Elsie, Dot, Audrey, Gertie, Amber and Betsy are home

babe · « **on:** February 23, 2008, 16:27 »

here they are

and one even laid an egg on the way home

Trillium · « **Reply #1 on:** February 23, 2008, 16:50 »

Are they still young hens or are they just coming out of a moult?
At the moment they look more like prom queens who fell into the swimming pool

Fat Hen · « **Reply #2 on:** February 23, 2008, 16:51 »

Aw brilliant :!: And well done for showing restraint, you brought back the number you went for. A few months and they'll look completely different. I'ts got me wanting more.

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #3 on:** February 23, 2008, 17:33 »

They will be about 72 weeks old Trillium, that is just the condition they get in to in cages :evil: They are too cramped and they peck each other :cry:

Well done Babe, lots of TLC and extra protein to regrow those feathers

poultrygeist · « **Reply #4 on:** February 23, 2008, 17:34 »

They look like they can't believe their luck !

Won't be long before they've got their feathers back.

Well done. And a thank you on the way home too !

Rob

Zak the Rabbit · « **Reply #5 on:** February 23, 2008, 17:34 »

Quote from: "Trillium"

Are they still young hens or are they just coming out of a moult?
At the moment they look more like prom queens who fell into the swimming pool

i was wondering that, but thought maybe rescues?

Edited - for posting at the same time as everyone else!

they look lovelly, if a bit dishevelled

its a real shame how they are treated in those places. At least these few have a chance to enjoy life a bit now

John · « **Reply #6 on:** February 23, 2008, 17:58 »

It's surprising how quickly they gain condition and become chickens rather than egg machines.

Well done

Wildeone · « **Reply #7 on:** February 23, 2008, 18:07 »

Hi babe they look happy in their new home! Have a good night tonight and thanks again for giving me a lift, organising everything and for the Sherbert sweeties

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Viv · « **Reply #8 on:** February 23, 2008, 18:11 »

Well done, they will soon get the hang of being just chickens rather than just egg producers

chicken soup · « **Reply #9 on:** February 23, 2008, 18:13 »

Well done Babe I am sure the egg was just a small thank you for saying thank goodness for getting me out of that place.

Please post more photos as their feathers grow back it will be nice to follow their progress. I have thought about rescuing some battery hens and am sure that in the future I will as they all deserve a new loving home.

babe · « **Reply #10 on:** February 23, 2008, 18:16 »

and WELL DONE WILDONE, who also got her first girls today, 4 lovely ex batts.

tho she didnt get pooped on like me..... isnt it good luck to be pooped on by a birdy?

Jellyhead · « **Reply #11 on:** February 23, 2008, 18:29 »

Yes

Well done Babe they look lovely.

Foxy · « **Reply #12 on:** February 23, 2008, 18:30 »

aww fabulous piccys! well done for rescuing them!
Do you know which is which yet?

Wildeone · « **Reply #13 on:** February 23, 2008, 18:44 »

I'm sure that poop was a lucky one - it certainly smelt lucky!

Lost in France · « **Reply #14 on:** February 23, 2008, 18:48 »

Well done Babe, those girls can now look forward to a real life...even a little comfort! Such a happy ending for them.

Would love to see photos in a few months.

Judi

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Elsie, Dot, Audrey, Gertie, Amber and Betsy are home

Trillium

poultrygeist

Foxy