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Post by nia2311 on Jan 15, 2013 0:20:36 GMT
I am looking to rescue/rehome/buy a pair of slightly older hens (not POL) to provide company to my one remaining battery-breed hen (age 3). Her sister had to be PTS today, and she is now alone and I am worried she will pine. I do not care if the hens still lay or not, it is more for companionship than anything.
I live in Bolton and am willing to travel approx 30mins radius OR can collect from Kendal and the surrounding area as we have relatives up there.
We have a large garden and our hens are free range all day, and in an Eglu overnight. We do not have foxes or any other predators, just irritating local cats who are scared of them! We have kept hens for 3yrs now and are happy to take ex-battery hens, but not with evident health problems. No cockerels and no bantam breeds please, as Doris is huge! All other breeds/mongrels considered!
I am willing to pay a reasonable sum to purchase or donate to a rescue.
If you know of anyone/anywhere suitable, please PM me the details on here. Thanks.
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Post by divadoo on Jan 19, 2013 22:13:11 GMT
Sorry about your hen having to be PTS  I dare say you will find a hen beforehand but if not, the next fresh start for hens rehoming has has just been announced for 30th March. Are you a member of the Down the Lane forum - why not pop an advert on there as there are often seems to be hens for rehoming on there. |
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Post by gilbertgrape on Jan 20, 2013 17:02:14 GMT
Sometimes RSPCA rescue centres have hens I know our local one in Bath does.
I used to keep a few hens so understand your problem.
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Post by Milliesmum on Jan 20, 2013 17:10:06 GMT
www.bhwt.org.uk/ will hold ex battery hens back from slaughter for you, but you would have to wait till the next batch of hens were ready to be slaughtered, don't know if that's any good to you.
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Post by brindlerainbow on Jan 20, 2013 17:16:30 GMT
What about local poultry market, don't know about your area but they are held weekly round here, maybe look on your local agricultural auctioneers website. Or look on preloved, always loads for sale
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Post by nia2311 on Jan 28, 2013 0:01:21 GMT
Hi guys. Thanks for all the ideas, and sorry I've been offline for a while!
Good news - we found a rescue locally, and they were (conveniently) holding a rehoming weekend last week, so we collected two hens. They came from a "free range" place that was closing down (free range meant 200 hens, knee deep in s*** in a single garage sized shed!) They didn't have a clue what to do with grass (or snow!) and haven't a clue what any food is apart from layers pellets, but they have settled in with Doris very well, minimal arguments and they have started to explore more.
Thanks again for all the ideas!
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Post by gillwales on Jan 28, 2013 20:08:07 GMT
Don't speak to Flee about chickens........ ;D
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Post by nia2311 on Jan 28, 2013 22:11:33 GMT
I was going to approach Flee for some chickens, but thought I'd better not..... I didn't want a Janette!!!
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Post by gilbertgrape on Jan 28, 2013 22:30:00 GMT
Glad it worked out for you and the "free range" hens. I must admit I do like to see the hens ranging free before I buy their eggs.
Lucky girls.
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Post by roscoe on Sept 6, 2013 11:33:51 GMT
I am looking to rescue/rehome/buy a pair of slightly older hens (not POL) to provide company to my one remaining battery-breed hen (age 3). Her sister had to be PTS today, and she is now alone and I am worried she will pine. I do not care if the hens still lay or not, it is more for companionship than anything. I live in Bolton and am willing to travel approx 30mins radius OR can collect from Kendal and the surrounding area as we have relatives up there. We have a large garden and our hens are free range all day, and in an Eglu overnight. We do not have foxes or any other predators, just irritating local cats who are scared of them! We have kept hens for 3yrs now and are happy to take ex-battery hens, but not with evident health problems. No cockerels and no bantam breeds please, as Doris is huge! All other breeds/mongrels considered! I am willing to pay a reasonable sum to purchase or donate to a rescue. If you know of anyone/anywhere suitable, please PM me the details on here. Thanks. |
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Post by roscoe on Sept 6, 2013 11:34:49 GMT
My son has 8 hens and one cockerel, two cabins and feeders he is wanting to sell them all for £150. sarah 07590456502
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