poachedegg Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Introducing our 3 new girls; Poppy: Daisy: Lily: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electricbarbarella Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 they are lovely, I have a photo of mine but I cant remember how to upload it. mine are just stood in the eglu not moving. I met alih at the rescue whch was cool,. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted February 7, 2009 Author Share Posted February 7, 2009 Mine will be going to bed hungry and thirsty because they haven't eaten or drank anything yet and they've not too long of daylight left yet. It was such a quick turnaround at the farm that we were in and out in about 10 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 I love the picture of Poppy! Well done you and what lucky chooks to have a lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electricbarbarella Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 same here, although not that quick to actually turn around int he car , ali spottesd me when we got out of the car due to my hat description. taken us about 3.5htrs int otal, well worthevery minute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alih Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Sorry the pictures are huge - I always try and resize but it never works - apologies for the GIANT chickens!! Just tried and failed to post pics so will have another go. Yours are lovely poached! great to meet you EB: here you are: and here are Bubbles: and Omar looking rather bemused in their yellow house; . Not eating or drinking either and they have terribly long nails...do we clip them? Do we clip their wings??? Glad they are here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electricbarbarella Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 mine still havent moved, I have put some mash in the eglu for them as well now, thanks for the photos, dh and I arent very photgenic are we. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Congratulations, both of you . What lovely pictures - but how sad to see the state they're in . They all look just worn out . I can't get over how huge their combs are (and how floppy) . EB, you and OH look just lovely with your happy smiles . Look forward to following their progress . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 great pics still breaks my heart to them in such a state but with TLC they'll soon start enjoying life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alih Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 I must admit they don't look as bad as I had expected, though their legs are very pale and their combs so huge- like big bits of bacon! Their beaks haven't been clipped though so I can tell they will be beauties now they are out in the air. I love your photos EB! You both look really happy! Looking forward to comparing notes on how it all goes...I shall be up early tomorrow.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted February 7, 2009 Author Share Posted February 7, 2009 Don't know if I am being a bit thick, but everyone is mentioning EB's photos and I can only see mine and ALi-h's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Congratulations, both of you on your new babies! Poor little things... looking forward to seeing them fully feathered and enjoying their new chooky lives!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barkisland Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Aaaah! They are gorgeous aren't they You will be amazed how quickly they come on too. When I got mine last week their eyes looked like the eyes of a dead bird, but now they are bright and shiny, and the girls are alert and very inquisitive. Their combs have shrunk a little and gone a deeper pink too, even in just a week. Mine don't touch dry mash, but they love it made into a porridge with hot water, and I have been putting a little flaked tuna in too, to help with recovering feathers. Mine need nails cutting too, but I am too scared to do it I think I will wait until they are a bit more settled and take them to the vets for a pedicure, as I've heard it's easy to cut too far down if you don't know what you're doing. Hope you all love watching your new girls as much as I love mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulip Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Congratulations to all those that collected ex-bats today... enjoy them! xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electricbarbarella Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 poached egg, I think they are referring to the fact that the photo's ali took (the top 2) are me and dh, mine have ventured out now it is dark hope they go back in on heir own else dh will be coaxing them later, I am out on the town although want to stay herew amnd watch my girls . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 oh those girls are lovely! great pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted February 7, 2009 Author Share Posted February 7, 2009 Thanks for explaining EB! It has just taken ages and a chicken fight to get ours in! We tried a gentle coax with a broom, tried shining a torch, and we couldn't get hold of them to place them in - then to my horror they started fighting with each other, well mainly Lily and Daisy. DH then used the broom a little more forcefully and gradually pushed them into the eglu, whilst I shut the door......phew that was hard work and a little scary! Hope every night is not like that and that they are just sorting the pecking order out - Lily has been pecking the other 2 quite a lot this afternoon - makes our other girls look like angels ! Will go out again in 20 minutes to check all is well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Great pictures. Am glad you all got there and back safely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 it will all settle down eventually, I went thru it all so can safely say you'll be fine! Ours knew where bed was after 3-4 nights of being wrangled. Maud was a big bully when she got here and we had to seperate her a few times, put out extra food stations etc It's no wonder they behave the way they do, coming from the environment they've come from. They can unlearn that behavious with time, love and patience though. Maud is now the softest, friendliest, cuddliest chicken ever. It's so heartwarming to see. They're such spirited, gentle creatures, it's incredible they can learn to trust people again but you'll see big improvements in time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alih Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 I tried the torch trick but it failed and I ended up hauling them out and lonking them in the eglu once it was shut tight. I am a bit worried as Bubbles is tiny compared to Omar who is a big chicken by anyone's standards...but I trust they will sort it out their way. They have knocked the grub off its perch by going underneath it and the pecking order stuff is certainly starting already! Will be up early tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted February 7, 2009 Author Share Posted February 7, 2009 Thanks Poet - have been out to check and they are snuggled up together on a bed of straw.....tomorrow is their first full day of freedom, lets see what that will bring! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Aaaah! They are gorgeous aren't they You will be amazed how quickly they come on too. When I got mine last week their eyes looked like the eyes of a dead bird, but now they are bright and shiny, and the girls are alert and very inquisitive. Their combs have shrunk a little and gone a deeper pink too, even in just a week.Mine don't touch dry mash, but they love it made into a porridge with hot water, and I have been putting a little flaked tuna in too, to help with recovering feathers. Mine need nails cutting too, but I am too scared to do it I think I will wait until they are a bit more settled and take them to the vets for a pedicure, as I've heard it's easy to cut too far down if you don't know what you're doing. Hope you all love watching your new girls as much as I love mine My 4 are coming on too, one week on their combs are shrinking a bit and changing colour too, can't wait for their pasty little faces to colour up too! They are still very jumpy at unusual (for that read "any" ) noises, but they are getting used to my 3 chooks coming round & poking their nosey little beaks in to say hello, also the dogs have been sniffing round to see what food has been thrown out. I haven't got used to the fact they lay on the run, today they've scratched all the hemcore over to one side like a snow drift - DD announced that while I was out they'd laid an egg.....just where the drift is !!! I suppose I need to change the hemcore then?! Ditto the toenails, I've got leg rings to attach too, so we can tell them apart easily, then they will be named properly, perhaps a job for tomorrow if it's dry & sunny. (Also got leg rings for the Orpies, not sure I'm looking forward to that!!) Mine have a small pot of corn on the side of the run, which they love, a flat dish of dried mash, which they also snaffle happily, and the several pots of mash porridge disappear rapidly. They don't like grapes or sweetcorn, but do like sultanas in their teatime mash. Maybe I'm lucky, but they have taken themselves off to bed from day one, no need for the broom nor the torch, although I had one to hand in case it was needed. You are not alone in falling for them, they are adorable... Good luck with your newbies! Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Glad it went well for you all. They look lovely girls. I too was suprised at the size of their combs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alih Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Thanks for all the tips guys. Have just been out to check and they are perching nicely but as far apart as they could be!! at least no poo in the nesting box perhaps, unlike my bruisers I have only left out normal mash and water so far so will watch carefully tomorrow andd try them with porridge...how long does it take for them to get the hang of grugs and superglugs??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted February 7, 2009 Author Share Posted February 7, 2009 Lily and Poppy used the glug eventually and drank loads! - however did not see them using the grub for the mash, so will make them some porridge in the morning to see if that tempts them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
