Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 (edited) It started with a home made gate made out of bits of wood and trellis. It fell apart after a while . So I bought this .... lovely .... .... some people had their doubts They were right ..... .... Maisie thinks the grass is greener (she's not noticed it's a driveway ) So, how to make the gate higher ? Aha, I know .... She'll never make it onto that "Go on Maisie, you go first" "Oooh, I don't know . It looks a bit high " "Here goes . Woooahhh, it's a bit wobbly " "Hey, Milly . Look what Maisie's done " Darn it, now what Right, get over that if you dare "Molly, I'm just off back to the drawing board " "Ssh, here she comes - pretend you're just dustbathing " "Eh? What? " "Right, here's the plan ....." "OK, with this trajectory and that flight path, I know I can do it " "Molly, are you watching this? " [You'll need to turn your head or your laptop sideways (subtitles for the e-challenged available below) ] "Here goes ......." Maisie 0 - Ain't "Ooops, word censored!"ody Here 1 "I'll be back " Who will win the battle of the ever-expanding gate Subtitles for video .... Maisie is sitting on the fence, eyeing up the trellis obstacle which seems to have mysteriously grown in height. She edges along, bobbing as she goes, seemingly getting ready to launch herself into space. When she reaches the end of the gate, there are a few more bobs until she finally takes the plunge, takes one final bob, and launches herself upwards and ...... 5 seconds of furious flapping ensue but no, she can't quite achieve the lift required and has to admit defeat, flapping back down to earth in a very undignified fashion. Edited October 31, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 ANH you're really funny I can't watch the video as my mac is incompatable with it Bother! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 Excellent ANH, thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 That's just brilliant, ANH. I L-O-V-E it! Go Maisie! Go Maisie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 31, 2008 Author Share Posted May 31, 2008 I can't watch the video as my mac is incompatable with it I'll add subtitles . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluckbok Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 Excellant, she looks like a right little monkey!! I think it makes chicken keeping more fun to have a naughty one!! Thankfully we not had any gate jumping YET!! only jumping into the conservatory, going into the kitchen to peck up crumbs the kids have spilt under the table!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 (edited) She's determined isn't she?! Love the sequence of pictures......... She's like a highjumper with the bar being increased You wait, she might do what she did then walk her feet up to the top (Trinny could take small steps up chickenwire) I love the way you can see them planning to fly. Abbie spends ages going doing that next to the hedge Katy flies into as she has not worked out she needs to fly on the eglu to get closer, and has only managed halfway up the hedge followed by tumbling out..... Edited May 31, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 That is one very determined chicken - what on earth is the other side that makes her think it's worth all that effort??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisaroo2 Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 Just love it . Can really sympathise as Daisy is pretty similar. It becomes battle of wills in the end but definetly makes life interesting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane 20 Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 Brilliant! - I must learn how to put photos on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E4eggs Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 That was funny, love the captions!!! But oh dear!!! I had suggested breaking up our lovely garden with some old wrought iron gates my other half bought a few years ago, thinking that the hens would be more contained ... they're not very high ... and all that effort ... may well be in vain!!! OH would not be amused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 have been following this for a while and it never fails to make me laugh.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbey Road Girl Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 Are you sure that you never mentioned making pies in Maisie's presence? Nick Park may be consulting a solicitor! Great pics, ANH (and no clay was hurt in the making).l. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 Fiesty girl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helly Welly Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 Oh ANH, you do make me laugh. I must confess, i'm secretly hoping that Maisie manages to get over again, it's hilarious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 I must admit when mine do this sort of thing I'm encouraging them, taking photos and laughing, not shooing them back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerlily Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 Maisie is the greatest! ANH it is so funny I'm sure you must laugh every time she tries... I hope! What a monkey! BW x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egg Lou Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 Brilliant! Just want I needed after a really awful day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Tilytinkle Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 and the winner for the chook high jump is . .. Maisie ..... Yaaaaay for Maisie ooops sorry, i mean bless, what a naughty Maisie!!! " Maisie must not be so good at high jump or ANH will er build it even higher" . . tee heee then Maisie will just jump even higher Ms. Maisie Houdini .. and for your next trick teee heeee enjoy your chooks ANH, least they keep you out of mischief Ms Tillyschooksvisitedoureighboursgardentheotherday,hmmallsixofthem!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 That is so funny. She's such a clever girl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 Go Maisie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 You should start a Maisie fan club! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted July 10, 2008 Author Share Posted July 10, 2008 Oh dear, I think she's back for another shot (egged on by her pals ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 it looks like the black ones saying "I cant look!, has she jumped??" Maisie cracks me up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenlass Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 ROFL It looks as if the snail has managed to jump it anyhow inthe last picture. Brilliant!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
