Chicken Boy Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 Hi All, Just wanted to pop a quick post to say hi and that our new Eglu Go and 3 Black Rocks were delivered on Friday. Always wanted to keep Chickens, and after a visit from a friend who keeps them a few weeks back decided to take the plunge. They seem to be settling in well, and I was very suprised to find two eggs in the nest box yesterday morning. Just cleaned them out after lunch today and found another one thats been laid today, so very chuffed! I was told I wouldn't get eggs for another 4 weeks, so I'm quite pleased, though I don't expect them every day at this stage. Our hens are called Hetty, Daisy and Chick Chick (guess which one our three year old son named?). All in all, I'm really excited to have them, and have been getting the backyard secured to allow them to free range properly. Looking forward to reading more posts on here and learning stuff from you guys. Cheers, Dan AKA Chicken Boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerbluebadger Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 Welcome to the super world of chicken keeping! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 Welcome to the Forum Chicken Boy Congrats on your new arrivals, we would love to see pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 Welcome to the forum You won't regret getting them! they tend to become addictive I'm with Debs ... we need to see photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Boy Posted January 10, 2010 Author Share Posted January 10, 2010 Ok, so popped downstairs and took a few piccies of the Chooks. Hetty and Chick Chick (still not sold on that name!): Daisy being antisocial: Chick Chick is by far the most bold and inquisitve: (Let me know if I need to tweak picture sizes) Done it for you - Egluntyne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 Hi Chicken boy, and welcome to the forum. The pictures are great, and your chickens look gorgeous. Chick chick looks like a right cheeky girl! and I love her name! We could always put it to the vote you know, but I figure you would be out voted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Boy Posted January 10, 2010 Author Share Posted January 10, 2010 Hi Chicken boy, and welcome to the forum.The pictures are great, and your chickens look gorgeous. Chick chick looks like a right cheeky girl! and I love her name! We could always put it to the vote you know, but I figure you would be out voted It's true, she is a bit mental. I cannot do anything with the run or Eglu without her having a go at the 10 fat 'worms' wiggling away... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 Inquisitive little madams arnt they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 They look lovely CB, a good choice Welcome to the mad world of chickens, just come and ask if you need any help on anything Be warned they are very addictive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 It's exciting starting out and the best thing is it stays that way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliveb Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 Hello and welcome to a great world of chicken watching, hours of fun and fresh eggs to boot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debbier Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 Hiya, I'm not a million miles away from you: welcome to the mad world of chickens When I was a youngster, I named my hamster Hammy, so I can entirely sympathise with your son's choice of name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chunkin Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 I had a Hammy too! No Chick Chick though... yet Lovely photos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutti Frutti Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 Fantastic! All this fun and eggs too Welcome to the happy world of chicken keeping (not that I've been here that long myself ). And I really like the names! Is Daisy a little younger than your other two? You know that Chick Chick has stuck now, don't you? Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 Welcome from me too and I have to agree with the others - Chick Chick it is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 They are all beautiful but particularly Chick Chick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Boy Posted January 10, 2010 Author Share Posted January 10, 2010 Fantastic! All this fun and eggs too Welcome to the happy world of chicken keeping (not that I've been here that long myself ). And I really like the names! Is Daisy a little younger than your other two? You know that Chick Chick has stuck now, don't you? Love it! I think she may be. She's a touch bigger in size than the other two, but her wattle and comb is smaller. Not sure if thats an indicator of age or not? I know for a fact that Chick Chick (See? You've got me doing it now!) is laying, as she tucked herself away this afternoon and layed a nice sized egg. Not sure about the others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
