toonfamily Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 well its been 5 days since we got the hens and I am loving it. I'm a youth worker so come home late in the evening but have been getting up at 6am to spend time with them. they free range in the afternoon when the kids and hubby are home. Day 1 - Gizmo is rather inquisitive!! Day 3 - WE let them free range in the garden and they loved it The dog chased them the first time but now they are respecting each other. was a bit scary though. I never knew i could scream so loud. but they don't care about him anymore. the peck soon out him in his place. lol We have built a walk in run on the allotment and are off too Melton Farm Market this saturday to see what we can find. I am really enjoying my hens and can't believe we are expanding so quickly. I am hoping we get an egg soon. My toddler is bursting to find one. he checks every morning and the look of disapointment on his face. The time will come and I hope I get a pic to remember it by! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toonfamily Posted June 3, 2009 Author Share Posted June 3, 2009 Sorry the pics are huge. still getting the hang of this, must remember to edit them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 What great pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 I'm sure a mod will be along soon to tidy up a bit Lovely girls - hope you get your first egg soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toonfamily Posted June 3, 2009 Author Share Posted June 3, 2009 The welcoming commitee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Lovely girls! I have a lhasa too, and just loves them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgregson Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Love the pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budgies Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 What great pictures, so glad you're enjoying your new ladies! They just such good fun aren't they? Thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Great photos - glad you're enjoying the girls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 I have edited them for you Toon Family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Palmer Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Lovely photos. It all looks great fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egg Lou Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Congratulations and Super pics! Your grass looks great but it won't last Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toonfamily Posted June 4, 2009 Author Share Posted June 4, 2009 haha yes my grass is taking a beating. they scratch away at it. plan on mowing it this weekend and moving the EGLU around a bit. Thank you for editing my pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Be careful at Melton market, there are lots of nice hens but when I was there a few weeks back there were a few cockerels being described by their owners as hens and also a few ill looking birds There are some bargains to be had just keep your head screwed on and keep your wits about you (in saying that I impulse bought two Pekins there ) You need a green card to bid for anything, these cost £2 and are available from the office, if you don't have a card you can't buy anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...