Fur 'n' Feathers Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Well, the girls have been here a week now and we're loving every minute of it So far, no fights, no real pecking order - maybe this will become more pronounced when they come into lay. They take themselves off to bed by 7.30pm Krasi's comb and wattles are the most advanced and she had a little crouch on Sunday so looking good there. Kilo and Miso are at about the same stage, though Miso is slightly smaller build. Krasi has chuntered since she arrived ( a bit like a DMU horn at times), with Kilo starting a few days later. Today, Miso started to mutter occasionally. They all have their own voice sounds Miso is the one that likes hopping about on both legs like a rabbit at times - this is really comical. She also likes roosting on the edge of the dustbath bowl . They're not fussed about lettuce, or cucumber, but are complete suckers for grapes and mealworms, chasing for them. Rascal finds them a curiosity and got to the point today when he sniffed that bit too near the bars, resulting in a quick peck on the nose from Miso He won't be doing that again We haven't let them roam yet, but they don't seem that concerned. Today Feathers was able to pick Kilo up and we examined her for any sign of lice....zero . They all appear really healthy Kilo quite seemed to enjoy the experience and didn't struggle to be put down again. The other two are a bit more reticent to be picked up, but we're just taking our time and allowing them to get used to us. Hen-keeping is everything we hoped it would be and more so far .... bliss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbey Road Girl Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 In a word: lovely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Glad you're enjoying your chickens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Glad it's going so well, Fur 'n' Feathers . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Great news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Glad to hear your girls have settled in so well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
