katieadams Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 I like Donna - she looks like she's been dip dyed, darker and darker towards her head!! Very pretty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Lovely girls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted April 21, 2009 Author Share Posted April 21, 2009 Well they have just reluctantly gone to bed (I used the torch light tip to tempt them in). I've already learnt so much about them and their personalities. Rose - She's the adventurous one! She was the one who explored the run the most, and was first in the cube. Martha - She's quiet and reserved, but a real forager, she's had loads of tasty worms already. Sarah-Jane - Definitely established herself as top chook, but not the brightest! She was the only one that had to be assisted into bed (much to her disguist!) Donna - She wants to be top chook, and was first to the grub, she's also a little more flighty than the others, and thought that the glug was a great place to sit! Sadly, she seems to be bottom chook, as all the other girls have tried to boss her about (nothing worrying thankfully) I'm an exhausted chicken mummy now, so off to watch a bit of actually telly (instead of chook TV!) and then off to bed (to worry probably!) Speak soon, and thanks for the welcome you've given the girls! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Thanks for posting the pictures. They are lovely girls. Sleep well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Lovley ladies!!! Sara-Jane is gorgeous! Well done of your first day as a new chicken mummy! You deserve a lazy evening in front of the telly as I bet you will be up early in the morning! 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 . Glad you got the personally delivered - waiting another night would have been torture . Lovely photos and beautiful girls . (Love their names!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Gosh sounds a long day u had ...glad it all sorted itself out & congratulations on your wonderful cube and the gorgeous chickens..they will love their cube. I got my last week and after 2 nights of posting them in they go in by themselves...seems like they have been with us ages & agree I spotted personality traits in them straight away and they have nt changed..Bluebelle is matron..but ur pics are great Enjoy indie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busybird Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Great photo's Martha is gorgeous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazzarina Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Hurray! I'm so glad you got them yesterday. They look like lovely girls, and it'll be great to see how their personalities develop. Happy chicken watching! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 I'm so glad it worked out in the end and the girls look gorgeous. What a great mix you have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgregson Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Congratulations on becoming a chicken mummy! Hope they're settling in nicely - any tops tips for a newbie would be appreciated as we get ours on Monday Sal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted April 23, 2009 Author Share Posted April 23, 2009 Congratulations on becoming a chicken mummy! Hope they're settling in nicely - any tops tips for a newbie would be appreciated as we get ours on Monday Sal Sal, I'm so sorry for the delay, I have lost my last 2 evenings to chicken watching!! My advice would be to clear your social calendar of everything for a few days! On a more serious front, prepare to be paranoid about everything ie. is their poo too soft, is she preening or scratching, is Donna (most affectionate but bottom chook) being picked on, will the dog ever accept them etc etc etc I would also get some grapes in, as they are great for encouraging hand feeding, to start to tame them. Both Rose and Donna will take food from our hands. Sarah-Jane and Martha are having none of it yet. A great decision to have them though, and I hope you and your girls will be very happy! Debs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairygothmother Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 We got ours Tuesday, and we love them. All three have started laying, its so exciting. Have fun!! Fairygothmother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted April 23, 2009 Author Share Posted April 23, 2009 We got ours Tuesday, and we love them. All three have started laying, its so exciting. Have fun!!Fairygothmother I am so jealous!!! There is no sign of my 4 laying yet! I'm glad for you though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgregson Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Thanks Debs Am looking forward to them arriving but now feeling apprehensive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Thanks Debs Am looking forward to them arriving but now feeling apprehensive! Thats totally normal, don't worry. It will be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Glad its going well my cocker spaniel will never get to be friends of the chickens ..he is licking his lips...and I have allowed him a few minutes whinning by them , they dont seem stressed as i think they are so young and then i shut the dog back in doors(more cos I cant stand his whinnig). SO now he is starting to get fed up with looking at them...what i am trying to say is i wouldnt trust particularly ur terrier as i think he isnt young Saying all that my sisters jack russell is really good and goes in the run and hasnt eaten any chickens at all(but he is a youngster) The poos do change sloppy hard there is a thread on here somewhere?? sure someone will come along Good luck sounds like u r all settled and if it makes u feel better i am waiting for my 1st egg..I keep looking in the nest box every day!! indie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
