Abbey Road Girl Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Because of the rain and my makeshift run cover which made it impossible to slide back the roof of the Cube, I have had to be content to get my chooks to take food from my hand as the only means of contact (mano-a-beak). Today I finallly was able to fit a proper shower curtain that was almost clear and remove the weird combo of lino, wood planks, terra cotta tile off-cuts, a big John Lewis bag and anchoring bricks that had hitherto protected the run. Tonight was the first time I was able to slide back the Cube roof and stroke the hens. Wow! I thought my lovely little hamster Pepper (named a year before the Pepperpots) was soft (and he is!) but what a lovely surprise to find that the girls are also so soft and silky. I have never understood why people spend money to stroke the fur (or wear the feathers) of dead animals (and birds), when they can (for much less money) appreciate the fur and feathers of pets. Am going to go downstairs and watch House before this gets kinky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I agree, it is really surprising to find how soft they are, it's really lovely stroking them , I'd never have thought that before having them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 yep, us too! they are so cuddly and soft its almost impossible not to stroke and cuddle them. I really dont get why some people dont like chickens? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 and don't you find they have different levels of fluffyness My pepperpot has shiny feathers whereas my amber star is a bundle of fluffy feathers........can't wait until I get my Buff Orp........that's ultimate chook fluffyness :D :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoxy Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Here, here...I've been stroking two of our girls in the last few days...Princess Leia is our youngest and most timid girl at the moment and I haven't managed to stroke her yet. Cleopatra and Fifi feel so silky and soft...beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 I was also amazed the first time at how soft and silky they are on top and soft and fluffy underneath and also amazingly warm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 I love it in the summer when I walk into the hen pen & the girls all swarm around my bare legs with their soft feathers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...