Falkor Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 So, I have had the girls since 19th November and here is a list of what we have learnt so far.... with some new pics 1. Chickens are GREAT! 2. Grapes are great! 3. Raisons have to be cut in half if you want us to eat them! 4. OH initially said "they are nothing to do with me!" but is now planning a walk in run and chief meal worm monitor 5. The Worming Grape method is a good idea and works but proves difficult when one chicken is a greedy litle lady and mobs you for ALL three grapes! I now know to have a spare stash in another pocket! 6. Shortie Nightie, old cardy and wellies are the latest fashion or at least that is what I am telling the neighbours! 7. Woodchip is SO much lighter to carry than bark! 8. I WANT MORE!!!!! Here are some pics that I took this morning after a clean out and revamp of their run.... Run and Eglu after revamp. Bark exchanged for woodchip, sprout tree added, large bird feeder for veggies added and some logs. Gin with her ittie bitty pink wattles The suns out!!!!!!!!!! Yum pansies and parsley. Self flavouring chicken?? I am loving chicken keeping and want to say thanks for all the great advice! Just need some eggs now..... bit of a wait still as they are only 16 weks. Em x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Gorgeous!! I love orpingtons and yours are fab. Loving the sprout tree! They look very cosy and well looked after....lucky little chooksters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 forgot to add you might need to wait a while for eggs. The fluffy breeds take longer to mature....my cochins were 7 months old before they laid! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamebird Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Lovely pictures and beautiful girls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phonix Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 aww sooo cute! im soo ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faye&Ant Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 lovely photos, thanks for sharing them. They are soooo adictive though aren't they, if OH lets me im def getting more this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 how lovely its amazing what you learn isnt it cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Gorgeous pics Might try the woodchip as mine are on bark at the mo. What brand do you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted December 30, 2008 Author Share Posted December 30, 2008 Thanks! Another thing that I have learnt this evening is that frozen poo is SO much easier to flick off the path and into borders than normal poo!!!! Just told my OH this and he didn`t seem bothered but I am sure u will all appreciate this!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palmer06 Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 You forgot to say you love your little brother so so so much! etc, etc, etc!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 They look so special. Big babies. aahhh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Gorgeous girls! We're adding to our flock next year too, my DS was an Orpington. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 I bet those stones don't stay in the border for long - LOL Mine scrabble them out all over the flipping place! Louise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted January 1, 2009 Author Share Posted January 1, 2009 Gorgeous pics Might try the woodchip as mine are on bark at the mo. What brand do you use? Hi Paola It was just plain B&Q own wood chip. It was only 60litres and cost just under a fiver. Thr bark came in 125lt bags and was just over a fiver (i think) A few days on and it still looks immaculate although the girls have been out in the garden from 8am until they wander back to the eglu at about four. The bark was wet coming out of the bag and has never dried out but the woodchip was dry! I think I will leave the bark around the edge of the run for the time being but going to stick with woodchip in the run and trying to source Aubiose at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted January 1, 2009 Author Share Posted January 1, 2009 I bet those stones don't stay in the border for long - LOL Mine scrabble them out all over the flipping place! Louise I know exactly what you mean! I go around the paths flicking poos into the borders and pebbles back to the edges although Gin has discovered a great game of as soon as I flick the stones one way she kicks em back out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
