Funny Feathers Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 I can't believe the girls are here! Managed to get them home without major mishap and with the addition of an egg(!) They've spent the afternoon pottering about their run in the sunshine, with us as an appreciative audience. But oh, they are in a state, bless them! D'Arcy, the biggest and bossiest by far, looks in the best shape, but even she looks tatty. Pomme, Pippin and Reinette are much smaller, thinner and have far less feathers. Even in this awful state, you can still see their different characters coming through and they've definitely been giving us the once over and checking us out. Getting them in to the eglu was interesting too - Pomme the quietest, was in there straight away, but the others took some gentle persuasion and at one point I thought D'Arcy was settling herself in the corner of the run for the night! Luckily, even she got the message finally and we haven't heard a peep from them since. I wonder what tomorrow will bring... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus Arran Chooks Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 Aaaawww, poor wee tooties!! But, well done you. Im sure they will look lovely again soon. Have you seen the little knitted jumpers for ex-batts? Congratulations, sleepless night ahead I bet! Anjx Arr 12th May Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*mummy_hen* Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 We want to see pictures of the new arrivals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tidygirlsuk Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 congratulations, photos please ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Congratulations . They sound lovely . Photos please, as soon as you like . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Congratulations and for a happy future for some hard working hens....good luck would love to see some pics too..it intrigues me as to what state the birds are in after such a hard life....am sure they will enjoy the sunshine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 oooh another Cambs chook owner! Welcome! Hope the new girls have settled and look forward to the pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xenacathy Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Hi I am so pleased that it all went well and they have settled in ok. I must admit that I am dreading the state mine may be in. Well done - you have done such a good thing. Roll on next Saturday for mine. xxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funny Feathers Posted April 27, 2009 Author Share Posted April 27, 2009 As requested, here are some photos of the girls since their arrival on Saturday. The photos still don't make it clear how poorly looking these girlies are - it doesn't look like it, but there are lots of places where there are no feathers at all! Anyway, they have wormed their way in to the family's affections completely and are just delightful. They put themselves to bed last night without any bother and have now given us 5 lovely brown eggs which my daughter put to good use in a delicious victoria sponge yesterday - yummy cakes, here we come! Hope the next lot of photos show a real improvement. Thanks for all your good wishes. Watch this space... D'Arcy Pippin Reinette Pomme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Aww, bless them, they look so sweet . The pale combs are a real give away, aren't they . I bet we won't recognise them in a few weeks . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevtheplumber Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 hi im in st.neots and ordered the eglu this afternoon but couldnt get the chickens, where abouts are you getting yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xenacathy Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Hi The photos are great. They look lovely, even without too many feathers. How sweet. x I have now got my set up and everything is ready for Saturday. 4 sleeps to go Take care. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tidygirlsuk Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Great pics Funny Feathers. How exciting for you Xenacathy. Happy chook shopping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
