chick wiggle Posted December 15, 2009 Author Share Posted December 15, 2009 I love them all, but have the softest spots for Chickpea and Noodle Glad you are OK now Sandie Thanks SC. I dont want to unwarrantedly get your sympathy, although much appreciated, I haven't been poorly (touch wood) just a horrendous couple of weeks at work, 12 and 15 hour days, up at 4am and 5am etc, just been dog tired. work seems to be slowing down for xmas now, so hopefully will get a few days off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 I love them all, but have the softest spots for Chickpea and Noodle Glad you are OK now Sandie Thanks SC. I dont want to unwarrantedly get your sympathy, although much appreciated, I haven't been poorly (touch wood) just a horrendous couple of weeks at work, 12 and 15 hour days, up at 4am and 5am etc, just been dog tired. work seems to be slowing down for xmas now, so hopefully will get a few days off. Still we have missed you Make sure you get your rest, I know how exhausting working long hours can be. Sending restful hugs ((Hugs)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted December 15, 2009 Author Share Posted December 15, 2009 Thanks SC, long hours are a killer this time of year especially. Sooner i win the lottery and get my smallholding and quit work the better eh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Shirl Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Lovely, Chick Wiggle. They are all simply beautiful. Glad to know that you have not been ill. Hope work calms down for you now, and you get some rest. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Lovely picture CW, I love that one when they are climbing the ramp, and when they are taunting the big girls through the fence . Baby and Noodle are my favourites with Pickle a close second I think. But I'll prob change my mind again next week with the next photos . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted December 16, 2009 Author Share Posted December 16, 2009 Ive just had the most wonderful cuddle with Baby just before she went to bed, she was practically asleep in my hands ahh big sighhhhhh, i love my cuddles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Awww. I think you should have a fan club party so we can all cuddle them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Bagsy Noodle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted December 18, 2009 Author Share Posted December 18, 2009 She would eat you out of house and home Koojie, shes a greedy little madam, always the first to your hand if theres any food to be had ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Ooh I meant bagsy a cuddle at your party that we're inviting ourselves to! Noodle would have to compete with my Piggy Sioux! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted December 18, 2009 Author Share Posted December 18, 2009 Ooo, am I having a party? Great, just bring a bottle and a chook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 OK Plum - Chickle's up for it! Pimms anyone (we could pretend it's summer)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted December 19, 2009 Author Share Posted December 19, 2009 I've plenty of ice for your drinks at the moment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 As long as it's chicken poo free . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted December 19, 2009 Author Share Posted December 19, 2009 Oh well, now your just been picky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Did somebody mention Pimms O'clock? *pricks up ears* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 Oh well, now your just been picky! Oh we have plenty of Pimms to spare - I'll bring a couple for you Mostin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 Right you bring the Pimms and I'm bringing cos I know mozzy will fight me for baby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 You're right there Plum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted December 20, 2009 Author Share Posted December 20, 2009 Ooo , Pimms and poo ice cubes mm mm mmmm Im liking your Pimms radar Mozzy Plum, that is one gorgeous, beautiful chook - look forward to meeting her (and keeping her mwah ha ha ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted December 29, 2009 Author Share Posted December 29, 2009 Well, normally, when I let the big girls out to play, the babies are allowed into the big run and really enjoy it. i have also allowed the occasional big girl into the babies run and all seemed fine. So, yesterday, I thought right, I let the big girls into the garden and then opened the door for the babies to go and join them. They did, and all went well, as you can see from the piccies. Apart from the occasional bit of interest from a couple of the big girls, it went better than I imagined. So, when it was time to get them back into the run ( which went surprisingly well) they all mingled together and ate their supper fine. I was thrilled and had visions of them all living together happily ever after. Oh how stupid of me! Today I let the babies into the big run and after a calm 10 mins, all of a sudden Blossom attacked Sweetpea and then Angel and there were white feathers everywhere! Sweetpea and Angel made a dash for their part of the run, quickly followed by Pickle. I caught Noodle and Baby and popped them back too. Is it a case of 1 step forward 2 steps back or should I just leave them as 2 seperate flocks.? Is it too soon to give up? Just realised how long a ramble this is, but opinions or ideas would be most welcome. Heres some piccies to make up for it Angel - forever the poser Pickle and Sweetpea Baby Noodle And look, they were fine yesterday all happily in the garden! Although I suppose they did sort of stay in their own little groups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 I'm still in love with your chickens. They'll stay in their groups in the garden for ages. Mine still do. I would say persevere in the run but have a water pistol ready but it wouldn't be kind in this weather. Why not carry on with the mingling in the garden for longer and introduce food in the garden so they can run away easily. I reckon keep going you are doing fine. I can see me sitting on that chair sipping Pimms. The others can have the wall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted December 29, 2009 Author Share Posted December 29, 2009 Thanks Plum. I can often be found sitting on that chair with a pimms or more likely hot chocolate in this weather I dont let the babies in the garden very often because its so wet and poor little pickle is hardly half an inch of the ground as it is I think i probably started too soon and should wait till spring. It was just that I had this week off work. I probably will persevere with short bursts of mixing in the run and maybe pop Blossom into solitary if she does it again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 Sandie, I would suggest treats alongside one another whilst divided for a few days. Then try the divide and conquer free range approach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 I agree, if you have one of two of the big girls who are more docile with the babies, just put those in with them. You don't have to mix them all at once. think of chicken chess, or chicken juggling . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
