missuscluck Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Ahhh, little bea. Sounds like she is doing well. Good work Justine. I read your blog. It is interesting reading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 she came out about 10 minutes ago, had loads to eat and drink and is really much more alert and interested in her surroundings, she's pottering about at the moment and although it's cold, it's sunny and she hasn't gone back in! She came over to the netting and even tried to poke her head thru the gap btwn the cane and the mesh, to get better acquainted with Maud. It's good that she's engaging more as they'll get used to her better. I'm so happy! Took a few quick snaps from the back door, didn't want to disturb her too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 for Bea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Sounds like she is cured and you don't need to worry anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 she's quietly sunbathing now. I think it might have been the cold weather that was keeping her inside, it must hurt her legs. It was worrying though, especially the not eating bit. As we're still fairly new to chicken keeping, I didn't what to expect with Bea. Egluntine, I'll always be concerned for my girls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 (edited) Egluntine, I'll always be concerned for my girls No decent hen keeper would be anything else....but as she seems over whatever it was, you can relax and enjoy her instead of being anxious. Edited February 17, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 ...so you can relax and enjoy her instead of being anxious. I am, it's lovely to see her engaging more with the others too. I'm glad I posted my concerns though as I've picked up some valuable advice and thank you to everyone for the good wishes and moral support, it means a lot when you're unsure of the best course of action. Wish I could buy you all a drink, cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenlass Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 She must be feeling better!! Thats great news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Don't think there's a pub big enough to hold us all . Pity . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 she'll be tired tonight I think She's been out in the garden for a bit while the others free ranged. They do ignore her a bit more but there's still the odd peck at her so we can't be too far away. She's had a cple of grapes and some corn on the cob with them and Ian put her into the girls run so she could have a poke about in there while they were out and then he could clean her coop. He's now cleaning the girls' coop and Bea is in there supervising him and sitting on the low perch! We're going to try putting her to bed with them tonight so fingers x'd! Will post some pics later of her out and about today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Good girl Bea! You must be feeling so relieved now Poet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Hope tonight goes well . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxanne Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Good luck tonight .... look forward to seeing the photos and having an update tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 That's Brilliant news Poet It is lovely when they help - my girls like to help when I clean the eglu. I'm sure they're saying.........."so you're going to do it like that are you" with a tone that implies they know better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 I am cautiously optimistic, as they say this is how she gets around, she hops and uses her wings to sort of propel herself this is a lovely one of her the black blob under her paper is her hottie having some corn with the girls... this is her having a nose around the girls coop... and her perching on the low perch inside, seems to give her some relief, this is her where she is right now. We popped her in shortly after the girls went to bed, 3 of them sleep in the nest boxes and Shalott sleeps in the far corner so she has the perch to herself. Their bodyheat should keep her warm though. We stayed out for about 10 mins and there was no argy bargy. Ian's going to check on them later but so far, so good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 lovely to see her out with the others im sure she will be much perkier and happier once she's integrated into the flock. they can all snuggle together then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 im sure she will be much perkier and happier once she's integrated into the flock. they can all snuggle together then. because she flaps her wings to get about, the others think she's being agressive (you couldn't have a gentler hen but they don't know that!) so it will take them a while to get used to her I think. I do hope they will accept her in the end, we'll do our best to help, any tips greatly appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 What lovely pics, Poet. I hope Bea enjoyed her first night with the other girls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 let them out about half an hour ago and then popped her back in her own run, she seems fine. She had some pellets and went to sit on her fresh hottie, it's very cold this morning. Fingers x'd for some sun later Now for coffee! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missuscluck Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 It all sounds like it is going really well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 she hasn't ventured out of the coop today, except for a bit of food and water. Either she didn't sleep very well last night (maybe one of the others snores!?), we tired her out yesterday or it was too cold today??? Meal worms in a bit then bed with the others again and see what tomorrow brings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanbb Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Oh Poet, Bea is one lucky little chicken to have such a caring chookie mummy like you. She sounds so delightful. You must be making her so happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 thanks Susan I can only hope she is happy in her own little way. I don't think the cold weather agrees with her legs, poor little girl. Ian said she seems to have eaten a fair few pellets today, I do hope so. She must have snook out while I wasn't looking I have the snuggle safe pad now, so kindly sent by chickenlass so will pop that in with her t'row if it's bitter again but I do believe (and hope) that the temp will be higher t'row than today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 she had a good night with them again and I put her back in her own run this morning, she's had loads of pellets and some meal worms and mash potato for tea In fact, she woofed the mash and I had to drag the pot away from her in case she ate too much! She came out a bit at the warmest part of today and then went back in to sit on her snuggle safe. I won't add to this thread now as she seems to be settling in and her appetite is improving so things are looking good. Thanks again for everything from me and Bea xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 It must be a huge relief to see her settled and behaving completely normally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
