Oh dear I hope they haven't eaten any. I have read that the antidote for rat poison is vitamin k, normally given by injection initially then orally. I would seek a vets advice. Good luck xx

Just noticed a book out, 'tales from the coop, the joy of ex-battery hens'.
All proceeds go to little hen rescue and BHWT.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/-/e/B009LI6HJU
I'll be downloading it into my kindle

Lovey, lucky Girls

p.penn wrote:Oh please don't say that! There was a lot of noise coming from the basket on the way home and I did wonder then. And no, they are not laying yet.

It was just first impression when i saw the pics but what do I know. I posted without thinking really, wish i hadn't now Fingers crossed for eggies.

Lovely, pies neck feathers seem pointy on one of the pics, are they already laying?

I poo pick daily too it's a good routine as it keeps it from getting yucky.
Hope you had a nice time

http://www.newlandgrange.com/
And
http://www.lifestylesukltd.co.uk/

I've had chickens from both places, lifestyles have been really helpful from the start.

Suits. I'm really enjoying it.

Wear a pair of gloves or pull your sleeve over your arm and hands, the pecking hurts.

Not sure what your set up is like but could you section off a part of the run big enough for her to keep her out of the nest box full time, I fed mine corn too as I was advised to do from the breeder, as they eat less and corn mix takes longer to digest so I presume their condition doesn't deteriora...

I'm really sorry, how sad, I too echo what Annie said, we've accidentally left the Walk-in-Run door open before too. what a sad end to a break away

Just got past the first few pages and reached the BLIMEY bit I think, well I never

I am reading it on my kindle, someone at work suggested I read it, I'm just getting into it so not got to the BLIMEY bit yet, is it a bit saucy then? Ooh must read on then

No I do not think you are cruel locking her out of the nest box, keep it up, you will break her in the end. She is just doing what comes naturally but is more determined than some others,I've found if with mine that if you miss a broody it takes longer for them to snap out of it if they've been allo...

Now we're eating potatoes, cabbage, carrots, I've pickled a batch of beetroot, loads of peas, broccoli, corgettes, tomatoes, onions and garlic. Not been able to freeze much though as I've lost a lot to slugs and cold weather.