Getting, caring for and keeping Ex-Battery Hens

Good advice on caring for and handling traumatized chickens.

So Awesome!

Lots of questions answered in that article

Four stars for the detailed description on how to handle an ex-battery hen alone!
Plus one for the stunning before and after pictures of your rescued hens.
I want some chickens in the future, but i need more time to build a house for them first since i don't want them to be living together with my dux. But once i have a chicken-coop with a run i will rescue some hens too.

You get 5 stars from me just for doing it.
I liked the article but felt there was information missing that might help future Ex Batt keepers.
Making sure you can access vet care for chickens is a sensible thing to do before you get them.
I know BHWT can assist in this.
Feed the same feed if possible while making a gradual change over to a higher protein feed .
Don't let them free range the garden as soon as they arrive. I know you've covered this and as you write, most will be reluctant to leave the safety of the coop initially. The problem is, out in the big wide world, they don't know what is andd what isn't good for them to eat. Quite a few Ex Batts end up with crop problems because of this.
Anyway, loved the article and hope the experience doesn't turn out too hearbreaking.

Good article about what to expect when you bring home ex-battery hens. Explains the behavior changes they will go through as they transition to their new life.

The coop description is nice, but the real gem of this article is the description on handling ex-battery hens. It's well thought out and clearly written and covers points from preparing to pick them up to getting them into shape. The behavior observations are particularly good - who would have thought that chickens need to learn how to perch?
Nice Job!