Jules. Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Looking back over my 2 years on the forum it seem to me how things have moved on loads. Firstly it was all eglu talk, then exciting cube talk, then the turn came of the WIRs! Now it seems like the main discussions are hatching chicks & dispatching chickens for food. What will we be talknig about this time next year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 funny thing I did mention this to a friend that all the talk ais about hatching lately.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moochoo Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 It's fabulous how we've all grown in confidence. We start off not knowing our wattles from our elbows and now we're fully fledged chicken keepers. Ever day still seems to be a learning curve. There's never a boring day with chickens! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 We're approaching my chook keeping anniversary, my first five chickens came home on August 8th last year. Who would've thought that less than a year later I'd have 8 hybrids, 3 ex-batts, 3 meat boys, 4 girls I hatched myself, a Silkie & her 4 Brahma chicks, 9 pure breed chicks in my brooder and 24 eggs incubating in the garage Let me be a warning to others! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Yep its a slippery slope thats for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moochoo Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 You're just a bad influence I wonder how many of us have stuck with the original hens they had at the beginning without adding more? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 ANH has and I think Yolky has, I bet there are more but not very many more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 I reckon that Tasha has the prize for fastest flock growth It seems like only yesterday you were getting your first girls and collected my run converter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 yes Tasha it's all your fault... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yolky Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Yes ANH and myself are the only sane ones who still only have their original flock I have to say one of the reasons is that my three girls get on so well and make hardly any noise that I am a little frightened to rock the boat and add any. I don't want to upset the neighbours. We have had a good think about having some chicks, especially when Peaches was broody earlier in the spring and I do keep seeing beautiful bantams that I would love. I do have a feeling my flock may grow next year. My youngest will be at school in Sept and so I will need more things to take my time up. I don't know if it counts but I have gained 2 guinea pigs since joining the forum and I was inspired to get them by reading the guinea pig section of the forum. I have really enjoyed watching everyone elses flocks grow, seeing pics of chicks and new hens. I have lived vicariously through you all, especially Tasha...who I think may eventually turn her whole back garden into a chicken run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Yes ANH and myself are the only sane ones who still only have their original flock I have to say one of the reasons is that my three girls get on so well and make hardly any noise that I am a little frightened to rock the boat and add any. I don't want to upset the neighbours. I was going "me, me ", then saw Tasha's and your posts . I've not expanded for just the same reasons as you . Also, my WIR is fabulous but I think it would be a bit small for 5 . Although, as I'm lucky if I get one egg a day at the moment, I have been pondering whether I should get two new girls . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 I am off to Salisbury auction next month and also have a lavender pekin cockerel to be collected at the end of the summer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 seriously cracked up then, you didn't even sound guilty at all :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 I am off to Salisbury auction next month Noooooo Shall I bring round the white jacket with long sleeves for OH? seriously cracked up then, you didn't even sound guilty at all :lol: Seriously Cooks, she has no conscience! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 He has taken to mumbling and wandering around the house I should feel guilty......but strangely don't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Oh my goodness.. it's happened... she's ADDICTED! Quick Cooks, help me with the leather straps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Quick Cooks, help me with the leather straps! Careful Redwing, she's restraining you because she's after a chicken of fate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Cooks, any visits to me will be a strictly 'bags left at the door' affair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Oh my goodness.. it's happened... she's ADDICTED! Quick Cooks, help me with the leather straps! she's so handy with DIY though she'd get out of them in a jiffy with some ikea implement!.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Cooks, any visits to me will be a strictly 'bags left at the door' affair who meeeeeeeeeeee???? pure picture of innocence I am! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Oh my goodness.. it's happened... she's ADDICTED! Quick Cooks, help me with the leather straps! she's so handy with DIY though she'd get out of them in a jiffy with some ikea implement!.. mine have got teeth marks on where I chew on them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tidygirlsuk Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 This post is making me giggle. Well done to those who have stuck to there orginal chickens. I'm not one of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Cooks, any visits to me will be a strictly 'bags left at the door' affair who meeeeeeeeeeee???? pure picture of innocence I am! that`s why I am coming too Tasha! Cooks will distract you and I will stuff a pekin or two up my jumper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 do I have to tap dance again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 This post is making me giggle. Well done to those who have stuck to there orginal chickens. I'm not one of them. Me neither - though I would get more if I wasn't restricted by our postage stamp garden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
