Goff Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 (edited) We have been to collect our new (and first ever) chooks today. They seem to have settled in very well so far! They are Gingernut Rangers and we have named them Elvira, Mina and Lilith Our English Bull Terrier Dolcie isnt too sure though, she was quaking when they first arrive, but is getting used to them now. Here's some pics: Youan just see Dolcie having a good nosey at the back! Edited October 4, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 They are lovely Goff, congratulations Hopefully it wont be long before you get your first egg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Congratulations. Looks lovely and clean in there - not for long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenfreek Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Congratulations. Looks lovely and clean in there - not for long I was just thinking the same thing.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 They are lovely, congratulations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 They are lovely! Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CluckyBucks Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Well done they look lovely and so does thier cosy coop xx xx P.s, welcome to the wonderful world of chicken keeping ^^ x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Lovely pictures. Smashing names. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Oh they are sooo cute, they already look at home. And, your little hen house is the same as mine; Except, sad person that I am, i painted it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goff Posted October 4, 2009 Author Share Posted October 4, 2009 Oh they are sooo cute, they already look at home. And, your little hen house is the same as mine; Except, sad person that I am, i painted it! That looks lovely! Just a quick question too. One of the hens is pecking at anothers tail feathers. She hasn't pulled any out yet, and the other hen doesn't seem bothered by it, but she's been doing it ever since we got them home. Is this just something they do to establish a pecking order? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 They could be establishing the pecking order, keep an eye on it and if it continues try squirting the offender with a water pistol or plant sprayer on jet setting every time she pecks. It should stop her in her tracks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goff Posted October 4, 2009 Author Share Posted October 4, 2009 They could be establishing the pecking order, keep an eye on it and if it continues try squirting the offender with a water pistol or plant sprayer on jet setting every time she pecks. It should stop her in her tracks! Thanks! Ill give it a try if she is still doing it. She doesn't seem to be hurting the other one, but ill keep an eye on it just in case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henriette Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Lovely new chickens and a smashing house and chicken area. Looks a bit 5 star to me!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Lovely photos - hope you don't have to wait too long for eggs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goff Posted October 5, 2009 Author Share Posted October 5, 2009 We had 2 eggs when we got up this morning, then my son called me at 4pm and said we had another 2!! We only got the girls yesteray afternoon so im really chuffed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Wow, that was fast . Congratulations . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fur 'n' Feathers Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 They are gorgeous! What clean feet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henriette Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Must be very contented chooks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goff Posted October 7, 2009 Author Share Posted October 7, 2009 Oh they are sooo cute, they already look at home. And, your little hen house is the same as mine; Except, sad person that I am, i painted it! And after seeing your lovely hen house in a pen, my OH has now decided he's going to build one for our girls house too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Hes building a WIR? Wow, that was quick work, well done It will be great, everything is sooo much easier with a WIR, cleaning, changing water, filling the feeders etc. Keep us posted because we do like progress photos on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
