dannablue Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 I thought I would share some pics taken today of my girls having one of their favourite treats. As there are several photos I have put them on a webpage so please click the link below: http://homepage.ntlworld.com/dannablue/chickens.htm They made me smile hope they do the same for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutti Frutti Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 FANTASTIC photos! Yup sure did smile but how come you have GRASS??? Like your run set up too, very In fact, your whole garden is neat and tidy... how did you manage that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannablue Posted May 3, 2010 Author Share Posted May 3, 2010 Thank you I still have grass as I restrict their free ranging to shorter periods, seems to be working. Itend to go around poop scooping as soon as they return to their run and I try and keep up to the garden doing a small amount regularly and thus far it works for us. My OH kindly extended that run so they had plenty of space to roam in whilst in the run, they spend hours digging in there and seem really happy with their restricted free range. Have only had them 3 months too so there is plenty of time for them to create more havoc but I plan to keep on top of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 Lovely pictures. That grass looks in good nick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debby Tutton Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 My grass didn't look as good as that BEFORE I got my girls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipistrelle Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 Brilliant photo's Maude really has perfected her technique Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 Amazing photos they look like they're having a fantastic time. I too am amazed at your garden, wheres all the poo? Toilet trained chickens??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJuff Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 I'm amazed by the raised bed . . . my girls would barge through netting to get green veg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grracee Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 Great pictures, love them!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannablue Posted May 3, 2010 Author Share Posted May 3, 2010 Thanks everyone. I am quite good at poop scooping after they have been out...I clean it up each day, and also pick poop out of their run with a full clean out of the run and coop each weekend. Keeps the smells down and its safe to walk about without stepping in something soft and squishy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue-DiamondChick07 Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 excellent pics! my toddler wets himself laughing when our girls jump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken bark Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 What great photos and beautiful chickens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsquid Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 Lovely photos, and such elegant technique from Maude with her toes pointed behind her LOL. How come your Welsummer got away with a grape without the others trying to steal it off her? When I give mine grapes, they ignore the grapes in my hand in favour of trying to steal them from each other Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannablue Posted May 3, 2010 Author Share Posted May 3, 2010 Well docsquid they seem to like to take it in turns, no honestly! My OH (see in first pic) started this game with them some time ago and each time he calls their names in turn and they have learned to only jump up when its their go They do however not have this angelic behaviour when it comes to finding a worm...its every girl for themselves and usually results in a mass chase around the garden and much boc bocking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannablue Posted May 19, 2010 Author Share Posted May 19, 2010 Thought you might like to see the girls in action "live"...forgive my attire but I am prepped for chickens and gardening Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatieB Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 The photos and clip are hilarious. Sorry for such a basic question - I'm new to this - but what is the best way to poo pick, I keep seeing it mentioned, do people use something or as simple as their hand? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isabel Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Wow ... that's fantastic ... lovely chickens, gorgeous garden. How do you manage with the soft, squishy, curry poos? I only got chickens last week & they're in a small run for now but will fr soon ... I poop scoop in run x3 per day and still can't manage to get it all up - esp the squishy numbers! And the shovel I use is lifting the grass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puffball Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 they are reaaaaally pretty!! good choice!! i love the photos!! think i may have to train mine up as well now haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannablue Posted May 19, 2010 Author Share Posted May 19, 2010 I find a pair of ordinary kitchen rubber gloves are the best for poop scooping in the run. I use Stalosan F which in the run to keep the smells down. I use two trowels for the curry poos on the lawn and then spray the left over stain on the grass with the watering can or hose pipe. I use Bokashi Bran in their food also which helps keep their normal poos nice and manageable (not runny). Works for me. Glad you like the videos. They are gorgeous girls, and I love them all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
