Mollie333 Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 Okay. Today it was quite warm, and the girls were sunbathing. I opened the door to let some fresh air in, and Betty came toddling in, followed by Jon and Edward! This wouldn't be a problem, but they eat cat food, and the meat left on the side for the cats, is also gone. I love my little girls so much, but can't stand cleaning a cream carpet after them. Here is a picture of my little monster, Betty/Boo/Betsy. She is special, friendly and, i shouldn't say this, defiantly my favourite. She lays every single day without fail, never stops, huge eggs, too. And her wonky beak is just adorable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutti Frutti Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 No way, I couldn't bear curry poos on my carpet I'm jealous of all of you who have your girls in but I don't know how you cope - nappies? But if they could be litter trained, then a definite YES! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollie333 Posted June 5, 2010 Author Share Posted June 5, 2010 I'd love to put a nappy on a chicken. I have them in the kitchen sometimes, although my mum hates it! I'd also hate curry pooh on my cream carpet! I think my mum would kill Betty! I wish they could be litter trained, it would make cleaning out the coop alot easier! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meezers Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 Mine used to when they were allowed to freerange ( they haven't since we came back from holiday and I discovered I actually had plants in my garden ) Try one of those bead curtains fixed over your door, mine couldn't figure out how to go through it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 No way, I couldn't bear curry poos on my carpet I'm jealous of all of you who have your girls in but I don't know how you cope - nappies? But if they could be litter trained, then a definite YES! Wooden floors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toots Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 Mine used to when they were allowed to freerange ( they haven't since we came back from holiday and I discovered I actually had plants in my garden ) Try one of those bead curtains fixed over your door, mine couldn't figure out how to go through it. just avoid the plastic strips! our love to pull at them until they pull them off and try to eat them whole! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollie333 Posted June 5, 2010 Author Share Posted June 5, 2010 Haha! Thanks but I guess I'll just close the kitchen door (they go through the back door into a utility room, that's fine) I spoil my hens. No wonder they know where the food comes from! For breakfast i gave them Home grown rhubarb topped with yummy Apricot and Peach yoghurt mixed with juicy meal-worms. Now they've just had sausages (about to go out of date) with the last bit of sweet chilli sauce. As you see, i spoil my hens, but there happy and healthy, thats what matters, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 Mine seem to come in if they need a poo 3 of the 4 are in like a shot if the back door is open. Trudie our smallest white star always seems to be standing behind me when I take a roast chicken out of the oven How does she do that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollie333 Posted June 5, 2010 Author Share Posted June 5, 2010 Haha, shes probably thinking.. '' '' Thanks for all the replies. Betty's just came into the house without us knowing! I wish people would close the door behind them . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 Ours used to come in the house, one of them even worked out the cat flap! Now they are fenced in at the back of the garden so no more pooey kitchen floors to clean up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 mine only come as far as the kitchen but for some reason wont venture through the next door into the back room even through it's always open Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoura Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 Mine come into the kitchen---they know that's where the grub is! Isla actually jumped up onto the worktop today but this sent the dogs berserk and all hell broke loose! Lady Jane wandered into the living-room today as well but the dogs politely escorted her out again before any poos occurred!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollie333 Posted June 5, 2010 Author Share Posted June 5, 2010 Haha. I'm happy that i'm not alone.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 Vinyl and tiles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squidsin Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 Mine come in given half a chance. They're not allowed, but they hang round the back door waiting to rush in if I open it even a tiny chink. They also sit on my husband's bike which is parked against the patio doors so that they can watch what we're up to through the windows. Naughty (but funny) girls! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 Not on your nellie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 Mine aren't allowed in, but on the rare occasions where they let themselves in through an open window or door I tend to leave them at it for a while. In saying that I have tiled floors throughout downstairs, so do not lose sleep if they poo. Rose, my white star is usually the ring leader when they break in, and will often eat the cats food Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollie333 Posted June 5, 2010 Author Share Posted June 5, 2010 Betty is the team leader. The little crooks! Mine also eat cat food, and sometimes peck at the fruit basket!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcatz Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 I trained mine to come into the kitchen so I could pop in to make a cuppa when supervising freeranging. Bianca comes right the way in, followed by Dotty who stands just inside the door. The other two wait outside near the door. I'm not sure if I've done the right thing. I've found B standing in the cat litter tray in the next room and she also explores the bathroom. It's a real pain when I go outside again as I have to collect B, then all 4 chickens try to trip me up. Yep I trained them with food. It didn't take long. Oh and no carpets. laminate and tiles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FosPet Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 Mine come into the kitchen when they haven't seen me for a while or it's raining! One of them will be up the stairs and into the bedroom given half a chance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue-DiamondChick07 Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 Mine do even my ex batts, who have been free for a week come in Penny loves to come in a be a lap Hen, as well as Babs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grracee Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 I generally don't let mind come in but as they free-range in the garden if they ever see that the gate is left open (they almost always notice straight away!!) they will be in the house like a shot, sometimes i dont even notice them going in there they are that quick! I even found them trying to make they way up the stairs once Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
migsy Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 What? No way!!! There is enough to do without cleaning up extra poo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C&T Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 A Babygate! It fits perfectly across the back sliding doors, and stops the monsters from getting in. They are in like a shot otherwise, and the hide under the dining room table! We think it's because they see their reflections in the window from the outside, so try and come in to find the strangers hiding indoors... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISCA Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 On no account are chickens coming into the house! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
