redranger Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Having never had chickens before, I was a wee bit scared when I first saw the size of their feet and nails ... however, the 6 that we got are the friendliest bunch we could have asked for, and we have handled them as frequently as possible over the last 5 weeks - now, they are constantly coming to us for attention and they hum as we stroke them This picture shows Clara sitting behind me as she laid her first ever egg - I was truly honoured that she chose to lay there! And in this one, my other half was trying to read a book, but Ruby had other ideas Aren't chickens lovely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katieadams Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 That's the best bookmark I've ever seen!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoice Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Bok bok bok book! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redranger Posted May 19, 2009 Author Share Posted May 19, 2009 It was, of course, a book on chickens, but she was trying to tell us there's no substitute for the real thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C&T Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Lovely pictures - and what lovely friendly chooks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Aww I think they should be put up for the newsletter. here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budgies Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Aren;t they just gorgeous? I'm soooo envious!! So sweet that Clara chose to lay her first egg behind you on the bench - that brings a lump to my throat, how trusting!! And lovely Ruby perched on the book - my girls seemed to think the printed words on the page were food somehow and would peck at the black marks!! Enjoy your lovely ladies!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shibby69 Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 aww lovely pictures! Glad to hear you're enjoying your chooks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 They are fabulous what relaxed girls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmamakeup Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Your girl certainly must trust you to lay her first egg there lol. Bless her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 What lovely pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HENthusiastic Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 What fab pictures. Those girls are obviously a credit to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scramble Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 They are gorgeous.. and sweet and charming too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Do you have to sit there EVERY day?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redranger Posted May 20, 2009 Author Share Posted May 20, 2009 Thanks guys! No Patricia, I don't have to sit there every day, it was a one-off. Maybe she was just a bit nervous about her first lay. Had a nice cup of tea out in the garden this morning with the girls (our usual early morning routine), and the cat also came out to help me keep an eye on them - how sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chillicat Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 I thought it was only cats that sat on things you were trying to read Looks like you have a lovely garden........Hmm, does it say anything in that book about chickens and lovely gardens? I hope Ruby can't read upside down otherwise she'll be getting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redranger Posted May 20, 2009 Author Share Posted May 20, 2009 Hmm yes, garden has been half-devoured by the chooks - roses, sweet peas, mangetout, you name it, gone! - we've had to fence off some areas from them, but it's all good now. They are eyeing up the lettuce and broad beans, but thus far, unable to get to them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisaroo2 Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 They look gorgeous girls and how lucky you are that they are SO friendly!! Am now really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 What brilliant photos . I love that she laid an egg behind you . Watch you don't find an egg on your pillow tomorrow . (Don't laugh, it did happen to someone .) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redranger Posted May 21, 2009 Author Share Posted May 21, 2009 The chooks ahvent been in the house yet - not thru want of trying tho! I dread the day they work out how to use the cat flap... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 I,m sure they.ll find their way into the cat flap sooner or later. Faby pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Lovely photos and your cat Purdy May has lovely colouring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
