[From nobody Fri Aug 20 06:07:13 2010 Received: from CPE-124-190-24-209.obcz1.win.bigpond.net.au (CPE-124-190-24-209.obcz1.win.bigpond.net.au [124.190.24.209]) by mail.jolthosting.net (Horde Framework) with HTTP; Fri, 20 Aug 2010 02:04:55 -0400 Message-ID: <20100820020455.25487fcq815x016v@mail.jolthosting.net> Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 02:04:55 -0400 From: permaculture@betweenskyandearth.com.au To: permaculture@betweenskyandearth.com.au Cc: admin@permaculturemelbourne.org.au, richard@dent.com.au, nigel@dent.com.au, melissa@dent.com.au, lois@dent.com.au, monshcommunitygarden@lists.aktivix.org Subject: Re: Fw: Laying hens need rescuing References: <493063.3259.qm@web33602.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <20100820015146.130876j9dyucrrhu@mail.jolthosting.net> <20100820015944.182572430oyuit3k@mail.jolthosting.net> In-Reply-To: <20100820015944.182572430oyuit3k@mail.jolthosting.net> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; DelSp="Yes"; format="flowed" Content-Disposition: inline Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Quoting permaculture@betweenskyandearth.com.au: > I have just spoken to Nathan. > > The chooks are currently farmed in Pakenham region and if anybody =20 > wants any, they need to be collected from Garfield on or about the 2 =20 > to 4 or 5th September. > > I haven't yet contacted the lady who will be receiving them on the =20 > 2nd (Julie 5629 1188). > > So, please if you can rehome any, or know someone who might be =20 > interested, please contact Julie before 2/9/10 and arrange how many =20 > and when you can get them. > > Miriam > > Quoting permaculture@betweenskyandearth.com.au: > >> If more than one household wants any hens, I suggest they are >> delivered to a "central" (one) address to save the guy travel time etc. >> >> Is anyone interested? >> >> My concern is safe integration with existing chooks (fights can occur). >> I would love one more but that's all we have room to house (total of 3). >> >> Martha, it doesn't seem to give a date, do you know any more? >> >> Miriam. >> >> Quoting "Martha Hills" <mrh03049@yahoo.com>: >> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> =EF=BB=BF Transition Bell - New Email Blast >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: Andrew Lucas via Transition Bell (Groupsite) >>> To: Ingrid Hindell >>> Sent: Thursday, August 19, 2010 10:00 AM >>> Subject: Laying hens need rescuing >>> >>> Transition Bell >>> New Email Blast >>> Join in this discussion or >>> Update your notification preferences Think this email is off top= ic? >>> Tell the Manager >>> >>> Andrew Lucas wants you to know about the following >>> (View Andrew Lucas's profile) >>> Hi all. I try not to send many email blasts out as we all receive =20 >>> too >>> much electronic mail as it is, but I reckon this is an important >>> one. 52 >>> Thousand laying hens are about to be slaughtered for pet >>> food. I had to >>> read it twice 52,000! Now I don't agree with every animal =20 >>> liberation >>> position out there - I do eat meat and I have a shot animals >>> before for >>> food, but to know that turning 52,000 laying hens into pet >>> food is just a >>> normal part of our factory farming practices makes me wonder >>> what we're >>> really about... >>> >>> I've got backyard chickens and once they get passed their first year or >>> two the egg production slows down a little. But on the flip =20 >>> side the >>> eggs get bigger! So basically the poor little buggers are >>> getting donged >>> on the head because they can't produce at the furious rate =20 >>> required to >>> supply super cheap eggs to supermarkets. >>> >>> I've contacted the guy organising the rescue below (Nathan 0400 988 >>> 931) >>> and will be taking on 5 hens in my backyard where they'll live out =20 >>> the >>> rest of their life having an absolute ball with my other 6 hens. = If >>> anyone has the capacity to take in some birds please contact Nathan on >>> the below number so his trip to Geelong is worthwhile. >>> >>> And next time you're buying eggs please think about what type of food >>> system you want to support. This not some hippy rant but killing >>> animals >>> on that scale because of 'market needs' is absolutely =20 >>> disgusting. I'm >>> happy to offer advice to anyone wanting to set up their own backy= ard >>> poultry runs and you're welcome to visit my yard to see how =20 >>> beautiful >>> having backyard chooks can be - I haven't had to buy eggs =20 >>> for the last >>> two years! >>> >>> Best regards, >>> Andrew. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> One of our duck rescuers has asked that we circulate the >>> following message. If you can help please contact Nathan >>> on >>> 0400 988 93. >>> >>> Thanks, >>> >>> Lynn >>> >>> >>> >>> Hi All, >>> >>> I am helping out with a huge chicken rescue. I have >>> organised >>> a trailer and carry boxes to help out with this >>> rescue. As i >>> already have a number of people wanting to take some. >>> >>> >>> 52 thousand laying hens are going to be sent for slaughter >>> for pet food. They are 18 months old. >>> >>> A animal activist has been able to legally arrange for us >>> to >>> meet the truck that is shipping them off to =20 >>> slaughter. We >>> will be able to take as many of the chickens as =20 >>> we can to >>> rehome. >>> >>> >>> I am currently taking orders of anyone that can provide a >>> loving home. >>> >>> If you have a room for some chickens and want your own >>> cruelty free eggs this is your opportunity to do so and save >>> some lives. >>> >>> >>> The only requirements for you to be able to get these >>> hens is >>> that they will not be killed for food and you =20 >>> must have an >>> enclosure or aviary or shed etc to lock them up >>> at night to >>> protect them from fox's and feral cats. >>> >>> I will be delivering to the Western Suburbs of Melbourne >>> however i can deliver else where if need be. >>> >>> >>> The chickens are free so the only cost will be a donation >>> of >>> petrol money this cost will depend on where you live >>> however >>> should only be a nominal amount of around $20 or =20 >>> less for >>> most people. I am only going to charge the petrol >>> costs i am >>> doing this for the animals!!! >>> >>> I need to finalise the numbers within a short period of >>> time >>> so please forward this email to your lists and if you are >>> able to save some hens please please let me know. >>> >>> >>> Kind Regards >>> Nathan >>> Tel: 0400 988 931 >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> You have received this email because you joined Transition Bell, = a >>> Groupsite powered by Groupsite.com. >>> >>> Update your notification preferences to change the frequency >>> or type of >>> emails you receive from this group. >>> >>> >>> >> >> > > ]