Sheilaz Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 Yum, yum! About the nestbox, remember they will just lay when ready, whether you put anything in or not. My original pair just threw out any material so I left the nest box bare. It was fine, but, some months & more chooks later, I found it became too messy. So, I just pop in a handful of sawdust once or twice a week. Makes cleaning easy, and soft for eggs being laid. Perhaps you have some anyway? Paper shred sounds good, but mine just throw it out. The eggs are great aren't they, but don't expect them every day. I had mine 11 weeks before having any eggs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted May 21, 2006 Author Share Posted May 21, 2006 I've had mine for 4 days and I've already had 2 so I'm quite lucky I suppose! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggle Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 Martin, I have been away since thurs so only just caught up on your thread. GREAT NEWS and I want to add my congratulations. You are very deserving of your new chooks after having waited so patiently. You will make a great 'chook daddy'. I'm sure they will have the best care and attention in the world. Love the photos, keep them coming... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 Sheila - we lined our nest with shredded paper, and they either threw it about or ate it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted May 21, 2006 Author Share Posted May 21, 2006 Well Lesley and Carly have just experienced their first free-ranging session. I stood out in the rain with them for about an hour. It was so fasinating. They loved scratching about in the soil and eating the plants ( ), and they also managed to find many worms and creepy-crawlies. They got wet and so did I, but they were not pleased to go back into the normal run! They enjoyed it so much that I had to chase Carly (the troublemaker) round the garden several times until she saw Lesley on the nesting box ( ) and darting inside aswell. Here are some of the pictures I took Lesley's first steps outside of the run! Looking for worms. 2 best friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted May 21, 2006 Author Share Posted May 21, 2006 Great News!!!!!!!!! Carly just laid her first egg! She went in the Nesting Box for a while and then came out, so i checked and there was a wonderful egg! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merryn Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 That's great news, Martin. You are lucky! Henna went in the nesting box this morning and I was waiting for our 4th egg but she came out again with nothing left behind so perhaps she's having a day off - if it IS her who has laid the first 3. How can you tell which one is laying without standing in the rain getting cold to see what each is doing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 daub their vents with different coloured felt-tip.. ?? Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 WOW so soon, great news Martin Revnev on you (might just work ) karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted May 21, 2006 Author Share Posted May 21, 2006 I'm so proud of my girls! 3 eggs in UNDER 4 days! I'm about to post in the chicken section a question about egg shells! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggle Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 Glad you are having a good time with your new chooks martin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 Great news Martin - three eggs now. Carl will be so pleased when I tell him that you've named the troublemaker after him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 Carl will be so pleased when I tell him that you've named the troublemaker after him! He got it the right way round then!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 um..... - probably not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted May 21, 2006 Author Share Posted May 21, 2006 Carly is the nosiest and most robust however she is the one who prefers to be picked up, Lesley is a bit less confident. Carly is certainly a trouble maker she pecked my dog and made her cry, pecked me and left a massive scratch. At least she redeemed herself with the biggest egg yet! (60g) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 Definitely the wrong way round then Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted May 21, 2006 Author Share Posted May 21, 2006 I'm sure you would never want to bite my finger.... but I don't think Carl would either to be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diana1 Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 I got pecked in the eye by Angel once (I have such beautiful sparkly eyes). She'll never get the chance to do that again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 Ouch. Don't get too close and make sure you keep your lovely sparkly eyes safe! I hope they stay so bright over the next few weeks.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted May 22, 2006 Author Share Posted May 22, 2006 I've just let my girlies out, They're like a personal Alarm Clock, I get up at 7 to let them out and check for eggs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted May 22, 2006 Author Share Posted May 22, 2006 Off to school, goodbye! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted May 22, 2006 Author Share Posted May 22, 2006 I had a good day at school, and returned to another fresh egg from Lesley! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannie Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 I've just let my girlies out, They're like a personal Alarm Clock, I get up at 7 to let them out and check for eggs! Just you wait Martin - its getting lighter earlier and earlier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted May 22, 2006 Author Share Posted May 22, 2006 I know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
