sadietoo Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 When you insist on watching that episode of Friends (repeated tonight for the nth time) that has the chicken in it ....even though every other member of your family ( including the DD's french boyfriend) are saying they've seen it a million times and groaning .. when you worry that your working hours mean that they don't get enough free ranging, and you find yourself smile inanely at them pootering about in the garden in the evenings now just because they can....When you give them extra treats because you know that your ridiculous dachshund is going to steal at least half of them...oh and I totally identify with girlsmum...how do you go and close the Eglu up for the night, when every foray into the garden has them launching themselves off the roosting bars to see what you are doing?.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Slight digression from topic Hello Kate! Where have you been? Hi Egluntine Since I started work F/T in November sadlyI just dont get the time to spend on the forum as I used to the only downside to my new job other than that I love it Kate Good to hear that all is well and that you are enjoying the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 you know you have chickens when for the first time you read through all 9 pages of this transfixed! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 When you havent actually got chickens yet but you go the long way round to Asda, just so you can crane your neck to see over a hedge to look at 10 chooks free ranging in a field - and then make your Mum do it even when youre not there, in Cornwall! I know that feeling! I drive the long way home from work everyday so I can see the free ranging girls in a garden. I nearly crashed the car one day, and have had some rather stroppy drivers behind me who can't appreciate why I have slowed down! Only 12 days to go until I get my cube and girls now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmommasally Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 When you cancel arrangements to go out for the day because the weathers nice and the girls would love to spend it free ranging. This was us last sunday - had planned to go to Ideal Home Exhibition but the sun was shining and the girls were bok bokking and begging to be let out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 you know you have chickens when for the first time you read through all 9 pages of this transfixed! LOL me too. when you cancel all plans for days cos you have a poorly girl& put off shopping till it's not so nice so the girls can stay freeranging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 The neighbour's tree is being cut down by a tree surgeon, & you cheekily ask for bags of the woodchip - and get it all free!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 You go away for the weekend and whilst you are walking through the woods in the park you are staying you spot a lovely chunky 3ft log that would go great in the run....so you get OH to go back on the morning of leaving to get it and make sure there is room in the boot for it! Looks good in the run! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutmeg Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 ......OH walks in from work, sees a plate of leftovers and now knows NOT to ask if it is going spare. or ....... OH opens the fridge door and sees a bowl with a post-it note on saying FOR THE CHICKENS - DO NOT EAT! PS. I do feed him honest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 When you cancel arrangements to go out for the day because the weathers nice and the girls would love to spend it free ranging. I am sooo with you on this.. friend "can you come to a barbeque tomorrow afternoon".... me "um,..erm...Im afraid we have other plans" not really....just want to let my girls stay out all day...*naughty*. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenimac Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 .... when you have to set the alarm on your mobile to remind you to go to work!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadietoo Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 You go to Monkey World ( which is fab ) but suddenly realise they have CHICKENS so actually are quite distracted and when you should be concentrating on the antics of the marmoset or chimp you are actually watching the chickens free ranging around the feet of the picnic-ers and wishing you were sufficiently knowledgeable to recognise the breed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Tarpey Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 You go to Monkey World ( which is fab ) but suddenly realise they have CHICKENS so actually are quite distracted and when you should be concentrating on the antics of the marmoset or chimp you are actually watching the chickens free ranging around the feet of the picnic-ers and wishing you were sufficiently knowledgeable to recognise the breed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisaroo2 Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 ...you time your visit to the supermarkets when you know they'll have reduced the fruit and veg in the hope that you will be able to pick up something nice for the girls tea... (sorry if there's a similar post) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
