lolimac Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Hi, I know that this thread has probably been 'done to death' but i'm so excited i can't help myself..... After losing my poorly Gladys 2wks ago to peritonitis i've decided to get some more chooks (4) to go with Hilda and May that have been left behind...We pick them up in the morning ...we are all prepared...even made a brilliant extention on to 'cluckingham palace'.We have never introduced any newby's before but expecting 'fireworks'.In my mind i'm hoping when they see each other they will greet each other with big hugs and kisses and all will be wonderful...Mmmm...Well i've always had a good imagination...Best have a whiskey just to calm my nerves before bed...Wish me luck.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teacake Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 good luck, looking forward to pics of the new girls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Good luck, just take the introductions slowly! Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emzy Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 i hope its all going well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lolimac Posted March 27, 2011 Author Share Posted March 27, 2011 Hi, Well,we got the new chooks,Florence ,Mabel,Eliza and Ada...Did'nt realise my sweet little Hilda and May were such tyrants :shock:After lots of advice and reading books i took the distraction route....9 cabbages hanging up..strawberries,yoghurt and meal worms galore.....still had the fisty cuffs but so far just short sharp shocks...had the newbys and my old girls in adjoining runs and doing the intros in shifts...I spent yesterday afternoon sat in the run with them all armed with a stick,glass of whiskey and fags playing referee...we all had our fair share of shouting but come bedtime off they all tootled in single file to bed today they have all been out wandering together...no major problems so far even though it's early days.All gone to bed as good as gold again so lets hope it continues Our 2 young golden retrievers (Archi and Theo) have been assisting with the process aswell.Yes it's been stressful but have thoroughly enjoyed my weekend...all good stuff.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 You are lucky I find treats make mine evil with new ones around . Guess they think they have something to defend. I find it much better to keep them calm. Lovely to hear an introduction is going so well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Good luck - i dont know much about this as my 3 laydees arrived together. The whiskey and fags - for you or the girls I can see them sitting there drink in wing - chilling and soaking up the rays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henslaved Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Glad it's all going well , but where are our pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lolimac Posted March 28, 2011 Author Share Posted March 28, 2011 Sorry Henslaved...as soon as i get the hang of this photo caper i'l send some...I'm not very good with these computer 'thingys' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henslaved Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 This may help http://club.omlet.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=45&t=21972 Don't apologize I just like to see what lovely girls everyone else has Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
