zmurffi Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 At last I have my 3 chickens. Sister Mary Clarence, Sister Euphemia & Sister Wendy (known as Tikka, Korma and Kebab). I collected them yesterday evening and they went straight into the Eglu for bed. Very quiet night. At 7.15 this morning I opened the door to the Eglubut they stayed put. I gave them food and water and still they stayed inside. Evevtually after about an hour they slowly emerged but keep going back inside at the slightest noise or movement in the garden. They are not the prettiest of hens a Light sussex cross who just looks light a dirty white one, A speckled one (think its a Cuckoo Maran) and the best of the bunch French Copper Maran who has black feathers that shine almost dark iridesent green in the sunlight. But we all love them just as they are. Not sure who is in charge yet, they have all come from the same place and are used to being together. They are 18-20 weeks apparently. Hope they start to lay soon. I am so excited - I can't stop watching them, have put a chair near the run - hope I am not upsetting them. Will try and sort some photos when I can work out how to so it. Going to have a coffe and sit down and watch again. He he. "The Convent" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scramble Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 Congratulations on the new chickens They sound lovely I'm glad that you mentioned pictures... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katieD Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 congratulations on your new girls! wont be long until they have got used to you- especially when they realise you have treats! happy chicken watching! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simone Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 welcome we only had ours a week today great to sit and watch them, seems like they have been here for ever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 Congrats on the new girls can't wait for the pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 Well done they are great to keep and will obviously reward you with some deilcious eggs good luck indie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmurffi Posted August 8, 2009 Author Share Posted August 8, 2009 Thanks everyone - they are in the run now and have settled down to an afternoon nap in the sun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CluckyBucks Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 You gotta love them, warts and all Congratulations, im sure they are enjoying your company as much as you are enjoying theiers xx xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
