furball Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Hi got my eglu on wednesday along with 3 beautiful pekin bantams (pics next week). I am having to shoo the girls out into the run, tried tempting them with treats, greens and raisins, but they are still scared to come out, is this normal . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Not unusual at all, don't worry. They will get braver as they get older, and the weather gets a bit warmer. Keep coaxing them out so they they get the hang of it, and get used to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyren Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Chickens are easily upset by changes of environment, so I wouldn't worry if they are a bit shy at the moment. Just make sure there is food and water near the door so they can nip and help themselves, and give them time to adjust. Pekins are generally very tame, so I'm sure you'll have them quite literally eating out of your hand in no time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
furball Posted March 8, 2008 Author Share Posted March 8, 2008 oh that's a relief, they don't mind me stroking them and are very sweet. They aren't laying yet I don't think they are old enough. One of the girls came with mud balls on her feet, whats the gentlest way of getting them clean, do I just soak her feet in warm water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 (edited) Use a bowl of warm water with some Ecover in it, then a quick warm rinse and a thorough dry with an old towel, or a hairdryer on a cool setting. It might be a two man job. You can carefully trim some of the feathers if necessary. Edited March 8, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
furball Posted March 8, 2008 Author Share Posted March 8, 2008 Thankyou, that's this afternoon sorted then . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...