Mutrix Farmers Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 I'm so excited, we have our new chickens!! Three gorgeous girls, all different so we can tell them apart, all looking a little shell shocked but pecking at the grass. I was sat in the rain watching them but had to retreat indoors when I got too wet, now watching from the kitchen window. They have food, grit, water, greens and a dust bath, and a huge groundsheet to keep off the rain! We think they are 20 weeks old. They have little pale pink combs at the moment. Will take a photos when it stops raining!! Thanks for all the advice given so far, I'm new to this but eager to learn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Congratulations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Congtatulations! Looking forward to seeing your photos, and hearing about your first egg etc etc. It's a very absorbing hobby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meezers Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Get yourself a comfy chair by the kitchen window - your'e going to be there a while ! We've had our chooks four weeks now and my chair is still in place would love to see photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fur 'n' Feathers Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Congratulations Sounds like you got them from Churchmans as they are the same breeds as ours. Hope yours settle in as quickly as ours have and give you much joy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamebird Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Welcome and congratulations on your new arrivals. You wouldn't believe that chickens could be so entertaining and they give you eggs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ana's flock Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Watch it! they're little charmers, and very addictive... I started with two in February 07 and have 13 now... ...perhaps it's just me being weak willed. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druids57 Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 I sat in the rain watching mine when they arrived too Only had them three weeks but cant imagine life without them Be warned though chicken keeping is addictive bet you dream about them tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...