Lesley Posted November 13, 2004 Share Posted November 13, 2004 (edited) This is a topic lifted from River Cottage site, where someone wanted to know if there was a particular age group who use these forums. (or in this instance - buy an Eglu) I have a vested interest in starting this now as I only have a few weeks to say - I am 49! - Christmas birthday Carl is 39 We also have two regular helpers (my Grandchildren) Lauren aged nearly 7 and Jake aged 4 The River Cottage ages range from 19 - 64 Edited November 14, 2004 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted November 13, 2004 Share Posted November 13, 2004 Hi Lesley, I'm 39 (the big 4-0 is in June - eeek! I'm afraid that hubby still likes to pretend that we don't have hens so he doesn't count!) My fellow chicken handlers are 11 and 14 so they don't fit the RC age range but what Ollie lacks in age, he more than makes up for in enthusiasm! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 13, 2004 Share Posted November 13, 2004 We're 65. Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted November 13, 2004 Share Posted November 13, 2004 I am 33, and Graham 31 .. our 2 kids 3 and 4yrs. Sarah ginger Pepper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parmaviolet Posted November 13, 2004 Share Posted November 13, 2004 I'm 35(for a few more weeks) and Mr PV is 42. No other chicken handlers in the house. Parmaviolet June Audrey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 13, 2004 Author Share Posted November 13, 2004 I thought everyone would stop speaking to me ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twickenham chickens Posted November 13, 2004 Share Posted November 13, 2004 I'm 23, possibly the youngest chicken owner. Living at home so the parents help out a bit, but their my chickens.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Posted November 13, 2004 Share Posted November 13, 2004 Matthew and I are both 44. Daughters, 14 and 8 (birthday party at this very moment - I am naughtily escaping to see what the eglu-owners are up to!) Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted November 13, 2004 Share Posted November 13, 2004 Why would we stop talking to you ... just because you asked a "tabboo" question, haha. . Only as old as the hens you keep!!! . Twickenhams the babe of the club so far!. Who gets the eggs for brekky .. you or the folks! . happy chicken keeping - whatever age. Sarah Ginger Pepper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted November 13, 2004 Share Posted November 13, 2004 Hi happy to say that pauline and I are both 50 years young. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowingsheep Posted November 13, 2004 Share Posted November 13, 2004 Good question! And nicely timed too cos this time next week I wouldn't be able to answer 37 any more. Ros is 30. Oh and Betty & Petunia are about 24 weeks. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 13, 2004 Share Posted November 13, 2004 So, to date I'm the Mother of the House That means I can carry on being bossy! Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsRotty Posted November 13, 2004 Share Posted November 13, 2004 I'm 33, Mr Al is 40, and the junior chook wranglers are nearly 9 and soon-to-be 7... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 13, 2004 Author Share Posted November 13, 2004 Mary Pity someone's already used the name 'Motherhen' I'll have to give up my place being bossy then - it's what my (younger)sister calls me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 14, 2004 Share Posted November 14, 2004 I'm 14 year young, but then my parents bought them. They're about 44 and 45 years old . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 14, 2004 Share Posted November 14, 2004 Hey I'm 15, and my parents helped me out a bit with buying the chickens and eglu, but the chickens are all my responsibilty (which does mean getting up early on a Sunday morning for them...... it's worth it for the eggs ) All my friends are very jealous of them!!! They're so wonderful and unusual! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mEGGan Posted November 14, 2004 Share Posted November 14, 2004 I'm only 23 as well but am a self-confessed homebody! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammi J Posted November 14, 2004 Share Posted November 14, 2004 Helloooo! Waiting for chickens to arrive, few weeks still to go me thinks. I'm 30 and hubby is 35. I will be the one looking after the chooks but we have to share the eggs apparantly, Don't know how that works out like that!!! I can't wait for my girls to arrive, I'm so excited as i've wanted them for years. Sammi J-x- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twickenham chickens Posted November 14, 2004 Share Posted November 14, 2004 I'm only 23 as well but am a self-confessed homebody! I thought i'd definately be the youngest "actual" owner of chickens. I do all the cleaning/feeding etc. Fokes often let them out in the morning as i'm a student and don't often see the day before 8:30am! Not heard "homebody" used before. mEGGan what do your mates think of you keeping chickens? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 14, 2004 Share Posted November 14, 2004 Where are all these wonderful new moving pictures coming from??? Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 14, 2004 Author Share Posted November 14, 2004 Where are all these wonderful new moving pictures coming from??? Hi Mary Look at my last posting in topic 'Avatar', in reply to Nicola (Babs and Ginger) Lesley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue1411 Posted November 14, 2004 Share Posted November 14, 2004 I'm 29 today - hens celebrated by crowing a loud 'birthday song' at 6am and then producing 2 splendid eggs. Unfortunately partner Paul doesnt wish his age to be disclosed, but he is definately no spring chicken! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted November 15, 2004 Share Posted November 15, 2004 HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUE 1411! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 15, 2004 Author Share Posted November 15, 2004 Kate - I see you're bumping up your totals on way to Superhen status with extremely short messages! I'm sure only messages over 10 words long should count Lesley PS Happy Birthday Sue - eggs for breakfast! we're lucky if we get ours for lunch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted November 15, 2004 Share Posted November 15, 2004 Lesley, You're so cynical! I was merely sending felicitations to Sue on her happy day. Anyone would think you were trying to catch me up !!! P.S That was more than 10 words so it must count! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
