email me a copy please PG...I fancy knitting a few of these to help out the chooks from rescue if they want them that is :)

Poor Evie must be in a bit of pain...good job she has you babe :D
Title: battered and bruised ex batt
Post by: mumsy on February 27, 2008, 22:52: Hi Babe, I do hope she will make it, can't she go under the lamp for a while?? Thanks for the coffee the other day sorry not been about for a couple of days been really busy planting, did you get yours in??
Title: battered and bruised ex batt
Post by: poultrygeist on February 27, 2008, 22:52: Quote from: "Swee'pea"

oo...is there anyway you could email me a copy please PG...I fancy knitting a few of these to help out the chooks from rescue if they want them that is :)

She's sent off for a copy so will post up when we get it.

Rob
Title: battered and bruised ex batt
Post by: Swee'pea on February 27, 2008, 22:54: Quote from: "poultrygeist"
Quote from: "Swee'pea"

oo...is there anyway you could email me a copy please PG...I fancy knitting a few of these to help out the chooks from rescue if they want them that is :)

She's sent off for a copy so will post up when we get it.

Rob

Cool :D thanks
Title: Poor Evie!
Post by: hazelize_uk on February 27, 2008, 23:31: Hi, I've been lurking for quite a few weeks but have not posted anything yet! We are 'rescueing' 15 ex bats a week on Saturday, and have been told to get Arnica cream for the bruising. Don't know if you've tried it - but i know it helped my delicate bruised parts after giving birth! :oops:
Title: battered and bruised ex batt
Post by: jimroden on February 28, 2008, 08:23: try geting a baby grow from a charity shop

Jim
Title: battered and bruised ex batt
Post by: Lost in France on February 28, 2008, 08:32: Well if you do take up Jinrodens suggestion and get a babygro for Evie do...please post piccies!!

Judi :lol:
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Post by: Wildeone on February 28, 2008, 09:37: Oh babe! What a sorry sight she is!!! :cry: The heat lamp idea sounds good! Do you have one? Maybe just give her some time away from the rest until she's stronger :?: Does that work?

And Arnica is really good stuff! I plaster my daughters in it when they have a nasty fall and it really reduces the swelling and duration of the bruise!
Title: battered and bruised ex batt
Post by: Aunt Sally on February 28, 2008, 11:17: There is a pet product called SnuggleSafe which you heat up in the microwave and it gives out a gentle heat all night long. Could keep her warm at night.
Title: battered and bruised ex batt
Post by: Vember on February 28, 2008, 11:44: Snuggle safe's are fantastic, all my animals have used them at some point. The Baby Hedgehog found on a cold November night weighing only 290 grams has been real pleased with his :D
Title: battered and bruised ex batt
Post by: babe on February 28, 2008, 13:18: Quote from: "poultrygeist"
Julie's found a pattern for hen jumpers if you want one doing.

R

rob that would be wonderful.... thank you julie. can i help, do you need anything.

what a wonderful place this is. :)
Title: battered and bruised ex batt
Post by: babe on February 28, 2008, 13:20: Quote from: "jimroden"
try geting a baby grow from a charity shop

Jim

just been and bought some from asda, now going to see what i can make out of them.

this should be fun :roll:
Title: battered and bruised ex batt
Post by: agapanthus on February 28, 2008, 13:59: The poor little thing :( It makes my blood boil so much :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
Title: battered and bruised ex batt
Post by: poultrygeist on February 28, 2008, 14:20: Quote from: "babe"
Quote from: "poultrygeist"
Julie's found a pattern for hen jumpers if you want one doing.

R

rob that would be wonderful.... thank you julie. can i help, do you need anything.

what a wonderful place this is. :)

We can't take them in like you and others have so it's something that may help them recover. Makes us feel a bit happier.
I've started a new thread for the pattern.

Rob
Title: battered and bruised ex batt
Post by: babe on February 28, 2008, 14:41: well this is the best i could come up with in a hurry.

but its done magic for evie, she's had her first run around now.... made me cry :cry:

what the h*ll have i got on :shock:
(http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa171/happy-valley/whathaveigoton.jpg)

oooo im all warm :)
(http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa171/happy-valley/imtrendy.jpg)
and one for aunt sally :wink:
(http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa171/happy-valley/oneforauntsally.jpg)
Title: battered and bruised ex batt
Post by: conventgirl on February 28, 2008, 15:12: Poor old girl..what a sorry state she looks. Am sure she is very happy with her new outfit :) When i rescued my chucks i bought them all t shirts from the local charity shop..it certainly did the trick for them!

