CJB Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 (edited) Hi Thanks everyone who gave me advice regarding the chickens and poorly cockerel that had been "left" for me at my new house. Panic over! Now that I have dealt with the filthy hen house and the mountain of poo inside it, I think I am going to like having the chickens around. My children have really taken to them, and they are fasinating to watch. No doubt I will be on here again with more questions soon enough. Thanks again Edited May 28, 2007 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 Cath that is brilliant news! So glad that you have fallen in love with the chickens and they with you by all accounts - they really fell on their feet when you bought the house It will be really great to have you around and if there are any questions you need to ask then just ask away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 That's great news Cath - and there is always someone around if you have any quetions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanbb Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 Glad you enjoy them and that everything has worked out well. Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 Brilliant news Cath. I could tell from the word go that you were going to be a henmaniac! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 Not sure where you are but if I'm close feel free to have some diatom/ red mite powder etc or if I can help in any other way I'm up near Fakenham I also have had a thought but I dont know what other people think. People have covered their wooden bars with plastikote stuff to make them easier to clean. Would it be possible to do this with the worst parts of a wooden house (floorse etc?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 It's really not necessary - if you keep a good layer of clean bedding on the floor and pick the poops reguarly, the floor doesn't get soiled at all. It's only bare floors, or ones with mountains of poo that are difficult to clean. Honestly ! The perches (or roosting bars depending on the type of housing) only get grubby if the chickens are stomping around in poo anyway, so a quick daily clean up is very much easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Watch Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 Hi Cath, How amazing to inherit the chickens. You seem to be just what they need, a caring new chicken convert. This forum is great and has helped me loads, just by reading it every day. All the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 Brilliant news Popping onto here for any information will be a great help too karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsay Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 Hi Cath, just caught up with your story. What a fantastic job you've done! Especially on top of all the stress of moving. I'll bet those chickens (& Cockeral) can't believe their luck! I look forward to hearing about their progress .... perhaps you could give us a daily update? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom and Barbara Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 oooh just caught up with this - what fab news - you'll grow to LOVE having them around, they're very rewarding additions to the family and great for children look forward to hearing how you get on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenlass Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 Thats great news....what lucky lucky chickens they are to have had you come into their lives. I'm so pleased your able to take them on and it sounds as if they are already a large part of your family. I only have 3 but would to have more at a later date. Looking forward to hearing how you get along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathy C Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 Its great to hear that you have taken to your surprise. I was astonished to read your thread last week. I said to Mr C "You'll never guess what a forum member found in her new house.." and his response was "I read that one too!" Good luck, please keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 Hi Cath, So pleased to hear that you have been won over by the chickens and that your children are enjoying them too - excellent news And lucky chickens! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
