jsbates65 Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 http://club.omlet.co.uk/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=12710 Just an updated pic of Rosemary & Clarisse hanging out on the patio. I have taken advantage of my early mornings (because of the chickens) to start running 2 miles a day. . .I then make a cup of tea and watch chickens for a bit before getting ready for work. There is something magical in an early morning when no one else is up but you & the chickens. The dogs get along so well with the girls that I leave them out a lot. Originally they were just out of the 'lu in the mornings and at night when I was home. . .now they get much more time out of the 'lu. I don't have to be there every second. I look out and see them sitting on a patio chair. . .and wonder how I ever lived without these unique, hysterical and very cool animals in my life. It won't happen again. I do hope my two girls have a long and healthy life and I am doing my best to assure that!! By the way. . .at what age can I start to expect eggs? I know it will probably be a bit. . but just curious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 Hi John. fab picture! they look very relaxed don't they? you should expect eggs from about 20 weeks -ish! They normally start squatting when you approach them. Expect eggs a few days after they start! All the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsbates65 Posted May 6, 2007 Author Share Posted May 6, 2007 http://club.omlet.co.uk/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=12714 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 They look like very chilled chooks karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 I love seeing updates on your chicks. How they've changed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 Great picture - very relaxed indeed Perhaps doing chicken yoga! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 They look great and really relaxed Hard to believe theyre the same birds in so little time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsbates65 Posted May 6, 2007 Author Share Posted May 6, 2007 They are usually not so subdued. . .I caught them after an active day and they were in a very relaxed mood. And yes they have changed so much. . .I can't believe how small they were when they came home with me. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenlass Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 I have just looked at your link to the pictures of your girls and they are lovely... what breed are they please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsbates65 Posted May 6, 2007 Author Share Posted May 6, 2007 I have just looked at your link to the pictures of your girls and they are lovely... what breed are they please? I got them at a "feedstore". . .and the employees weren't much help. . .I'm thinking they are "sex-link" pullets (red & black sex link). . .but I could be wrong. (My only option in america was to have adult birds shipped that would have been "de-beaked", not an option for me.) I went for a breed that I knew would be female so as not to cause problems with the neighbors rather than a more exotic breed. A couple of the neighbors stopped by today to check out the girls. . .they had seen the Eglu in the yard and wondered what the heck it was. . .they were suprised to find two beautiful, social birds. They expected flighty crazy animals. . .when they found chickens. NOT my girls!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 Cool chickens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 hi there, all the way across the ocean - how have you managed with the hurricanes? I hope you and you rather lovely looking ladies are all OK, it's pretty amazing to speak to someone so far away!! Mrs Bertie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsbates65 Posted May 7, 2007 Author Share Posted May 7, 2007 we've been dealing with tornado's.. . .leveled a town not too far from here. We are all fine though. . .thanks for asking. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted May 7, 2007 Share Posted May 7, 2007 Great pics Lovely to hear they are doing so well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted May 7, 2007 Share Posted May 7, 2007 Really great pics John - they are lovely looking hens Glad the Tornado missed you.There are some shocking pictures in the papers here today of a town called Greensburg in Kansas which has been totally destroyed.Glad you & yours are all OK.I guess it must be part of life there in that part of the USA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
