Mel (& Paul) Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 new signature Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 Explain yourself Mel! So when did that happen then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xChicken04x Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 oh no.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted July 8, 2007 Author Share Posted July 8, 2007 Well I know we said we wouldnt get any more chooks this year, but we were at a loss what to do with Nigella aka The Lone Ranger - every time we put her in with her old mates they tried to kill her. So we thougth if she had new mates then when the new ones were eventually introduced to the old ones then a. she would have built up strength, b. she wouldnt be the only one subject to bullying and........ well, it seemed like a good idea So we have four new girls - 2 Bovans Neras and 2 Copper Marans - 19 weeks old and settling down in a temporary pen with Nigella whilst Paul builds a pen to go in the big pen so they can all get used to each other. I know But it was (& Paul)'s idea and being a good wife I always go with his wishes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 What fabulous names. Touch of the Gaelic creeping in there. Congratulations......but where are the pictures! What does Nigella think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 Im really pleased for you! Im sure Nigella will be happy to have some new friends to pal out with. I wonder what they will make of her head & her hat when it's made! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 Congratulations Mel - I'm sure &Paul is really pleased with his decision I like the names as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted July 8, 2007 Author Share Posted July 8, 2007 Umm........photos - you obviously dont know me and my total technical ineptitude!!! The Gaellic names are in memory of Paul's mum who had a soft spot for our chooks - we did think about naming one after her (Philomena) but decided not to in the end It was a toss up between Gaellic names (my suggestion) and Cricketing Heros (& Pauls) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 They sound lovely Mel! You have to overcome your technophobia and get those piccies posted. Or use your wiles on (&Paul) and get him to do it! What does Nigella think of her new flock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 That's my girl Mel, just what I'd have done BBxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 Well done Mel they sound lovely, you will have to try and add pics. ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 You'll soon be giving Lesley a run for her money Mel Love the names! What a fab hubby &Paul is to come up with such a brilliant idea for Nigella! How cold you possibly let him (& her) down and he's doing a bit of handy DIY too. I'm It's taken me 6 months to get Darren to think about painting the hall, stairs and landing. Another 6 to actually do it... I keep mentioning more hens while he's asleep. Eventually he'll come up with the idea himself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 I keep mentioning more hens while he's asleep. Eventually he'll come up with the idea himself. But it was (& Paul)'s idea and being a good wife I always go with his wishes Good news for poor little Nigella. What a good solution Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 How are they settling in Mel? After asking for perhaps another chicken a few times before Henrietta was put down, I might be getting 2 chicks in September-as replacements for Henrietta. If not chicks then we're getting at least one Lohman Brown. If I have my way we'll be getting a Lohman Brown chick and a Skyline one too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted July 13, 2007 Author Share Posted July 13, 2007 Well the new girls free ranged with the others for the first time this afternoon. We now have four rather bedraggled new chooks hey ho Nigella is very poorly today so we arent holding up much hope - she's all puffed up and not interested in corn / meal worms etc. No point in asking me or (& Paul) to do photos - he's even more of a technonumpty than I am! I am going to stay with Em The Herd on Wednesday - she's clever - I might ask her!!! xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 I am going to stay with Em The Herd on Wednesday - she's clever - I might ask her!!! xx *cough cough splutter* Ive nearly spat my tea at the screen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 I did! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 Be careful Christian i would simply hate it if you electrocuted yourself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 Don't worry Em, I have my crocs on! They should earth me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mel (& Paul) Posted July 15, 2007 Author Share Posted July 15, 2007 that's if Em doesnt floor you first Well I KNOW Mo's clever (he married you after all........ ) so maybe he could help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 Well I KNOW Mo's clever (he married you after all........ ) so maybe he could help You really do have high hopes dont you dear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 That's always a good skill to have! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted July 18, 2007 Author Share Posted July 18, 2007 My signature has changed again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Fantastic! Now you really are going to have to get someone to show you how to upload photos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
