fairygothmother Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Getting 3 girlies on Tuesday, we are very excited , but also a bit apprehensive, as we have not had alot to do with chickens, although OH has read everything on this forum, so should be an expert lol. Any top tips for new time girilie owners??? All advice gratefully accepted!! Of course will be taking loads of pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Congratulations! I found everything I wanted to know on this forum Just make sure you've got plenty of time - you'll spend hours chook watching! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairygothmother Posted April 19, 2009 Author Share Posted April 19, 2009 aww thanks, hoping to spend many happen hours with them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Good luck with arrival of your new girls! You will not regret it, I promise. Having chickens is one of the best decisions I ever made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairygothmother Posted April 19, 2009 Author Share Posted April 19, 2009 thank u I'm sure it will be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Ooh! How exciting! Up till 11 months ago, I'd never so much as touched a chicken (other than on a plate ), now there's 9 of the funny feathery creatures rummaging in the flower beds - can't imagine how that happened ! Like you, I read the forum before the first ex-batts arrived and have continued since. I've found all the support, advice and encouragement I could ever need - enough to fairly peacefully introduce 3 more ex-batts to the original 6. Best advice? Comfortable seat, large mug for beverage of your preference, waterproof clothing and/or suncream and large-capacity recorder for all the TV you won't be watching. Oh, and a decent answering machine for the phone, since you probably won't be answering that either! All the very best for Tuesday and we will wait for the piccies (did I mention you need a camera too?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennyhenny Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Congratulations on your new arrivals I'm new to this chicken keeping as well only had my girls two weeks but everybody is so friendly on here, any problems somebody is always on hand to help. I have first hand experience on that one There is just so much to learn but always someone out there to help Jennyhenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Hello and welcome . Good luck for Tuesday - your life will never be the same again . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairygothmother Posted April 19, 2009 Author Share Posted April 19, 2009 Thanks for all the encouragement everyone. Got the chair, suncream, camera etc ready. Aaaargghh excitement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Good luck. Love the forum name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Congratulations I got mine last week & they are great ..no bother at all have plus 2 Omlet & 3others That is something I need a nice wooden bench...as every afternoon weather permitting they get a little pot of corn and i go and join them..they also put themselves to bed after a couple of nights...so easy peasy I am awaiting some eggs now too.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Watch Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Hi fairygothmother and welcome to the forum. No tips, just ask any questions that arise no matter how small as we've all been there. I had no chicken experience before getting chooks (in fact rubbish at all pets) but chickens are so easy and I love them to bits. Roll on Tuesday..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairygothmother Posted April 20, 2009 Author Share Posted April 20, 2009 thanks, will have to put corn on my shopping order today, and will defo ask any questions on here (and there will be plenty for sure ) Cheers a very excited fairygothmother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katieadams Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Yee hee how exciting!! I only got hens 2 weeks ago but I have a tip - if you have two in the same box, have two people there to get them out when you get them home, we didn't, and our butterfly had done a full tour of the garden before we finally got her under control!!! She was in with mrs little and as soon as the box opened she flew out and led us a merry dance! Hadn't occured to me that one would escape while I lifted the other out or I'd have waited for my husband (he was only locking the car, I just couldn't wait to say hello to them!!). Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sophiex Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 wow lucky you!! make sure that you post some pics! x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgregson Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Very exciting... let us know how tomorrow goes. I'll be keen to hear about your first experiences as ours arrive next week - can't wait!! Sal x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seraphine Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Ooooh so exciting! I'm envious too, ours don't arrive for 5 weeks, we're counting down the days! Can't wait to see pics and here all about your new arrivals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Have they arrived yet FairyGothMother??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairygothmother Posted April 21, 2009 Author Share Posted April 21, 2009 Our girls arrived safely, and exactly the time we were told Maggie was very noisy for the first hour or so, but calmed down after that and we didn't hear much from them apart from a few clucks. By 4 o'clock, Betty had been in the nesting box and laid her first egg!! We were all walking around saying how amazing that was even though i guess thats what they do!! We didn't get anything done at all today, I did try but found myself wandering back out to watch them, which I have to say has been very relaxing. will put some photos up asap. A very proud fairygothmother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Hurrah! glad all is well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Congratulations . Lucky you, getting an egg on day one . Some of us had to wait months . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Congratulations! I hope you did the egg dance? You did know you have to do the egg dance? It's the one where you go leaping round the garden going , just to convince the neighbours (if they weren't already convinced!) that you are quite quite mad! You won't get much done in the next few days either so might as well give in to it, get the sunscreen out along with the sun lounger and just go with it! Looking forward to the pictures BeckyBoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golden egg Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 hello to you all , i am new to all of this but looks fun, have just taken delivery of and really pleased with it , was babysitting my two year old grandson and he thought the boxes were great, now i just have to decide on the chickens, husband arrived home to a lovely surprise, all set up and ready , done by myself, thought i had better as he knew nothing about it, i am sure he will love it, had to fill in his pond and rehome the fish as grandchildren have started arriving, anyway i am waffling , it's excitment you know, will keep watching for tips. good luck with new girls. donna x david-husband empty at presant three grown up kids one grandson one rescue greyhound one field spanial will get the hang of ch aracters soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golden egg Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 hello to fairygothmother how are the girls, have just noticed you are in leigh, just down the road to me, it was a man in the art shop in leigh who first made me consider chickens, he has two in his garden behind the shop, where did you get yours, i am in thorpe bay. donna . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Glad everything went well and you got an egg too! We're not kidding about the egg dance you know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
