New member introduction

[Marzak]

Hi new member from Scotland here. 4 years keeping 3 rescue hens (charity gets them at 14 months from farm instead of the abbatoir) They get a well deserved retirement instead. They are all hybrids shades of brown through to orange in colour. They come in various states of feather cover but in a few weeks they're happy free rangers. They also die readily but die happy. Thank you for the post about sour crop and vent gleet. I have my fingers crossed that the coconut oil route works for my oldest hen (5½) who is unwell. I'm trying and past experience with hens and vets is not great. I have been a cat and dog owner but all gone for the present at least. Otherwise, walking, running, gardening, volunteering and my job keep me busy.
Good to meet you each and all.

 

[N F C]

Hello, how wonderful you are able to provide hens a happy retirement. If you ever have health questions, you can post in the ER forum and find answers. Best wishes, thanks for joining us!

 

[muddy75]

 

[SilverBirds]

Welcome to BYC! Thanks for joining us.

 

[sourland]

Hello, and welcome to BYC. Well done at giving the rescue hens a chance to be 'real' chickens.

 

[swamphiker]

Welcome to the online flock at BYC! Those rescue chickens are so lucky to have you, what a wonderful thing to do.

 

[TOMTE]

I love this site, I've learned so much in just a little while. Glad to have you here!

 

[Jener8or]

I hope your eldest a speedy recovery! It is very nice of you to give them a good retirement! Welcome to BackYard Chickens!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
Congratulations on your rescues!

 

[Debbie292d]

Hiya, and welcome to BYC! That's so neat what you're doing for those chickens! Please make yourself at home here and as always, if you have any questions, just find the appropriate forum above and ask!