Seagazer Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Wow! I was so nervous this morning that if someone from Omlet had offered me the chance of cancelling I would have taken them up on it! But I did let the nice Omlet man in (was in such a nervous state I even forgot to ask his name) and he put up my cube and gave me our girls. My youngest son and I are in love with them, I cannot get him to leave them alone. Everytime I turn around he is either stroking them or in the run with them. Our Miss Pepperpot has been named by oldest son and he has called her Butch . This is because when they first went in the run she kept squawking and pacing up and down - she was taking no prisoners! I panicked at this point and worried what the neighbours were going to say. She quietened down and has been brilliant since. She was the first one to come over for a stroke. Gingernut 1 has been called wait for it........ Ginger by youngest son and is the shyest of the girls, she has black feathers at the back. Gingernut 2 has been called Florence or Flo by my daughter from afar (she is at uni but I thought she should decide the name). Cookie is very interested in them but can take them or leave them. Dave though thinks that they are great stalking practice So after a very nervous start I am a happy girl with my three gorgeous girls Hopefully I have put in the photos correctly (fingers crossed) Oh dear - the photos look very large to me - I put them to message board size I promise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanbb Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Brilliant pics. I wouldn't worry about your cat, your girls will soon show them whose boss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 What lovely girls! My cats don't bother the chickens (they have been chased and one was pecked ) and they share the garden happily. Enjoy all the wasted hours spent watching the chickens... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted May 13, 2008 Author Share Posted May 13, 2008 I know its brilliant isn't it - we've sat outside all afternoon, YS still out there, wondering whether to put them to bed or not. See I wrote the above about 10 minutes ago, Jack called me back outside to see what they were up to! We have now put them to bed - hope this is ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutmeg Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Fantastic! Been wondering how you have got on today. Love the photos, especially the one of Dave on the run and love the names, we also have a Florence. Well worth the wait. Nutmeg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMitch Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Great photo, I know what you mean I only got mine on Sunday and I ca't stop watching them.....I lose hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutrix Farmers Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Girls look wonderful. And fab names too We got ours on a Saturday morning and spent all weekend watching them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Super pics...and congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbey Road Girl Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 How lovely, Seagazer, brilliant! Dave may be feeling his oats now but I bet he'll soon be sorted (and slink away a wiser cat). Aren't you glad you didn't cancel your order (though I must admit feeling just as worried as you!)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Congratulations, Seagazer . The girls look lovely . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieR Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Congratulations Seagazer....... what lovely chooks, and great photos. I really looking forward to mine arriving on Thursday! Annie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted May 14, 2008 Author Share Posted May 14, 2008 Thanks for all the lovely replies Today has gone really well (so far). I found out why I was feeling so funny about the chickens yesterday - I'm not well I've got a sicky bug and feel quite peculiar. Must say not the best way to feel when your cleaning out chicken poo My son even turned down the offer of tea at a friend's house as he didn't want to spend too much time away from the girls. This was after he set his alarm for 6 am this morning to get the girls up!! Luckily I heard him and got him to wait until 7.10! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Enjoy your girls and I hope you feel better soon. Now the wait for the first egg starts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperman Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 NIce Pics Lovely looking chooks. I think your cat needs to work on his technique he ain't gonna reach from there is he? The cat from a few doors down was stalking ours for a while.He tried a half hearted attack pounce and the hens just laughed at him. He slunk off nursing wounded pride. Have fun with you new sparkly Cube and girls. Kev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