It always astounds me how farmers are allowed to keep chucks in those awful conditions.

You are doing a grand job

:)
Title: battered and bruised ex batt
Post by: poultrygeist on February 28, 2008, 16:45: I've seen worse down the shops !

She looks quite pleased with herself by the last photo. :)

Well done.

Rob
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Post by: wighty on February 28, 2008, 16:47: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Post by: poultrygeist on February 28, 2008, 16:49: I've just noticed her name on it !! :lol: :lol: :lol:

Brilliant :lol:

R
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Post by: NormandyMary on February 28, 2008, 17:03: They just have to be the pictures of the year. I just melted whe I saw them!
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Post by: Wildeone on February 28, 2008, 17:32: Babe what a stroke of genius - They've even got her name on!!! :D
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Post by: Aunt Sally on February 28, 2008, 18:00: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Oh... that's the best laugh I've had for ages. She looks absolutely beautiful. Make sure to keep her feather (what there are of them) powdered against critter and she'll be as happy as a chook in her jimjams.

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Title: battered and bruised ex batt
Post by: Lost in France on February 28, 2008, 18:24: Fantastic! She looks sooooocute in her new outfit...and it's pink too...really girlie! She's gorgeous.

Judi
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Post by: Vember on February 28, 2008, 18:30: Quote from: "Aunt Sally"
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I'll Second that :lol:
Title: battered and bruised ex batt
Post by: NormandyMary on February 28, 2008, 18:34: Quote from: "Vember"
Quote from: "Aunt Sally"
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I'll Second that :lol:

Ill third it.
Title: battered and bruised ex batt
Post by: babe on February 28, 2008, 19:30: Quote from: "NormandyMary"
Quote from: "Vember"
Quote from: "Aunt Sally"
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I'll Second that :lol:

Ill third it.

i snuggle evie in next to bluebell, she's like a cosy bag :)
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Post by: Swee'pea on February 28, 2008, 21:03: OMG!! Doesn't she look soooo cute!! :lol: that first pic of her looking between her legs at the top is just priceless! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

She looks well happy by last picture though :) Bless!
Title: battered and bruised ex batt
Post by: georgewoodman on February 28, 2008, 21:04: I've often been amazed at the plight of some of the ex batts pics Ive seen on the forum but Evie beats them all. She is just the saddest wee thing.

All the best for the happiest of outcomes that you both deserve.

George
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Post by: Jellyhead on February 28, 2008, 21:24: I just laughed my socks clean off :shock: FAB FAB FAB Lovliest pictures of a chook ever. Bless her heart. I so wish you both the very best Babe you both deserve it. Big hugs from over here. PURE MAGIC

(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff294/Frenchconnectionphoto47/Evie.gif)
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Post by: Midwife on February 28, 2008, 22:09: :shock: :shock: :D :D :D :D Bless her little pink dress.
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Post by: Fat Hen on February 28, 2008, 22:22: I just love that first picture of Evie with her little pink number on, she looks like she's inspecting it with a critical eye. :lol: :lol: :lol:

Bless her.
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Post by: mumsy on February 28, 2008, 23:21: [Well done Babe, thats fantastic what you have done, she looks so much happier xxxxxxxxx][/color]
Title: battered and bruised ex batt
Post by: beki on February 29, 2008, 09:33: Oh wow!!! How fab!!! :lol: Bless her... you're such a lovely chook-mum :wink: :D

xxxx
Title: battered and bruised ex batt
Post by: babe on February 29, 2008, 18:12: just changed evie's jimjams, paler pink tonight, and off she's gone to bed. cant believe she kept it on for so long, doesnt seem bothered at all now

(http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa171/happy-valley/eviejimjams.jpg)
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Post by: Vember on February 29, 2008, 18:14: Ahhhh Bless :D
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Post by: Wildeone on February 29, 2008, 18:16: is it working? Does she seem brighter? :D
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Post by: babe on February 29, 2008, 18:23: definately wildy, she even pushed her way into the food this morning.

its like she's superchook now :roll:
Title: battered and bruised ex batt
Post by: Wildeone on February 29, 2008, 18:24: Quote from: "babe"
definately wildy, she even pushed her way into the food this morning.

