sallyj Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 This is Rosie, Emily, Willow, Mabel, The girls making themselves at home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Lovely girls, love the perch in the cube run (as do your girls ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 They are beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 They're lovley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Congratulations, they are gorgeous . I got my new girls today too . A Mendlesham Blue too . They are gorgeous, aren't they . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 I covet your white chicken. What is she and will she lay white eggs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Congratulations, they are gorgeous . I got my new girls today too . A Mendlesham Blue too . They are gorgeous, aren't they . ANH my Bluebelle is the biggest of my chooks and the bottom of the pecking order and as such she is my favourite and gets treats before the others Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xScrunchee Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 They really are lovely looking girls May you enjoy many hours watching them Congratulations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sallyj Posted August 23, 2009 Author Share Posted August 23, 2009 In answer to your question DA, my white hen is a Bovans Amber . She is mostly white but has a bit of light brown on her wings. My Bluebelle, Mabel, is the bossiest but very nosey and friendly with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sallyj Posted August 23, 2009 Author Share Posted August 23, 2009 Thanks for all your lovely comments. I have only had them a week and I am really enjoying having them. The nice weather has helped. I am hoping to get them used to being handled soon. How long should I wait before I try. I know they are still very new and are easily spooked at the moment. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 I am hoping to get them used to being handled soon. How long should I wait before I try. I know they are still very new and are easily spooked at the moment. Any suggestions? Do it now . The easiest way to get used to handling them (for you and them) is to do it at bedtime after they've gone to bed. They'll be drowsy and won't object so much to being picked up. We used to bring one at a time into the house for a cuddle on our laps (on a towel ) . Bribery also works well. If you sit on the ground or on a bench in the garden with handfuls of corn or mealworms they'll soon learn that you = treats . I've been handling my girls (although Poppy has a sore foot so I've had to ) - they are very cuddly and don't object at all . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simone Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 we have had our 3 weeks yesterday, and pick them up everyday, now they just sit in your arms rather than try and flap and get away very loving didnt think i would ever say that about chickens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gelbel Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Any suggestions? I managed to hold Rita twice yesterday. She is my greediest - runs up to me and follows me around in case she misses a morsel. I've only had mine a week and had to SHOW them how lovely corn on the cob was yesterday. Once they got corn bug it was easy - in behind, hands under and up. Only held her for a couple of minutes each time - but just getting her used to be handled. I suspect where Rita leads, my others may follow - although Rita is not the boss - again it's a food thing. My lowest in the pecking order (my lovely, and I suspect favourite, Joy) is very timid so she is going to be a challenge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HENthusiastic Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Lovely girls. I agree, start handling them now. And bribe like mad . Food is the way to a chickens heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sallyj Posted August 23, 2009 Author Share Posted August 23, 2009 Thanks for all your advice on handling them. I shall try tonight after they have been in bed for a while if you know what i mean! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Oh they look so gorgeous. I love the photo of them on the perch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
