Mum Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 I think Kit and Kat will probably be chosen I've been wondering if I should have Kat as the name of a chicken but realised that it would be quite fitting if it was also short for Katherine...as that was my Nan's name and she passed away a week ago So sorry to hear about your Nan. Sincere condolences ((hug)) Was that Kat that jumped on your lap for a cuddle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 They are some of the nicest looking chickens I've seen, I just feel I want to reach out and touch them. I have a bantam orp but she's very shy though docile and if the others were away I'm sure she'd be the same. Mum I think you have a chocolate problem, they just seemed to roll on the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mum Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 ... Mum I think you have a chocolate problem, they just seemed to roll on the list. The best part is .... I don't eat chocolate I won a prize of a Terry's Chocolate Orange last week I waited until everyone had left, then quietly offered it back with a gracious "thank you". I love it when we get those "Two truths, one lie" introduction games - for my lie, I always say: "I love chocolate" and so far, it has not been picked up as my "lie" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Lovey girls, lovely run. Well done you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 WOW that is just fantastic, what a brilliant set up, I won't show my lot the pics, they will just be (as am I)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 What lovely girlies they all look! Makes me laugh as the expansion has been so fast and the WIR looks so nice, that I imagine your OH in the WIR (on the little green stool) and all the chooks outside it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeky Chooky Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 Thank you for the lovely comments No giraffes although I'd love one I had the grub and glug up there for Pip & Squeak but there's no need now as they trot around in the leaves with the rest of the girls Kitty (the lighter Orp) is still jumping up on my lap! She's so sweet and little Pip (my avatar pic) is always hopping around my feet when I'm out there with them I do love my girls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 You know you have an uneven number now . . . how about a cockerel to sort them all out Silkie boys are stunners Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superkitty Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Cheeky Chooky, you are a bad influence!!! I have just ordered a WIR - and I'd never even considered it before I saw your beautiful setup :roll:m Just need to recruit DH for a few hours work putting it together this weekend...wish me luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeky Chooky Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 You know you have an uneven number now . . . how about a cockerel to sort them all out Silkie boys are stunners Stop it! Cheeky Chooky, you are a bad influence!!! I have just ordered a WIR - and I'd never even considered it before I saw your beautiful setup :roll:m Just need to recruit DH for a few hours work putting it together this weekend...wish me luck! Glad to have been of some help! You won't regret it! Good luck and please post some piccies soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superkitty Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Can I ask a couple of questions? Looks like you use wood chip in the bottom, with link a bord to stop them hoiking it out all over the place - is that right? And do you get your wood chip from someone local to you, or from a website or similar? My two girls are going to have the 4m eglu run (I've already extended it twice) and then the 2m WIR. Quite a lot of space....I wonder if I could fit in any more ladies ? something to think about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeky Chooky Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 The hardwood wood chips are from Flyte so Fancy and yes, the Link-a-Bord is doing a good job of keeping it inside the run It just finishes it all off and makes it look nice and neat I've also got lots of leaves on top of the hardwood wood chips and the girls absolutely love scratting around in them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Sooooooooooooooo jealous That looks absolutely fabulous. Me thinks...I want......can I attach that sort of run to my original cube and 3m run I wonder ??????????????????????? I mean can I ? Does it all fit together from a low piece to a high piece ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeky Chooky Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 Yes, you should be able to do it; I've got a Cube with Run attached to the WIR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superkitty Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Hokay...after 5 hours work in subzero temperatures yesterday, the WIR is up! Just need to attach the eglu and run and fill the WIR with wood chip today, and we're rocking! Had a few issues with the doors (not quite sure I've got them on right - or even the right way round...the omlet instructions were very vague!) but I'm sure it'll come right by the end of the day. I'm excited! normally I'd be making a snowman in this weather but I'm raring to get going on construction again Oh - and I ordered the woodchip from flytesofancy and it literally arrived the next day! Great service, thanks for the recommendation cheeky chooky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeky Chooky Posted February 5, 2012 Author Share Posted February 5, 2012 Oh I'm really pleased for you! Can't wait to see some pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlotta Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Wonder if you could extend it widthways.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeky Chooky Posted February 5, 2012 Author Share Posted February 5, 2012 Oh if only!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superkitty Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Can I get a woo hoo! I am very pleased with myself and possibly have frostbite New chicken house! by Faith Al-Egaily, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mum Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Can I get a woo hoo! I am very pleased with myself and possibly have frostbite New chicken house! by Faith Al-Egaily, on Flickr Woohoo!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeky Chooky Posted February 5, 2012 Author Share Posted February 5, 2012 Woo hoo! Looks fab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Woo hoo from me too. It looks great. Hope you didn't get too cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Only just caught up with this. Yes, superkitty, you certainly deserve a BIG Woo hoo! . . . I particularly like how nice your orange grub and glug look in it. A bit of real colour on these grey Feb days . . . but where are the pictures of the (additional) chookies enjoying it? Hint, double hint I know, I'm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan08 Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Big WooHoo from me too I dont know how you managed in that cold. I was going to make some perches for my WIR on Saturday, but after a couple of hours cleaning them out and pottering, did a little bit of face to face intro, it was just too cold to stay out any longer and I had to head back indoors. Well done, It looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superkitty Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Thanks! Am a bit single-minded about things like that - I Was determined to get it done but then got properly chilled and couldn't warm up all night! Just had a load of different screw-on perches arrive, so will be fixing those on and seeing what the girls think! Also (ahem) some fairy lights for the roof (hopefully shouldn't disturb the girls but will take em down if they do) But don't tell anyone about that last bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
