Basset Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 We collected our new chooks this morning. They are a lovely Easter present from my OH. I decided to go for a mix of diffent types of chooks. They settled in straight away, and the Bovans Nera is very friendly already and happy to be picked up and cuddled. I am a very proud new mum, so here are 2 pics!!! Jx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 They look great! Love the run also! I collected my new chooks this morning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 Well done all, what a lovely run BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basset Posted April 6, 2007 Author Share Posted April 6, 2007 Hi Martin, Lucky you - I was just admiring your lovely photos of your gorgeous new bantams. I bought my new girls from Home Farm Fowls and there were some gorgeous bantams there. I think I may have to get another eglu soon to accommodate some ........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 Lovely Chickens, Congratulations. Great run. You've given them super names too. Tumbleyboo? What's the story there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basset Posted April 6, 2007 Author Share Posted April 6, 2007 Hi Eglutine, Thanks for the lovely comments. My children are big fans of a particular new children's programme that features these characters. I've prefixed "Tandoori" to Tumbleyboo, as it kind of describes me when I'm coming home from my (luckily) very local, very friendly and relaxing Indian restaurant. Happy Easter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 Wonderful pictures! Congratulations! Off subject I know, sorry, but I SO love your doggie! Are they as stubborn as I have heard? I once knew one who would go out for a walk, and then when he has enough would just plonk himself down and refuse to go further. His owner would have to carry him from that point onwards! I love dogs with character! Back on subject Great names! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 Lovely hens, great names, fab run ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 Gorgeous Hens and what a great run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basset Posted April 7, 2007 Author Share Posted April 7, 2007 Hi, Thank you all for you welcoming comments. Annie - You are right about Basset Hounds. I love Bessie dearly - BUT she is the most frustrating dog I have ever owned. She is SO STUBBORN, She will not do anything she doesn't want to do. I'm going to start dog training classes with her next week but I have a feeling it may be an excercise in futility!!! But on the positive side, she is so funny and very affectionate. One look at her funny face makes me really smile. She definately has tons of character. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 lovely chickens and I love your garden, you have GRASS and it looks all green and lush Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 That pic looks like an omlet one. Too good to be true! Love chooks and fab names, another in the night garden fan there I see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 Wonderful cooks Wonderful names (and wonderful woggle doggle ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 Basset - THANKYOU !! Just showed my hubby your lovely run and he has agreed to build me one!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basset Posted April 7, 2007 Author Share Posted April 7, 2007 The turf was only laid about 4 days ago to cover the mudbath left by our previous chooks. It's such a novelty to look at the garden and see lovely green grass! Chelsea - How fantastic that your OH is going to build a run. I'm really pleased for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 Hey Basset, what did you use for your netting/wire? It looks green and looks much nicer than chicken wire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basset Posted April 8, 2007 Author Share Posted April 8, 2007 Hi Chelsea, We were really lucky and got the materials for the run for free. The company my OH works for is having major building work done, and the perimeter fence had to be removed. They arranged for a S"Ooops, word censored!"man to take it all away, but he was happy to deliver some to our house to use for the chicken run. It is solid metal, coated in green plastic and very sturdy. Sorry, that's not much help to you, I'm not sure where you could get something similar. When will you start building your run? Have you planned a design for it yet? I bet you are really excited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 We've been looking at the area today for the run....hubby wants to go WAY BIG (what is it with men !! ) and I dont want a huge run as I dont plan for loads and loads of chickens. But I really like your wire because its green and green blends in well and it looks fab. Im sure I could get something similar. Thanks very much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basset Posted April 8, 2007 Author Share Posted April 8, 2007 We're often at the DIY stores, so I'll keep a look out for the green fencing and let you know if I see some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 Lovely pics of lovely chickens! My kids love the night garden too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basset Posted April 9, 2007 Author Share Posted April 9, 2007 Hi Snowy Howells, I see your children had a hand in naming your chooks too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 We have the green plastic covered mesh on our bottom boundary fence - I am sure you could get it from a DIY store - Jewsons / B&Q or Travis Perkins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riane Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 BEAUTIFUL and the run looks terrific. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 WOW love the run and chooks & your dog is great too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basset Posted April 16, 2007 Author Share Posted April 16, 2007 Whoo Hooooo!!!!! We just found our first egg. It was tiny, but beautiful. Not sure which chick laid it, but possibly UpsyDaisy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
