Busybird Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Chickens are harder to photograph than childrenNot everyone appreciates that elusive good photo of a chicken when it is achievedFriends appreciate a box of fresh eggs more than a bottle of wineIt is foolish to try to quickly dodge free ranging chickens on muddy ground when trying to put treats in their runChickens offer no sympathy to slaves sprawled on muddy ground but climb over them to get to spilt treats There are more delicious egg dishes than I could have imagined BCTime passes worryingly quickly when watching chickens at play Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 I have learned that I am not the only one who imitates chickens, and copies what they "say" back to them. There was a marvellous moment in Koojies garden where we both copied one of her girls in unison, and then fell about laughing The realisation that I'm not the only daft person with chickens was a truly wonderful moment! And dust baths can be tricky too. I consider myself mite and louse free after a couple of falls into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northstarred Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 What a wonderful thread - and at the same time! I've learnt that the words budget and chicken do not sit together well, that mealworms are worth facing up to a very large labrador for (chooks won hands down), that it's normal to sob my heart out when leaving a poorly hen at the vets not knowing if she's coming home (she did ) that sourcing hemp bedding in Manchester needs a whole day of research, that chickens are quick to learn new things (tapping insistently on the back door when treats are missing is the latest!) and that without these forums I would have been utterly lost - thanks xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 that chickens, apart from EVERTHING everyone has said, are not only NOT stupid, they actually have very long memories. Just loving this thread, I too talk back "Ni ne nighty Miney hen" always get a "ni ne nity mumeee" back! that chickens have very very long necks and stretchy bodies, that doing away with the tray, putting the bread in the soup and holding it up high, does NOT make it safe from the stretchy hen and that souped bread makes a hell of a mess on your top that the hens think is great too Any one else did that I would be cross. Chickens alter your sense of humour, lots of "bad behaviour" makes you laugh or smile with happiness! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiler33 Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 I've learned in the short space of 5 days that chickens really are lovable (all this from someone who has a phobia of chicken's feet - I just don't look at them!). The chickens all have their own little personalities; some are outgoing, some shy, some cheeky. I've also learned they will all snuggle into the nest box together at night time - forget the perch. They were as cosy as could be this evening when I went to 'tuck them in'!!! They seem to take turns in being on the bottom as each night there's been a different one lying there with the others piled on top ! Even though it may not seem like it following my regular daft questions, I am learning a lot from you too - this is the BEST forum ever! Many many thanks from me, my husband and my chooks - big round of applause to you all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4Clucks-minusOne Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 I've learnt that it isn't a good idea to climb up scaffold (we're self building) with a forgotten egg in your pocket. Then to lean against the said scaffold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Shirl Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 I've learnt that it isn't a good idea to climb up scaffold (we're self building) with a forgotten egg in your pocket. Then to lean against the said scaffold. You only do that once. I sat on an egg in my pocket. Never done it since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 I've learnt that it isn't a good idea to climb up scaffold (we're self building) with a forgotten egg in your pocket. Then to lean against the said scaffold. You only do that once. I sat on an egg in my pocket. Never done it since. Shirl is right, one way or another we've all been there.... but only once Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Haven't done that yet! Ewww, mouldy one - phewiffy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riven Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 I've learned that explaining to your OH why you need a cube and 'more' chickens is not easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Shirl Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 I've learned that explaining to your OH why you need a cube and 'more' chickens is not easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riven Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 I won though Had leftover money from an OU course and he had said 'treat yourself.... Haven't mentioned the 3 extra chickens I ordered yet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riven Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 and while I plan to sell the eglu to recoup some money it might be nice if it didn't sell.. mind you, our garden is 14 foot by 30 foot so not large! But what can be better than more hens? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutti Frutti Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 I've learned to gloss over conversations about the cost per egg! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 I've learned to gloss over conversations about the cost per egg! Can appreciate that one, when I last worked it out it was about £4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellykelly Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 I've learnt that my husband isn't the big 'chicken hater' he claims to be. I often find him outside playing and chatting away with the chickens. He won't admit that he loves them just as much as I do, but I know he does! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Shirl Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 and while I plan to sell the eglu to recoup some money it might be nice if it didn't sell..mind you, our garden is 14 foot by 30 foot so not large! But what can be better than more hens? Nada! Absolutamente Nada! Woop! Woop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutti Frutti Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 I've learnt how to make the WIR a home from home Torch, clock (for in the morning so I'm not late for work), radio and a cushion for their stool so I can sit and chat in comfort and not get a dirty bum. Bit like His Shed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 I've learned that even on the calmest of days if you try and put a shower curtain on a run on your own and turn your back for a second it will be blown away and be flapping down the field before you can say mealworms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky1 Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 When we first got chickens (and its only just over 12 months ago - seems like a lifetime), I never imagined that when taking those sweaty, smelly, nervous little feathery balls out of their box that they would ever mean any more to us than a rather pleasant but convinient source of eggs and manure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ's Chooks Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 I've learnt so much.... but the thing i've learnt this week and makes my blood boil.... *Some people dont deserve to keep chooks..... how could someone dump a chicken in a cardboard box in a wood!!!! I hope that Mallion survives, if a cat has 9 lives, chickens must have lots more!!! She has been so mistreated, I hope we can give her a little happiness and make her better!! Sorry for the rant.... I'm sure it couldnt have been an omleteer.... you all seem too lovely!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Shirl Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 I've learnt so much.... but the thing i've learnt this week and makes my blood boil.... *Some people dont deserve to keep chooks..... how could someone dump a chicken in a cardboard box in a wood!!!! I hope that Mallion survives, if a cat has 9 lives, chickens must have lots more!!! She has been so mistreated, I hope we can give her a little happiness and make her better!! Sorry for the rant.... I'm sure it couldnt have been an omleteer.... you all seem too lovely!!!! Feel free to rant away to you hearts content. Murder would be commited if I knew who did that, so ranting is in order........ How is Mallion today? x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ's Chooks Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 More treatments again, another dose of vaseline... Which seems to be soothing for her. She came straight out this morning into the sunshine which was lovely to see!! Thanks for your support Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 Crikey - poor mite! Good job you have her. Words fail me as to the sort of person who would do that (well they don't really but none would be suitable for public viewing). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Shirl Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 That is good news. Hang on in there Mallion, we shall soon be able to see the real you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
