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Hen Update (9/6/17)...
To give a quick rundown of what's been going on since you last heard from me: The original deal fell through because the board couldn't come to a unanimous "yes" decision, which was needed to proceed. Fortunately for me, the VP felt so bad about the outcome, he put me in contact with someone on the Missouri Egg Council who's been a tremendous help so far. I was able to meet with a few different egg producers at the State Fair in Sedalia, MO, and I think meeting in-person proved my dedication to getting this done. Dare I say I was able to gain some respect in the industry...? As a result, I've made positive progress in procuring hens.
I know this is taking longer than we'd all hoped, but one plus is that we'll be getting hens after things have started to cool down, and it will cut back on the additional stress of heat during transport. One of the companies I'm currently in-talks with will be retiring some hens in mid- to late-September.
Besides coordinating details and legalities with those I met with, where I'm at now is reaching out to find additional Veterinarians who see the benefit of what I'm doing and are willing to help. Whether that be offering their expertise or knowing other Veterinarians who can help -- I'll take what I can get. I can't tell you how many times now I've been turned down because "they're just chickens." So if anyone knows a Veterinarian who would love an opportunity to volunteer -- PLEASE put them in contact with me ASAP!
I also want to let folks near the St. Louis area know that a lovely gentleman has offered his skills to anyone who might want to adopt some hens but doesn't have a set-up. For the material cost, he's willing to build you a coop. If this is something that you're interested in, or you know someone who is, let me know and I can put you in contact with him.
Volunteers for transport, and carriers/cages/crates are still needed, so if feel you can help in one of these areas, please let me know. Lastly, if your status has changed and you can no longer take hens -- please let me know so I can update my numbers. I can't afford to have a bunch of extra hens with nowhere to place them!
YOUR SUPPORT has kept me going, and is more appreciated than you'll ever know. I'm driven by knowing there are others out there like me who value the lives of these hens and see the benefit in allowing them to live out their lives to the fullest.
To give a quick rundown of what's been going on since you last heard from me: The original deal fell through because the board couldn't come to a unanimous "yes" decision, which was needed to proceed. Fortunately for me, the VP felt so bad about the outcome, he put me in contact with someone on the Missouri Egg Council who's been a tremendous help so far. I was able to meet with a few different egg producers at the State Fair in Sedalia, MO, and I think meeting in-person proved my dedication to getting this done. Dare I say I was able to gain some respect in the industry...? As a result, I've made positive progress in procuring hens.
I know this is taking longer than we'd all hoped, but one plus is that we'll be getting hens after things have started to cool down, and it will cut back on the additional stress of heat during transport. One of the companies I'm currently in-talks with will be retiring some hens in mid- to late-September.
Besides coordinating details and legalities with those I met with, where I'm at now is reaching out to find additional Veterinarians who see the benefit of what I'm doing and are willing to help. Whether that be offering their expertise or knowing other Veterinarians who can help -- I'll take what I can get. I can't tell you how many times now I've been turned down because "they're just chickens." So if anyone knows a Veterinarian who would love an opportunity to volunteer -- PLEASE put them in contact with me ASAP!
I also want to let folks near the St. Louis area know that a lovely gentleman has offered his skills to anyone who might want to adopt some hens but doesn't have a set-up. For the material cost, he's willing to build you a coop. If this is something that you're interested in, or you know someone who is, let me know and I can put you in contact with him.
Volunteers for transport, and carriers/cages/crates are still needed, so if feel you can help in one of these areas, please let me know. Lastly, if your status has changed and you can no longer take hens -- please let me know so I can update my numbers. I can't afford to have a bunch of extra hens with nowhere to place them!
YOUR SUPPORT has kept me going, and is more appreciated than you'll ever know. I'm driven by knowing there are others out there like me who value the lives of these hens and see the benefit in allowing them to live out their lives to the fullest.
We're so happy you joined us
But within a week they had gained enough muscle strength to walk, and went on to live many more years as a happy, free range flock!
Poor babies though.
