Groovychook Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Finally managed to take some photo's of the girls! ... they've been exploring the garden for the past couple of days. We'd avoided clipping their wings until now but OH has just come rushing in to say that Phyllis had just flown over the fence after having been spooked by a buzzard flying overhead... he managed to recapture her straight away though. Surprising news really as all the other girls take themselves up to bed every night, leaving poor little Phyllis in the run. We've made her a little step up to the first rung in case it's too much of a jump but she refuses to use it... She jabbers away, pacing up & down until OH squeezes into the run to 'hop' her up the rungs one by one. We're going to make her a ramp today & see how that goes... She's such a cute little chook though - loves a cuddle! Anyway - better find a pair of sharp scissors and start the dreaded wing clipping... !! It's going to be difficult to get hold of the other girls - only Phyllis & Hilda have allowed us to hold them yet - wish us luck! Audrey, Betty & Elsie Blanche Elsie Audrey Hilda Phyllis - the baby of the bunch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clootie Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Lovely photos and they all look fabulous. I'm especially keen on Phyllis and Hilda !! Beautiful !! Great names too for all your girls. Enjoy and thanks for posting the pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 They are beautiful. Great names. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barkisland Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 They are lovely girls! We had to make a ramp for our girl's cube, they weren't getting the ladder thing at all I tried the torch and everything, but kept finding them huddled in a corner and crying at nightfall. For three nights I left them til dark in the hope they'd catch on, but had to pick them up and put them to bed each night. As soon as the ramp appeared, they started using it and no looking back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamebird Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 What lovely girls. Very pretty. I have had to clip 3 of my girls' wings and I found the best time to get hold of them was about an hour after they had gone to sleep. They were very quiet and happy to be picked up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 What gorgeous girls . Love the Corrie theme names . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted October 11, 2008 Author Share Posted October 11, 2008 Went to assist Phyllis up to bed tonight & bless her - she'd already made her own way up!! We're so proud!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulip Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Gorgeous girls, though I'm v jealous of your Blanche - Chilli our Light Sussex is never that white! She loves rolling around in the dirt too much.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmommasally Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 They're lovely looking girls, I think the names are fabulous! You've even picked chickens that look like their Corrie characters, esp. Hilda! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Tarpey Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 There beautyfull Great pics too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scramble Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 Aw they're very cute. and gorgeous I'm very Hilda made me laugh though, she looks just like my auntie! (if she were a chicken) Even spookier my auntie's name is Hilda.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted October 12, 2008 Author Share Posted October 12, 2008 Hilda made me laugh though, she looks just like my auntie! (if she were a chicken)Even spookier my auntie's name is Hilda.... ... oh Scramble...!! That's so funny! Hope your Auntie Hilda never takes a peek at this forum!! xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 What a lobvely selection of Girls! Have fun with your new hobby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Please don't take this the wrong way, but I'm glad to hear that one of your lavender Araucanas is a bit dim, Groovychook. I thought it was just mine! It took them ages to get the hang of going to bed on their own. They would try and sleep anywhere but in the eglu. I've never had this problem with any of my other hens. Lovely pics BTW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Lovely photos and beautiful girls - Hilda makes me laugh - didn't the real Hilda used to wear a hat that looked similar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted October 13, 2008 Author Share Posted October 13, 2008 Lovely photos and beautiful girls - Hilda makes me laugh - didn't the real Hilda used to wear a hat that looked similar Indeed she did!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinkychick Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 stunning girls! My girl strut looks like the front end of your Elsie and the back end of your Audrey stuck together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted October 13, 2008 Author Share Posted October 13, 2008 My girl strut looks like the front end of your Elsie and the back end of your Audrey stuck together Hiya! Strut sounds special!! I'd love to see a pic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinkychick Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 My girl strut looks like the front end of your Elsie and the back end of your Audrey stuck together Hiya! Strut sounds special!! I'd love to see a pic! I dont know about special lol, she is a heinz no one on the forum really knew what she was when i first got her.... i shall take you a piccy as soon as she plays along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
