Egg Lou Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Well I have now completed my first week of being a chicken "mum" after wanting it so badly for 10 years The girls have settled in very well and happily potter around the garden (and kitchen), they follow me everywhere whether wanted or not! they jump on our laps and tolerate cuddles quite willingly! I feel surprisingly confident having them around and its like I''ve had chooks for years I find it amazing how attached I am already and cannot imagine the garden without them already They are truly great pets as so funny, inquisitive and simply captivating.. and to top it all give the most amazingly tasty eggs as bed and board The only down side is I am constantly picking up poo and hiding underneath the windows -something I thought you all actually joked about rather than actually meant I know I am now hooked for life and already planning how I can build another run, fit another cube and have more girls (ex batts or bantams) in a year or so No wonder you are all so hooked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reikiranf Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 That's lovely to hear Egg Lou I honestly believe that chickens are the key to happiness, we love caring for them and it's never a chore, though we might feel differently in December Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 I completely agree with what you say. Once you get hens you cant imagine life without them. so pleased you are enjoying them, they are such fun and give so much pleasure that I almost feel sorry for people who dont have chooks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..lay a little egg for me Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Congrats EggLou! I can't help noticing that despite only having chooks for a week, you have contributed over 400 posts to the forum...were you a member for all of those 10 years you have been wanting chooks then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egg Lou Posted June 16, 2008 Author Share Posted June 16, 2008 Congrats EggLou! I can't help noticing that despite only having chooks for a week, you have contributed over 400 posts to the forum...were you a member for all of those 10 years you have been wanting chooks then? Ahh no not quite just carried out some indepth researching before getting them.. and then once on here you can't quite help adding to other threads.. Note to self! I must post less Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 That's lovely, Egg Lou . And don't you worry about posting too much, that's what makes the forum go round . I've just checked my post stats (17 posts per day average ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 I've just checked my post stats (17 posts per day average ). phew,.... mine is only 10.47. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egg Lou Posted June 16, 2008 Author Share Posted June 16, 2008 That's lovely, Egg Lou . And don't you worry about posting too much, that's what makes the forum go round . I've just checked my post stats (17 posts per day average ). ok you win.. that beats me .phew feel less bonkers now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh sarah Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 hi it is amasing how quickly you get hooked isnt it, i didnt think it would happen to me, i was sure 2 would be more than enough i have 4 now and wondering what excuse i can think of to have more sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..lay a little egg for me Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 hi it is amasing how quickly you get hooked isnt it, i didnt think it would happen to me, i was sure 2 would be more than enough i have 4 now and wondering what excuse i can think of to have more sarah ooh yes, me too! I am thinking that they start to slow down their laying after the first year so I will definitely have an excuse then, but in the meantime...hmmm...let me know if you come up with a good argument! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 they;'re still wonderful in the winter too! (tho cleaning out is a bit more of a chore, as it can take ages for everything to dry...) they love the autumn leaves, and the windfall apples, and when it snows they are hysterical! mine even like the rain - brings the worms up I spose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