its like she's superchook now :roll:
Thats great!!!! She must feel really exposed without her feathers!!! Well done! :D
Title: battered and bruised ex batt
Post by: Swee'pea on February 29, 2008, 18:26: aww bless her...how's the bruising doing? is it going yet? She's a diamond chook :D
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Post by: Wildeone on February 29, 2008, 18:27: My daughter almost cried at the first picture babe! :cry: But loves the coat and thinks henny penny would look good in one! :wink:
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Post by: mumsy on February 29, 2008, 18:38: Has anyone finished the chux tux yet?
Awww, she does look so much better Babe, how did she get the name Evie? that one wasn't on the Poll, Nothing to do with Elvis is it??? lol...I know I haven't been around much, probably missed something.
Title: battered and bruised ex batt
Post by: babe on February 29, 2008, 18:47: Quote from: "Wildeone"
My daughter almost cried at the first picture babe! :cry: But loves the coat and thinks henny penny would look good in one! :wink:

i'll pick up some more when i go to asda, then do them and send them to her. will probably be beginning of next week
Title: battered and bruised ex batt
Post by: babe on February 29, 2008, 18:48: Quote from: "mumsy"
Has anyone finished the chux tux yet?
Awww, she does look so much better Babe, how did she get the name Evie? that one wasn't on the Poll, Nothing to do with Elvis is it??? lol...I know I haven't been around much, probably missed something.

6 hours to do was a lie!!!!! but im a slowwwww knitter :roll:

its evie cos she's naked like eve. :lol:
Title: battered and bruised ex batt
Post by: Swee'pea on February 29, 2008, 18:57: Quote from: "babe"
Quote from: "mumsy"
Has anyone finished the chux tux yet?
Awww, she does look so much better Babe, how did she get the name Evie? that one wasn't on the Poll, Nothing to do with Elvis is it??? lol...I know I haven't been around much, probably missed something.

6 hours to do was a lie!!!!! but im a slowwwww knitter :roll:

its evie cos she's naked like eve. :lol:

I'm not slow...just need to go get some wool...thought I had some...had OH up in attic hunting for the begger then remembered i'd given it away :(....will have heaps of chux tux's very soon ;)
Title: battered and bruised ex batt
Post by: babe on February 29, 2008, 18:58: ive loads of wool swee'pee, if you need any i'll be happy to send you some.
Title: battered and bruised ex batt
Post by: Wildeone on February 29, 2008, 20:22: Quote from: "babe"
Quote from: "Wildeone"
My daughter almost cried at the first picture babe! :cry: But loves the coat and thinks henny penny would look good in one! :wink:

i'll pick up some more when i go to asda, then do them and send them to her. will probably be beginning of next week
Imogen will love that (hope Henny Penny does) thanks Babe!!!
Title: battered and bruised ex batt
Post by: NormandyMary on February 29, 2008, 21:13: My great niece is called Evie, and she's a little cutie too. Great name!
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Post by: mumsy on March 03, 2008, 17:23: Hi Babe
How is Evie?
Title: battered and bruised ex batt
Post by: babe on March 03, 2008, 20:41: Quote from: "mumsy"
Hi Babe
How is Evie?

she's doing lovely mumsy, all of them are.
Title: battered and bruised ex batt
Post by: mumsy on March 03, 2008, 21:09: Really pleased that they all ok. :D :D :D
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Post by: Wildeone on March 03, 2008, 21:52: :D :D :D :D :D
Thats great!!! x
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Post by: Dabhand on March 04, 2008, 22:17: I can't see the images of Evie, It says they have been removed. Does anyone know why or is it just me?
Title: battered and bruised ex batt
Post by: Aunt Sally on March 04, 2008, 23:08: Babe must have moved them on photobucket. She'll have to edit the links on here to get them back Dabhand :!:
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Post by: babe on March 05, 2008, 16:04: sorry, i was sorting photo bucket into some kind of order :?

(http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa171/happy-valley/chickens/whathaveigoton.jpg)
(http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa171/happy-valley/chickens/imtrendy.jpg)
(http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa171/happy-valley/chickens/oneforauntsally.jpg)
Title: battered and bruised ex batt
Post by: Dabhand on March 05, 2008, 17:22: What a brilliant idea.... they must be so happy in their new home. Will you post some more pics when evie has blossomed please?