daxigirl Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Can you believe it, my lot had me turning the paving slabs up off the grass so they could inspect for bugs. Even Lisa who is not a friendly bird couldn't help herself and joined in when she realised that there was lots of tasty morsels on offer. They've got me well trained. (I thought they were being left out with all the chick this and chick that going on at the moment.) My poor dogs just look at me as if to say are you finished going through this phase yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan08 Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 I have been digging out for a new patio and raised beds and each time I turn up a worm I stop and take it over to them. (Not actually very good for my flower beds) They are awfully distracting and keep talking to me whilst I am working and you just cant ignore them. Our dog is the same, he is a very jealous dog in anycase, if I go out in the garden and he is left in he sits staring through the window, if I dare wander over to talk to the girls he starts banging on the window, I am sure he is saying"I'm still here you know". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneyolktoanother Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 The thing we do!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gongladosh Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 done that - and I even end up disappointed if they turn their beaks up at the worms I give them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daxigirl Posted April 28, 2011 Author Share Posted April 28, 2011 They don't seem to like the big worms, slugs or millipede type things but anything else crawly seems appetizing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peckingham palace Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 It warms my heart to know there are others out there as soft as I am! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouldercroft Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 I was weeding and came across a few worms so I picked them up and took them over to the girls... So what? You're thinking? Well, up until a year or so ago I was pathologically afraid of worms. We have a lot of snakes in our garden so I guess they have taken over from the worms in terms of scariness but I credit the girls with getting me past my worm phobia. SO now to deal with the snake phobia... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerryegg Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 I can't bring myself to give them worms but if I can find woodlice under a slab or stone or brick or bit of wood etc etc they know I'm their best friend. Sad no just a chook lover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JillM Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 I have to do my digging within their netted area or they nearly strangle themselves trying to get at the woms. It takes forever, though, as I have to put the fork in gently to avoid all the beaks and toes... then lift carefully (as by this time at least one of them is havng a ride on the soil being lifted) and keep that clod of soil lifted so they can get their heads underneath and in-between to inspect for anything that wriggles. .... I don't get much done, but the girls have great fun! By the way, Bouldercroft, are your garden snakes cornsnakes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 I haven't managed to steel myself yet into giving a live wriggly to my chooks. I just feel sorry for the worms. Now that is really sad! Mind you my chooks find plenty for themselves. I've got used to the tap tap of snail shells on the patio when my Dusty (largest of my Silkies) works at breaking the shells after it has rained. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffy chick Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Well, up until a year or so ago I was pathologically afraid of worms. . I had a phobia of birds until shortly after getting the chickens! Still don't like flying birds though and close my eyes when driving if one comes close Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouldercroft Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 By the way, Bouldercroft, are your garden snakes cornsnakes? Red-sided Garter Snakes - harmless but slimy enough to make me scream like a girl! There are certain areas in the garden where they hang out and I just don't go there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyChickenLover- Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Isn't that normal? The other day I was walking along my street with my mum when we saw that our neihbour was gardening, so we asked her if we could have her snails for the girls. Now tell me I'M not sad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JillM Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Your neighbour will love you, LuckyChickenLover Bouldercroft, I know it's no pont me sayig this if you really don't like them, but.....snakes are never slimy They can be warm or cold depending on where they have been but they actually feel more silk like, and very relaxing. Honest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyChickenLover- Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Your neighbour will love you, LuckyChickenLover Not as much as my girls love her! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
