Shadrach's Ex Battery and Rescued chickens thread.

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Shadrach said:
I told C over a week ago that this hen should be put out of her misery. I got some excuses that I won't bother with. The last couple of days she's been bullied by a couple of hens that arrived here a year later. This hen is one of the first Ex Batts. There is little doubt in my mind that those who arrive together make some sort of bond, much like new pullets or hens being introduced to an existing group. I've been patching her up as best I can for the last three days. None of the wounds are life threatening but she just wants to be left alone or left with the other hen who I believe is the last other survivor of the original Ex Batts here.
If this was my hen she would be dead by now. C just can't do the right thing at thhe right time and my advice is not apparently appreciated.
I and the chickens are stuck with it. There are days when I detest the species I belong to more than others. The last few days have been on the high side.
I put her in the broody coop this evening. She wouldn't go to roost with the others and would if I had not carried her stood outside and I assume died in the night. I know wild creatures die in much the same manner but wild creatures didn't have to endure a life time of imprisonment and neglect and made their own choices.View attachment 2988842View attachment 2988843View attachment 2988845View attachment 2988849
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I don't think C would like me a great deal

I'm so sorry you have too put up with such a person . :( If you couldn't end this poor little ones pain just being with that one chicken she felt better with may have been best. Wouldn't C permit that?
 
Shadrach said:
I told C over a week ago that this hen should be put out of her misery. I got some excuses that I won't bother with. The last couple of days she's been bullied by a couple of hens that arrived here a year later. This hen is one of the first Ex Batts. There is little doubt in my mind that those who arrive together make some sort of bond, much like new pullets or hens being introduced to an existing group. I've been patching her up as best I can for the last three days. None of the wounds are life threatening but she just wants to be left alone or left with the other hen who I believe is the last other survivor of the original Ex Batts here.
If this was my hen she would be dead by now. C just can't do the right thing at thhe right time and my advice is not apparently appreciated.
I and the chickens are stuck with it. There are days when I detest the species I belong to more than others. The last few days have been on the high side.
I put her in the broody coop this evening. She wouldn't go to roost with the others and would if I had not carried her stood outside and I assume died in the night. I know wild creatures die in much the same manner but wild creatures didn't have to endure a life time of imprisonment and neglect and made their own choices.View attachment 2988842View attachment 2988843View attachment 2988845View attachment 2988849
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I am late to this and unsure of everything that’s going on here, who this C is or what you’ve been up to in the UK Shad… but please if you can help this poor girl on, even if C won’t, surely they can let you help her at least. I’ve seen that look before in too many of my rescues, she doesn’t have long left, at any rate, but the caring thing to do is help her along. I have gotten better at making this decision myself, some things don’t heal. Hugs my friend and I am sorry you’re not in a position to help her. It’s heartbreaking dealing with rescues.
 
Shadrach said:
I told C over a week ago that this hen should be put out of her misery. I got some excuses that I won't bother with. The last couple of days she's been bullied by a couple of hens that arrived here a year later. This hen is one of the first Ex Batts. There is little doubt in my mind that those who arrive together make some sort of bond, much like new pullets or hens being introduced to an existing group. I've been patching her up as best I can for the last three days. None of the wounds are life threatening but she just wants to be left alone or left with the other hen who I believe is the last other survivor of the original Ex Batts here.
If this was my hen she would be dead by now. C just can't do the right thing at thhe right time and my advice is not apparently appreciated.
I and the chickens are stuck with it. There are days when I detest the species I belong to more than others. The last few days have been on the high side.
I put her in the broody coop this evening. She wouldn't go to roost with the others and would if I had not carried her stood outside and I assume died in the night. I know wild creatures die in much the same manner but wild creatures didn't have to endure a life time of imprisonment and neglect and made their own choices.View attachment 2988842View attachment 2988843View attachment 2988845View attachment 2988849
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Gasp! I’m so sorry, Shad. She looks awful. Was she injured by the other chickens or a predator? I guess I better go back and read.
 
HiEverybirdy said:
No, but lately they've been together a lot, which surprises me because she and Stilton practically ignored each other for 18 months.

Things changed when they moved into the same coop this winter. This flock is a blend of 2 brooder groups, 3 months apart. They've always had the option to roost in separate coops, but a couple months ago, I finally encouraged them to sleep in one. After a few weeks, Frida started roosting next to Stilton nightly. Now that affection seems to be crossing into the daylight hours.

He does have a best friend for all time, Miss Ashley, from the brooder. She still grooms him daily, which I think is why he's never had much of a beard. Here they are at 9 weeks old.

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He also puts in regular time with head hen Brahma Donna. She doesn't groom him much, but they meet many times a day to walk and scratch the ground together. Here they are in discussion about the direction of the flock (is what it looks like).

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You take really lovely chicken photos!
 

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