little chickadee Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 We let our girls out into the garden for the first time in I don't know how long. I was really excited but a bit nervous incase they had become people shy. No problems. The two friendly ones Dave and Amber were still just as friendly. It was so funny watching their wobbly wattles! Whenever I've gone near them when they were shut up, they just ran to the door and gave me "please let me out" eyes so I couldn't really watch them go about their business like when they are free ranging. More excellent good news DAVE AND AMBER ARE CROUCHING ! Not long now hopefully then, it's ever so funny. Dave was crouching in a very suggestive manner when I put my hand on her back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Lovely news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 It's the perfect day for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatsCube Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Oh hurrah, I have been naughty and letting mine out anyway Does this mean you will be amking a trip to the Hen House in the near future to get them some more friends? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted December 11, 2007 Author Share Posted December 11, 2007 You were so near to the restiction border Cat that your neighbours probably wouldn't know any difference, but I'm really close to the scene of the crime! We've got loads of people round here that keep chickens and they were all under cover. I was frankly too scared not to do as DEFRA said, just incase there was a problem in the wider area. I will be risking a trip to the Hen house in the new year I think, as I've asked for a couple of Chicken IOU's for Christmas. Don't know if I'd be better off waiting for a bit though for some spring chickens! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Best get the newbies when the weather improves a bit - it's always easier introducing them for some reason. Plus you get to see more of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 My girls came out on Monday morning at 5.45am for an hour or so before we went to school. They are just as nosey as ever. I'm off to Suffolk rare Breeds centre soon to get a brahma bantam and possibly a red pile brahma. They are not far from you Little Chickadee...you should give them a call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Best get the newbies when the weather improves a bit - it's always easier introducing them for some reason. Plus you get to see more of them So true. But so hard to wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Dave? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted December 11, 2007 Author Share Posted December 11, 2007 Dave? My husband named this one, it's because Trigger in Only fools and Horses always used to call Rodney Dave and said "alright Dave" whenever he saw him. OH always says "alright Dave" when we go out to the chickens. Mrs. Bertie also has a foster chicken called Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Dave hmmm I thought you'd named him after the TV channel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted December 11, 2007 Author Share Posted December 11, 2007 Nothing to do with me Penguinmad. I named Serafina, my son named Buck Buck Baar and my daughter named Amber. Looks like Dave's going to be the first to lay though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bouncy Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 My daugter is convinced her girlie is going to be called foxy field!! We can't wait to get 4 girlies a weel saturday all being well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 Dave? My husband named this one, it's because Trigger in Only fools and Horses always used to call Rodney Dave and said "alright Dave" whenever he saw him. OH always says "alright Dave" when we go out to the chickens. Mrs. Bertie also has a foster chicken called Dave ahhhh, thought it might have been something to do with Papa Lazarou..."hello Daaaaaaaaaave!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
