Hazel_L Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 I am SUCH an unfit mum to my girls... went into the run to give them their tea and collect the eggs, and as I left, Jean made a mad sprint for the door and I accidentally shut it on her toe It looks OK and she's not making any sort of distressed movements or noises... will have to wait till OH comes home to check her over as she's still not at ease with being picked up. Anyone else ever done this ? Flipping speedy chickens... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Yes! My RIR bantam is always in such a rush when she sees me because she lives in hope of treats, I once squashed her in the garden gate . She was a bit dazed but soon forgot all about it and still darts about everywhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budgies Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 It's easily done Hazel_L! Chutney always gets ever so close and I once trod on her foot as I stepped back, unaware that she was there. I felt sick but she was fine! Won't do that again though, eh?! I'd give Jean a check over once your OH comes back but it sounds as though she's ok. Sue Budgie x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Ours are so nosey that I'm always shutting their heads in the door Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley-Jean Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 I keep treading on Gerty's toes as she runs up the garden and tries to be just half a step ahead of me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 Ours are so nosey that I'm always shutting their heads in the door Same here Sounds like we have all done it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 I've never stood on one, but Belle always runs around my feet when she's out, looking for grapes no doubt ( ), and I've tripped over her many times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aunty e Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 I've trodden on Purdy more times than I can remember. She's fine, but still hasn't learned that in between my feet is not the best place to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 I managed to stand on Muddles toes before . But They haven't ever come to any serious damage. And Me and Mum have nearly fallen over Starlet too!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 My lots are always running ahead of me up the garden, but Lucille will insist on stoppping to crouch for me - I have nearly drop-kicked her a couple of times I think one of Mel's chooks had a toe injury (not mel's fault) and she is fine now - the chicken that is, not Mel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley-Jean Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 Lucille will insist on stoppping to crouch for me - I have nearly drop-kicked her a couple of times Oh what an image I have of that Clare Sorry not funny really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 Oh, but it is funny! She is such a ninny and will crouch as soon as anyone goes near her, which is good if you want to catch her, but not funny when you are trying to get them running towards the run so you can lock them in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 Trodden on one once and often worry I will trip over them as they stand in the way. Feel bad breaking eggs, especially when stood on one I put down whilst trying to stop chickens escaping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geb0205 Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 I've shut Freckle in the pophole door before... much to her annoyance!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 I feel guilty about breaking their eggs too Choccy, it seems a shame after all the hard work they've put into making them. My bunnies are always getting in the way when I want to close their pop-hole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 Lucille will insist on stoppping to crouch for me - I have nearly drop-kicked her a couple of times Oh what an image I have of that Clare Sorry not funny really I am laughing also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
