chocchick Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 I went away for the weekend and left OH with the chickens Apparently on Saturday night Katy went missing and OH had to go round all the neighbours looking for her, including ones we've never met, but couldn't find her. He didn't tell me as I was miles away, there was nothing I could do and I would probably worry just a little He got up at first light the next morning ( ) in a desperate attempt to search for her in daylight only to find when it became daylight a strange moving bump under the omlet Winter cover and Katy emerging from underneath. I've set up an extra shelter with the old cover and she must have squeezed between the layers because she couldn't get to bed as Megan and Abbie were shut in the run while he went out (Megan likes flying off and exploring). Funny chicken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 Choccy at least she had the sense to find somewhere safe to sleep, I bet you OH had a sleepless night worrying about how he was going to tell you he had lost Katy............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted January 15, 2007 Author Share Posted January 15, 2007 He normally won't get up until about lunchtime, I think that speaks volumes..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 Oh poor thing............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 - poor OH! I'm glad it had a happy ending Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 Phew! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 Great story Can you imagine the conversations your neighbours had after meeting your OH for the very first time, searching for his lost chicken! (Sorry, this thought really tickled me! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 Great story Can you imagine the conversations your neighbours had after meeting your OH for the very first time, searching for his lost chicken! (Sorry, this thought really tickled me! ) hee hee... can just imagine the neighbours faces after he'd gone and they'd closed their front doors can you!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 ":roll: Nutter! " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted January 16, 2007 Author Share Posted January 16, 2007 Apparently one guy asked if it was a live chicken OH was tempted to be sarcastic and say "no my roast dinner escaped from the oven" He didn't though Even better, can you imagine the neigbours asking if he found our chicken... "Oh yes, turns out she was under the run cover" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 Oh dear, that made me laugh! Thanks Choccie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 That's brilliant Choccster! I am glad that she was found; is OH sulking now because he had to get up early? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 Brilliant are you ever going to let it go that he was outwitted by a chicken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted January 17, 2007 Author Share Posted January 17, 2007 He just goes quiet.... I think OH was just relieved. Think how I would have reacted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 Apparently one guy asked if it was a live chicken OH was tempted to be sarcastic and say "no my roast dinner escaped from the oven" He didn't though Even better, can you imagine the neigbours asking if he found our chicken... "Oh yes, turns out she was under the run cover" hee hee made me chuckle !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 That bit made me laugh too Chelsea At least he found Katy safe and well Choccy! I think Geri would always try the back door first to see if she can get into the utility if she got stuck outside A xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fowlbird Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Reminds me of the time we went to shut up the chooks and they were missing from the garden. We assumed a fox had taken them and that was it... went to bed but I couldn't sleep properly. All night long I imagined I could hear them making their chook chook chook noise... got up in the morning - two hens on the patio table - they'd been partying all night! the only thing we could think was that they'd hidden under the ancient red camellia with all the ivy undergrowth and decided not to respond when we called. They haven't done it since... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Lovely story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fowlbird Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 it still makes me laugh but it could have had a nasty ending, Egluntine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
