*mummy_hen* Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Following one from a previous post....as my poor girls can't physically lay enough eggs in a short enough space of time for me to use their presents as favours on my wedding day.....what can i do to get the little darlings involved? I suppose i could have them all as bridesmaids and follow me down the aisle.....Hehehe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meezers Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Well, I've seen on American films peacocks 'decorating' the lawns around the reception marquee - you could always have your chooks oblige instead ( though they may 'decorate ' in more ways than one ! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluckbok Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Could you not have pictures of them round the cake table Or if your garden is big enough have the reception there and then you can have them free ranging as pure hentertainment for your guests. You could put a pretty bow on them. Do they like their pink curtains by the way or have they pecked them? P.S. When is your wedding? You'll have to let us know, there's a celebrations section on here too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*mummy_hen* Posted June 2, 2008 Author Share Posted June 2, 2008 I will definately get them in somehow so thanks for the ideas!! My mums garden is big enough but on a slope so it wasn't possible to have a marquee otherwise i could have had them there - it would have been so lovely, although could have made my dress messy when putting them to bed They love their pink curtains, thought they would get filthy but 10 days on......absolutely spotless!! My girls have taste! Oh really, haven't really ventured any further than the chicken section I get married on 6th December so 6 months left to go!! Must admit, getting married isn't half as exciting as getting chickens but shhhhh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAJ Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Don't let OH hear you say getting married is not as much fun as having chickens - just look at that lovely chicken house he made! Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*mummy_hen* Posted June 2, 2008 Author Share Posted June 2, 2008 Hehe - i know, i know! I guess he will have his uses!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 I really wanted to get my bears (dogs) involved at my wedding however having 3 English Bull Terriers in church and trying to sing to the hymns wasnt really a good idea so we had a totally crazy 3 tier cake made and they featured on two of the tiers. We were on the top tier stood on a hill surrounded by trees and flowers and the bears were with us. On the bottom tier which was a 'top table' they peeked out from under the cloth and were eating wedding cake. Maybe you could have your cake maker pop some chooks onto your cake doing silly things like dustbathing in confetti, pecking at your feet or drinking from a wine glass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 My mums garden is big enough but on a slope so it wasn't possible to have a marquee otherwise i could have had them there - it would have been so lovely, Erm.....have you taken the chicken poo into consideration? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutrix Farmers Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 we can't eat in the garden while the girls are free ranging as they jump up to steal which can be a bit disconcerting when you're not expecting a chicken to jump onto your arm while carrying a cup!!!! Anyway you should be the centre of attention on your wedding day, and if the chickens are free ranging everyone would ignore you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*mummy_hen* Posted June 3, 2008 Author Share Posted June 3, 2008 Guess so - poor girls will just have to stay at home!! Could ask the venue to save their vege peelings for them though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Could you ask the person making your wedding cake if they would use your chicken's eggs when they make it? You could print up a little card and prop it on the cake for your guests to see. Assuming you are having a wedding cake Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Tessa that's a lovely idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*mummy_hen* Posted June 3, 2008 Author Share Posted June 3, 2008 My dad knows the lady making our cake so i'm sure she wouldn't object. Could get him to give her a ring for me - fab idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayflower Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 What about if you make a really pretty temp. run and hen house for them? So, on the day, they can be part of the decoration in the garden! For example, do you know of someone who has a plastic playhouse that is brightly coloured? You could paint the names of your hens on wooden plaques and hang ribbons around the outside of the run. Although not practical for permenance, for a few hours on your wedding day, the hens will look cute, will be contained and have a place to keep warm. You could fill the run with straw.....just a few hours will be OK. They would be a point of interest, especially if you have children coming to the wedding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
