joe14 Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Well my eglu turned up last Wednesday and got 3 gingernut rangers (18weeks) on Saturday from a local breeder. So far so good!! They seem to like their new home and run and have settled in fine. I know its soon but yesterday (Sunday) I couldn't help but let them out into the garden They didn't go too far and didn't have any problems ushering them back into the run after an hour of exploring. I've found (and I know its early days) they'll do anything for some porridge oats. Hold my hand out and they're over like a shot which is handy for getting them back in to the run. What the don't like though is the bin men!! They were not at all happy when they started banging around at 9am. I told them to get used to it cause they come every Monday morning. So I'm just getting my head round all the poo and waiting for my 1st egg. Anyway thanks again for the advice last week. I'll no doubt have plenty more questions in the coming weeks.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Glad your enjoying your girls - we've had ours 2 weeks now, I seem to worry a lot about them still, but they are great fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAJ Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 I think the idea of keeping them in the run for the first few days is so they associate it as home and a safe place - so if they do get a scare that's where they go to to feel safe - not up a tree or next doors garden! Mixed corn works a treat in getting hens where you want them, but they do get a bit savvy about being tricked back in to the run. I am glad it is going well - and don't forget the pictures! Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Glad to hear you and your new girls are getting on. Yes please. Do post pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe14 Posted April 28, 2008 Author Share Posted April 28, 2008 I've got to look into "how to post pics" in FAQ. I'm not too sure how to do it yet. I'm trying to workout if I can send pictures off my mobile to my email address. Anyway I best go and check on my chickens!!! Its at least 10mins since I last checked on them........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamebird Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 So glad your girls are settling in. I've had my chickens for 4 weeks and they are getting more and more confident. The noises that frightened them so start with they now just take for granted. Good luck with loading your pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe14 Posted April 28, 2008 Author Share Posted April 28, 2008 Well just managed to email myself pictures off my mobile. Now I'll try work out how to post them on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Save them to your computer, upload them to Photobucket (dead easy and free!) and paste the img code here. What have you called them? Good to hear that they are settling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Congratulations, glad you are enjoying them - I don't think many people can resist letting them out much sooner than the recommended five days! I'd be slightly cautious about the porridge oats, tbh - anything that is dry and swells up in water (like oats) should be avoided, because if they eat a lot of it and then drink some water, it can swell up inside their crop and cause problems. I'm sure the odd handful to get them back in the run won't hurt, but best not to give them a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutrix Farmers Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 glad you're enjoying your girls. I can't imagine how dull life was only 9 days ago without them. Photobucket is quite simple to use (it must be I managed it and I'm a techno-idiot!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clucking mad Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 make sure tha they dont stay around in the garden for too long and that they know that the eglu is the place to be, otherwise they might run off. argh!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
