poachedegg Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 (edited) Well we went and got them! We went for 3 Red Rockets - Very similar to Gingernut Rangers. The shed that had more variety were 2 weeks younger, so we went for 3 of these as we were advised that these were a better temperament etc for 1st timers/children. They are 19 weeks, so may already be laying or not far off!! I held one whilst Lisa at Garden Poultry clipped their wings - I have never held a chicken before! One is brownish - Betty One has a variety of different shades on her feathers - Mabel One had ginger specks on the back of her neck - Gladys. They are in the Eglu house for the next 40 mins or so to settle in, but they had a peck around the run before being 'persuaded' to go in. After all the mud at Garden Poultry (loads of rain last few days) - the run with its grass,hemcore and scattered corn look liked a 5* chook hotel! Have taken some pics - will try and load them up later. Edited April 13, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Yay! We are all excited for you in the Jules household Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meezers Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 come on then, you've had an hour, lets see photos ! ( bet you've been stood watching chickens haven't you ? ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted April 13, 2008 Author Share Posted April 13, 2008 ( bet you've been stood watching chickens haven't you ? ) How did you guess? Photos will have to be tonight a OH is going to do them and he is outside putting trellis on the fence. Have given them some weetabix and raisins but they are not interested, so a bit too soon for treats I think! Don't know what a laying hen does but Betty is very quiet and seems to be just sitting and quite puffed up - perhaps an egg on its way?? Just tried the dog (Ruby) on a lead in the garden, not too fussed at the moment, so will keep taking her out on the lead and hopefully she'll get used to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted April 13, 2008 Author Share Posted April 13, 2008 (edited) Sorry can't resize as Photobucket keeps crashing when I try to. Our Girls, Betty, Mabel & Gladys Bottoms Up! Poor Ruby - not allowed to join in! Edited April 13, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meezers Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Ooh! they're gorgeous, love the 'bottoms up' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Lovely girls, & I think your is Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moomin Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Congratulations Poachedegg, they are lovely girls. Funnily enough I was trying to re-size photos yesterday on Photobucket and it kept crashing as well. Enough to drive you up the wall!! Enjoy your girls, hope u get some eggs soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Try using Flickr for photos, it's much easier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbey Road Girl Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Thanks for the great pics of your new girls, Poached Egg. The "bottoms up" is a classic and your rescue dog is also a sweetie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted April 13, 2008 Author Share Posted April 13, 2008 I have just posted on Eggs, however perhaps somebody can answer - Betty laid an egg before !! But it was a soft one. As she is 19 weeks I presume she has only just started laying, so perhaps this is not unusual? She laid it in the run - will she learn to use the nesting box? Does this mean we should get one every day? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Congratulations, Poachedegg . Your girls look lovely (very fine fluffy knickers ) and your dog is sweet . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 I think a first softie is quite common. If she's really starting to lay, she may take a few days to get into the swing of an egg a day. If she doesn't lay in the nestbox, you can try putting a golf ball or two in there so she gets the idea . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellekatz Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 My Neighbour got a redrocket form there last year and she has been a real star - lays really well even when moulting. I'm sure your girls will get intot he swing of things really soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Lovely photos, Poachedegg. They are pretty girls. I've resized your photos for you as they were too big and pushed the text sideways. Photobucket is being a real nuisance at the moment, isn't it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted April 13, 2008 Author Share Posted April 13, 2008 Thanks Kate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alih Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 they are gorgeous ( nearly as gorgeous as Jules' avatar!!!). i got my Ruby chicken from there in december and she laid a softie first time around but within a couple of weeks began laying beauties and has not stopped since - she is bossy but lovely! do enjoy them all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraJ Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Aww they are lovely, eggs already wow mine are 22wks and no sign yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted April 13, 2008 Author Share Posted April 13, 2008 they are gorgeous ( nearly as gorgeous as Jules' avatar Not another David Tennant fan!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alih Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 yes, afraid so - my children and I fight for sofa space when Dr Who begins! Guess who wins! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Love the fluffy knickers photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 they are gorgeous ( nearly as gorgeous as Jules' avatar!!!) Buzz's first egg was a double yolker ( twins!) , but then she laid quite a few softies until she go into the swing of things, sometimes in the run, sometimes on the roosting bars. I remember a thread about hens laying softies anywhere but the nest box.Maybe they know that they are going to lay a softie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjules Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Congratulations - they are lovely! Enjoy them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted April 13, 2008 Author Share Posted April 13, 2008 The softie that we think Gladys laid was in the nesting box - so one of them knows where to do it. Was going to open the nest box door before to see them in there but I was too scared in case one jumped out!! Have just mopped the kitchen and utility floor because there has been so much to and froing outside and with it being wet - it has been an exciting day but boy am I shattered. Going to sit in the Living Room in a minute and watch Foyles War (sky+ it) with a long Southern Comfort and Lemonade, ice and a slice! ...........Cheers Everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
