chestnutmare Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 SpaceChick was kind enough to offer me to look at her chickens today. She was very welcoming (thank you) and helpful. OH and I got to pick up one of her girls. I have to admit, I was quite nervous and I couldn't believe how friendly her hens were. The highlight of the day was definitely putting down one of her girls and finding she had done her business on my coat. SC's multicoloured eggs were amazing and I liked her columbines very much. Ooo, and her fluffy bundles were adorable. OH is now more confident and is looking forward more to getting our own chickens... I just hope I get used to the handling. Thanks again, it was lovely to meet you and your OH. I hope he's ordered you that cube! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 SpaceChick is the BEST!! I love her, I do!!! Glad you enjoyed the hens and eggs chestnutmare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 No cube Chestnutmare It was my pleasure and was great to meet you both, although I must apologise for Katarinas appalling toilet manners Glad you enjoyed meeting my lot, and you know where I am if you need me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chestnutmare Posted January 1, 2011 Author Share Posted January 1, 2011 (edited) Oh no, well I did try on your behalf. I picked up some useful information today, thanks. We went to Wyevale after yours and got wood bark (nope, couldn't get wood 'chip') and large white pebbles to go around the . The bricks/stones were too large and heavy. Can't wait! Edit: I now realise they can't have wood bark so will (hopefully) return them. Won't be using them. Edited January 1, 2011 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 Well that has kept you quiet for one day. What are you going to do tomorrow? Someone else to visit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chestnutmare Posted January 1, 2011 Author Share Posted January 1, 2011 Well that has kept you quiet for one day. What are you going to do tomorrow? Someone else to visit I might just read chickens. I wouldn't want to annoy another person so soon! Turns out Space Chick only lives a 20min drive from me, so couldn't possibly say no to a visit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 I wish I lived 20 mins from SC, shes such a great friend and I wouldn't even mind being pooped down.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chestnutmare Posted January 1, 2011 Author Share Posted January 1, 2011 I wish I lived 20 mins from SC, shes such a great friend and I wouldn't even mind being pooped down.. SC has a fan club! I was so proud of myself for holding Katarina, more successfully, for the second time. We even had a chat. Well what did she think of me? Poo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 are but Katarina is beautiful isn't she? how quickly did you forgive her?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chestnutmare Posted January 1, 2011 Author Share Posted January 1, 2011 are but Katarina is beautiful isn't she? how quickly did you forgive her?? We had words but I quickly forgave. She is beautiful. We also loved Jo the Blue Frizzle Pekin. OH and I think she is the Pomeranian of the chicken world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 Thats a good description of Jo, a firm favourite of SC's hubby why don't I have a frizzle?? I need a frizzle!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 Step away from my frizzles Cookiemonster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 drat she spotted it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 You were in good hands getting your chook handling training from Space Chick , glad you had such a good time . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 Glad you had a good time SC is the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 Shucks guys I'm feeling all embarrassed at all these compliments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 We nearly sneaked out with Tegan, but unfortunately SC had her beady eyes on us. I was lucky enough to be with her when she found the pekins. Like a ninja she was - whoosh in and the birds were purchased! My OH rang as she was buying - I told him that we were in the queue for buying chickens. I swear that he did the loudest gulp ever and the panic in his voice when he asked "have you??" Next time maybe! Mwahahaha! SC is also a very bad influence when it comes to buying chickens - you have to be very strong to resist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muzzboy Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 After reading this thread I am looking forward to meeting space chick next weekend as I am new to the chicken world and hope to learn a lot from the course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 You'll have a great time and she's a good cook - make sure you don't have any brekkers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chestnutmare Posted April 1, 2011 Author Share Posted April 1, 2011 She is very lovely and was good with me as, although I love chickens, I have a 'flapping wings' issue. Enjoy! Are you travelling far muzzboy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muzzboy Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 No not far to travel only 15min hope space chick can work wonders for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 I hope I can too Muzzboy Blimey, talk about how expectations, I hope I don't let you down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chestnutmare Posted April 2, 2011 Author Share Posted April 2, 2011 Not far to travel at all then! Under pressure, SC! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Shirl Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 You lucky Omleteers being able to visit Space Chick. {{{Hugs}}} from me Debs.xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
