Author Topic: the rescue hens are making a great recovery (Read 2438 times)

john and helen · « **on:** June 10, 2013, 10:50:13 am »

just a short update on the ex batt hens ..and the new ducks
http://vimeo.com/68032188

Fanackapan · « **Reply #1 on:** June 10, 2013, 11:14:33 am »

The ducks seem to think there is something better in the hens run by the way they keep peeping through the wire. Its great to see ex batts/barn/fr hens recovering so well, just one or two bare and pink bahookies but looking so relaxed and happy.
Hoping to get a couple more ex batts in the summer from our friend Kathryn at Homes4Hens, just a bit more work to do to find them a spot to settle in for the 1st week away from the rest of the flock.

NormandyMary · « **Reply #2 on:** June 10, 2013, 11:35:50 am »

They do look contented little chooks. I hope they are rewarding you with some eggs already. Love your ducks too!

happygolucky · « **Reply #3 on:** June 10, 2013, 12:04:38 pm »

Love that video clip, I recon the ducks are having a discussion, so sweet and how wonderful your set up is

Lesley Silvester · « **Reply #4 on:** June 10, 2013, 09:29:55 pm »

They look so happy being able to do what hens do naturally. Love the ducks as well.

john and helen · « **Reply #5 on:** June 10, 2013, 09:49:07 pm »

isn't it lovely, giving something that had a crap start a break.... (not the ducks) maybe i am getting soft in my old age ...

nothing more rewarding than having a few chooks gather around you after a hard days work ....and then seeing how well they are getting on

then giving you the best eggs you have tasted in years

shygirl · « **Reply #6 on:** June 11, 2013, 12:39:53 pm »

nice looking ducks - what breed are they? are they for layers or meat?

john and helen · « **Reply #7 on:** June 11, 2013, 06:36:05 pm »

the ducks are a cross with Kc and (cayuga ? ) they are a breeding pair....we should get about 300 eggs a year from her ..later i would like to breed some for the table...