debratugwell Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 My girls have now settled in well (or so I think). Hubby conceded to a willow trellis fence around the back garden and they have been out every evening this week. In an effort to placate him about the amount of poo, I diligently hose anything away which remains when they've gone to bed - so far so good. Everyone goes off to bed at the normal time but I'm having to keep a sharp eye on what they get up to. Swiper (who I just cannot catch to hold/stroke/cuddle at all has taken to launching herself right into the middle of my hydrangea and flattening it and they all peck away at the clematis. Boots is a real character and actually very friendly. She comes right up to you, will let you stroke her and is relatively easy to pick up but she jumps up and pecks EVERYTHING including zips on coats, toggles hanging from jumpers and wouldn't leave the backs of my trousers alone yesterday - she's just crazy!!! I think they now see us as mere food providers so whenver a hand is near them, they peck. My 3 year old has been pecked by Boots a few times now and I keep trying to convince her that she is not being bitten and it doesn't really hurt - it's just a bit of a shock!!!! Dora chases one of our cats who have shown no interest whatsoever in the chickens despite my worries of seeing them come through the cat flap with one in their mouths. Funny how things turn out!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 They are great, aren't they. Mine try to get in through the cat flap - it's magnetic though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debratugwell Posted April 18, 2007 Author Share Posted April 18, 2007 me thinks hubby would have a hissy fit if they came in through our cat flap and he saw them sitting in the hall!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Mine used to come in the back door when it was open and sit in a row on the back door mat. That was until I fenced off the patio because I was fed up with them raiding my pots and pooing all over the place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 I cant leave a door open - or they're in. Ours have started to jump on the patio table now when we are eating outside.....naughty little chickens They certainly catch on pretty quick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridgy chooks Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Don't want to worry you as I was just unlucky but Gabbi is a pecker of everything and got my eye just before Christmas and I had a very painful time in casualty and a few days after. Luckily no long term damage but be careful specially with the kiddies....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helly Welly Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 Our friendliest pepperpot is also a bit pecky and has pecked my teeth before when i've been holding her. Thank goodness i had my mouth open otherwise it would have been my lip and i dread to think how much blood there would have been. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina C Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 Oooh I had a peck on the tooth last week (not from Cilla the eveil toe pecker but from Cluck the Snow Chicken, who is normally very friendly). It really hurts (even more than having toes pecked). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debratugwell Posted April 19, 2007 Author Share Posted April 19, 2007 mmmmmmm must watch out for that then as our Black Rock (Boots) does jump and peck a lot. Not too bad on fingers, but eyes, nose, teeth - ouch!!!!!!!!! Thought it was a sign of affection - but maybe not so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz Steed Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 Dora chases one of our cats who have shown no interest whatsoever in the chickens despite my worries of seeing them come through the cat flap with one in their mouths. Funny how things turn out!!! Blimey, I'd hate to see the size of your cat flap!!! Give up on hosing everything down nightly, you won't defeat the poo monsters!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
