ruth1 Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 well i've only just realised that its been six months today since we did the trek up to Aberdeen to collect our first two chooks Ella and Gytha closely followed by Esme the next day who was a lot closer to home. How time has flown, I feel like they have always been here, 6 months on no eggs from Ella or Gytha yet but Esme lays every day without fail. Couldnt imagine not having the girls around now, i love the little chooky conversations we have every day, where they tell me how their day was and I pretend to understand They really are the best, I know you will all understand that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saronne Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 I know those conversations well and love the hens' purring, burbly little responses. My OH, however, thinks I'm a little mad... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 It worries me how you say its six months since you collected your first couple of chickens - your signature would lead me to believe that you have caught a bad case of addiction. Thinking it doesn't bode well for me.... Congratulations on your first six months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 It worries me how you say its six months since you collected your first couple of chickens - your signature would lead me to believe that you have caught a bad case of addiction. Thinking it doesn't bode well for me.... Congratulations on your first six months I think you are already a lost cause Redwing, haven't you just bought another eglu on the for sale pages . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruth1 Posted December 6, 2008 Author Share Posted December 6, 2008 My name is Ruth and I am a chicken addict But im not the only one Did you get another Eglu Redwing ? what colour is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 My name's Sian and I'm a chicken addict too Congratulations on your henniversary . I reached 6 months myself a couple of weeks ago and agree with everything you say about it feeling like they've always been here. My little monsters are also chatty - isn't it lovely I recently purchased a from ebay and have my name down for 3 more ex-batts, so I don't think my addiction's going to get cured any time soon either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saronne Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 I, too, am a chick-a - holic. I started off with 3 , and have added two more over the weekend (we had a spare house with run). If it wasn't for my having to go out to work, I would spend most my day watching their antics and making up songs about hens... Copper Black Copper Black Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 I too am a hennoholic. I now have a "vacancy" and am already considering my options. I rather fancy delving into the world of bantams next spring.....and it wouldn't be right to just get one....would it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 And 2 bantams = 1 large hen! Bantams would be perfect Egluntine! I was thinking along those lines myself - get another eglu and some banties Wasn't planningon getting another 4 big girls though - might have to put that plan on hold for a bit (either that or seriously speak to our end of garden neighbours about some land rental ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 I too am a hennoholic. I now have a "vacancy" and am already considering my options. I rather fancy delving into the world of bantams next spring.....and it wouldn't be right to just get one....would it? I was so sorry to hear about Atilla but I'm glad you are ok and can think about some new girlies. Any idea about what type of banties yet? How exciting, you have the rest of the winter to plan and choose, I bet that makes the spring seem not too far away now . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farrowy Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Happy henniversary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Any idea about what type of banties yet? How exciting, you have the rest of the winter to plan and choose, I bet that makes the spring seem not too far away now Don't want to hog ruth1's thread...but I fancied a couple or 4 pekins, of assorted colours. Sad about Atilla, she'll be missed, but she had a happy life as part of a flock and a quick end. Can't ask for more really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
