ali-s Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 The mechanic from the village garage has just knocked at my door to see if I had lost a chicken. She had wandered into the garage workshop this morning and has spent the day there eating sandwiches The mechanic got talking to a friend of friend of my next door neighbours mum who told him I had a flock. So Big ginger is now in a cat carrier in my downstairs loo. I am waiting for OH to come home so we can put together the red Eglu and run. Big ginger is very tame and very big We don't know where she has come from, I thought I was the only chicken owner in the village. I will have to put a notice in the local shops and see if anyone claims her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 It's another Ginger Chicken of Fate . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted May 15, 2008 Author Share Posted May 15, 2008 I thought of you when I was collecting her from the garage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Isn't it odd how these strays seem to find a friendly Eglu owner. You will have to choose a name for her if she stays. I love the idea of her eating sandwiches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moomin Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Bless! I hope she gets to stay with you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 oh bless .. how about calling her.. "Sarnie" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted May 15, 2008 Author Share Posted May 15, 2008 You will have to choose a name for her if she stays. Ooops I have already named her Big Ginger. Seriously I can't really keep her. Not sure how the Bantams would react. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Did she eat her crusts? I like the name Big Ginger. All these Chickens of Fate... it must be a sign Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 I bet she was loving all the attention and the sandwiches is the garage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted May 15, 2008 Author Share Posted May 15, 2008 She is now in the Eglu. It is the first time the run has been used. The summer shade has never been used either. A bit of a panic when we couldn't find the golden pin, run clips and door section of the run They were in a safe place The Eglu and run setup looks very smart We certainely won't be run building when we have moved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLK69 Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 loving the 'chicken of fate' - if you feel you can't keep her - and her chk mum doesn't come forward, I have space in my cube for one more susie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbey Road Girl Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Aw, bless. Love the image of mechanics feeding their sarnies (as if they had a choice) to the chook! All's well that ends well. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbey Road Girl Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 I thought I was the only chicken owner in the village. Little Britain? In any case, best of luck to you and Big Ginger! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 The same thing occurred to me ARG . Are you not already feeling the urge to perhaps get her a couple of friends . You've already got the eglu . I hope you find out where she came from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanbb Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 It's another Ginger Chicken of Fate . Sometimes these things are meant to be . She sounds lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 I absolutely agree, Susan. These funny ginger chickens seem to find people who need them . I'd just lost Clarry when our little ginger chicken of fate turned up. Ali, you lost a hen the other day too, didn't you? If you keep her, I hope she turns out to be a super character like Coffee is. She's such a little madam . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 How's Ginge today Ali? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted May 16, 2008 Author Share Posted May 16, 2008 A happy ending. Big Ginger has gone home. Actually I am quite pleased as I don't think my six would have taken to her She lives alone and has the run of the garden all day. The owner thinks it is about time she has a friend or two BG made my Bantams look even smaller. I definately will be getting a couple or three big girls when we have moved Now I will have to dismantle the Eglu and clean up the lawn. BG's poos are enormous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Such a shame that she lives on her own Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Oh well, at least the mystery's solved. How long's she been living on her own, I wonder . No wonder she went walkabout - she was probably desperating seeking someone feathery . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanbb Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Such a shame that she lives on her own I felt quite sad about that too. At least she's going to get some friends now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
