HelenR Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 I have only had my three chooks for just over three weeks and am desparately still waiting for my first egg. I keep myself busy getting up at the crack of stupid o'clock every morning to let them out and then find myself actually looking forward to cleaning out their 'poop tray', scrubbing the water pots, and raking their run... granted the mornings are light and the sun is shining so I'm thoroughly enjoying these tasks at the moment. My question is this... will I still feel the same way in winter - on cold, wet damp mornings - will some of the novelty wear off do you think ?? Curious Helen!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJuff Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 I do! I love my hens over a year on. They trash the garden, escape from netting, peck at my toes, poo at my feet, have mites & worms, loose feathers, get stroppy, . . . but they have lovely soft feathers, amusing antics, lovely bok boking and delicious eggs. They are worth everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 Not worn off for me . (Although I don't clean the eglu out quite as diligently as I used to .) Still obsessed with the forum too . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 nope, it doesnt wear off at all. it gets addictable im afraid, chickens take over your life, you bore your friends and work colleagues to death about chickens, in fact anyone you meet will not escape you talking about your chickens! and everything in your house becomes chickeny, my kitchen is full of stuff with chicken patterns and chicken ornaments etc. wouldnt change it for a thing though, there isnt a day go by when my chickens dont make me laugh or smile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 I got my girls in the winter when the work was harder and it didn't mater ... we fell in love with them instantly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owenofj Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 We've had two eggs already, thought the first one was hiding in there from before we got them, but then we had another one this morning. Every time I open that egg port door I get excited there might be an egg in there. You scrub the pots? I just rinse them I did a bit of 'poo picking' yesterday... was surprised at how easy it is to pick up, despite looking all soft. I could go on forever, I feel sorry for my clients (hairdresser) captive audience... look interested or I'll cut yer ear off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 .. look interested or I'll cut yer ear off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 I could go on forever, I feel sorry for my clients (hairdresser) captive audience... look interested or I'll cut yer ear off how cool. I would love it if you were my hairdresser! I have highlights regularly (and you know how long that takes) imagine how much chicken chat we could get in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owenofj Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 awwww, thank you, chelsea. If you're in Cambridge come up and see me I was surprised at how many people have chicken already... or used to keep them. One person saying 'oooh, you must get a **insert name**' then someone else saying 'oooh, whatever you do, don't get a **insert same name**' maybe the first person just didn't like me very much They definitely take over your life, I even bought a wicker basket for egg collection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajm200 Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 My OH complains about the mess, threatens to roast poppy unless she lays some eggs and stops freeloading and otherwise pretends to not care at all. Then when he's at home I catch him giving them cuddles, searching out slugs and snails for them, overloading them with treats and fussing over them. When questioned he claims that he's collecting slugs to protect the veggies, taming the chickens for the sake of our son and doesn't like to see food go to waste... Really he's smitten same as the rest of us.. They are great fun to have around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchlayer Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 Your OH sounds just like mine. Searching out treats in the garden, saying he is saving the lettuce, when really he likes to watch them squabble over a snail or two. I sent my friend a video clip of the chooks and she phoned me to tell me I was 'sad' and definately needed to get a life, I told her she doesnt have chickens, she won't understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Tilytinkle Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 ..it gets worse ..it just increases by the moment & joys!! Ms Tillytotallysmittenabsolutleylovesherchooksandevenbuiltthem3moreperchesinthatredhotsuntodayandgavethemgrapeswhichi'dcooleddowninthefridge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 over a year in, I'm addicted. they just add so much to life don't they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane 20 Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 We're still as bad...I get in late and still ring home for an 'egg count' each day ....can't wait for our new girls to start laying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugarplum Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 mine stay at the allotment (5 minutes away on a bike) and ive had them for 6 weeks now. even though they are soooooo far away the novelaty hasnt worn off as i just love to watch them sctraching about !!!! every time one of my chooks even pokes its head in the house i get excited and have to look and see if they have layed anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelenR Posted June 11, 2008 Author Share Posted June 11, 2008 (edited) arrived 16/05/2008 - Amber arrived 16/05/2008 Gracie arrived 16/05/2008 Cruella arrived 16/05/2208 - still desperately awaiting that 'first egg feeling' Edited June 11, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelenR Posted June 11, 2008 Author Share Posted June 11, 2008 This is just exactly what I wanted to hear - I enjoy every minute and hope it continues for a long time to come! Here's to cleaning them out on cold winter mornings and trudging about in my wellies in the rain... still waiting for my first egg!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 I've had mine for about 2 months now and still get excited comming home from work to check for eggs.The chooks have such individual personalities and are so tame you cant help but to become fond of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
