Martin B Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 I see you're still demonstrating your late-night dedication to Omlet Martin Yep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 Where is Em do you think? Out with her chickens maybe...... possibly........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 I hope Emma doesn't mind me posting this. I don't know which is which though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted November 5, 2006 Author Share Posted November 5, 2006 (edited) Where is Em do you think? Out with her chickens maybe...... possibly........ YES I AM!!!! Up early this morning - 5.50 to be exact, let girls out of Eglu & into run. Spangle came out first, closely followed by the rest. Gave them some more food in an old plastic icecream tub which Mojo then kicked over and........we have our second egg!!! Flump obviously couldnt wait to get back into the nesting box & just laid it outside the eglu & then carried on scratching around It weighed in at 75g - well done Flump! (Yes i did do the egg dance!!) Edited November 5, 2006 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted November 5, 2006 Author Share Posted November 5, 2006 Thanks Martin you are fab!!! Flump is on the left & Mojo is on the right! As you can see they will need a lot of love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 Oh, the poor little scraggy feathered darlings They'll settle in super fast though with such a wonderful new home and family and will blossom in no time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 Oh! Bless their little hearts! They are just gorgeous, (in a scraggly kind of way). Give them all some sweetcorn and hugs from me xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 Emma they are delightful - dont you just wanna hug them? (I do). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 Oh! Bless their little hearts! They are just gorgeous, (in a scraggly kind of way). I agree, I want to buy them little woolie jumpers to keep them warm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted November 5, 2006 Author Share Posted November 5, 2006 Oh! Bless their little hearts! They are just gorgeous, (in a scraggly kind of way). I agree, I want to buy them little woolie jumpers to keep them warm I have kind of knitted some rectangles and intend to sew 2 rectangles together at strategic points in a vague attempt at making a jumpery affair to keep them warm Dont worry i will take pics for your amusement!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 Hi Emma, Congratulations on your new arrivals - they are so lucky to have found themselves such a loving new family to take care of them. Love their names too! Looking forward to hearing progress reports, and seeing pictures of their new outfits! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 Aaaww, they look lovely Emma. What little poppets - they'll feather up in no time - give them plenty of protein, like meal worms to help with growing the feathers. CX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 It brough tears to my eyes seeing how straggly they look, thank goodness you have them now Just goes to show what amazing creatures they are that they can still lay after being treated the way they have. Very humbling. Can't wait to see their progress back to how they should be. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 Hello Sweetie Girls Its so good to see some more ex batteries having a most wonderful life - you are going to have such fun with streching and scratching and pottering about! Love Jewel and Reepicheep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted November 5, 2006 Author Share Posted November 5, 2006 Thanks for all your good wishes guys they are really making me smile!! I may well just start a blog! OMG we now have 3 eggs!!! We think Mojo laid this one as she was squatting a bit and spent mucho time in Eglu today!! Weighs in at 66g - well done Mojo!!! Ok need to go and make tea for the babies now. They are having a warm mixture of egg shell, layers mash & mealworms but hey if it keeps 'em healthy and gets 'em feathered up so be it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 Oh bless em! Aren't they amazing? Just think how much better they are going to be feeling after a few days with you! How are they adapting to their new lifestyle then Em? Come on! We want details! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 3 eggs wow. Sounds like they are settling in well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 They're lovely Emma - they'll soon look beautiful with all the loving care and attention. any spare eggs? (- Devil dog has just knocked a box of 6 onto the floor and eaten 3 before we could get there ) I'll be over tomorrow..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 The look lovely - bedraggled, but gorgeous! I must insist on more photos though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 3 eggs in 24 hours Em - that's more than I've had from my 7 in a week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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buffie Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 Lovely I've sent you some PM's Em and also popped it in my blog, if that's not ok let me know So pleased for you and for the girls! BBxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted November 6, 2006 Author Share Posted November 6, 2006 Well even though im not at work today & had to get up early, my OH beat me to opening the eglu! The girls all peeped out and then stretched their legs & wings. When i got downstairs to say my good mornings to them, Spangle was in the eglu, came back in 5 mins she was still in the eglu... 5 mins later we have our 4th egg!!! :dance: Spangle made the complete set this morning!!! :clap: Weighed in at 76g!! It does have a large number or ridges on it but it still looks great!! Lesley you do not have a devil dog - just an over excited furry teenager! (& if she needs a doggy holiday she is always welcome here!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 Congratulations Emma and Mo The girls are gorgeous They'll soon get new feathers now you're looking after them Sorry to post this so late after the event but I try to keep away from the PC at the weekends as I am on it all week at work You are lucky to get so many eggs so soon, we only get that many from our 2 in a week. It will be lovely to see them blossom with all the love and care they deserve and I know you will both give them Keep on posting lots of pics PS Love the names and the fab purple eglu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooner.girl Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 Can i add my congrats as well?! I'm sure you'll get them looking lovely soon. Do add more pictures. 4 eggs so soon! Thats great. And a purple eglu? Thats what all the best people have! I want to rescue some ex bats! Just got to persuade the husband now..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
