Mrs Blue Sky Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 I got my hens today! They are lovely! Peach is the ginger one and Plum is the brunette. They loved their bunch of spinach tied up (is spinach OK?) and their pellets and their scratch around, and then they put themselves to bed! A bit later than I thought they would but they worked it out in the end - toddled off around 6. Muttloaf the dog thinks they are his new toy, but I will lead him in the path of righteousness. And my green eglu is gorgeous. Yay!! I can now be a proper member instead of a wannabee! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 Your chooks sound great Mrs Blue sky, I like the names........ Spinach is fine and mine love it too........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freerange Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 Congratulations on you new arrivals Mrs Blue Sky. Lovely names too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 Oh yes, they'll soon have muscles like Popeye! Really pleased for you Mrs Blue Sky You'll be awake all night thinking about them, I bet Love the names too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Congratulations Mrs Blue Sky!! Great names (although I was quite keen on Dot and Ethel ) dont forget to post some photos of them ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clare* Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 I like the names. Never tried spinach though,so you will have to let us know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 So do I ! Congratulations Mrs Blue Sky! I'm excited for you!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 I agree - gorgeous names! I could never come up with something as pretty & unusual as that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Mine love spinach too makes the yolk lovely and rich but don't give too much as there is someting in that can build up and cause problems Congrats on the chooks and fingers crossed for your first egg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Great news blue sky - love your hens to bits and cuddle them lots! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 What enchanting names. Welcome to the club. Mine arrived this morning so I will be watching your progress and comparing notes. You can't describe the instant love you feel for them can you. My OH thinks it is so funny, but despite taking the mickey he is already taking an interest and being very supportive. I think that I must make a bit more of a fuss of him, he has a bit of competition now! I haven't had time to sort out all the photos on here yet, but have got them on my blog - see my www below. It is a great way of spreading the word. I have already have lots of people express a serious interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Conragtulations Mrs BS and Kooringa My OH made it clear he wasn't going to play an active role in the care of the hens when I got them but he has actually been increasingly interested in them - especially since last week when Edna started laying and he found his first egg! - he was like a little school boy grinning from ear to ear! Look forward to seeing piccies etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Fantastic names Mrs Blue Sky - and the theme leaves room for many more . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Cate in NZ Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Congratulations Mrs Blue Sky & Kooringa on your new arrivals, and welcome to your new feathered friends too. Hope you get loads of eggs and lots of fun from your hens. Great names Mrs Blue Sky Have you named your girls yet Kooringa? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleata Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 congrats mrs blue sky. hope your have many hors of fun with you new girls dont forget to post pics, and before any one else mentions it... don't forget to fill in the questionnaire in the welcome part of the forum . we are all nosey in here.but if you need any advise here is the place to get it. everyone is really friendly and no problem is to small or too smelly. just ask Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Blue Sky Posted November 9, 2005 Author Share Posted November 9, 2005 Thanks everyone, you are all so lovely! Congratulations to Koringa, what have you named them? My two seem really happy, scratching around and sorting about who's boss - favourite treat so far has been raisins and cucumber! But we are having spaghetti tomorrow so I will save them some and tell them it's worms. Yummy! I'm looking forward to the weekend when I will start to handle them - and cleaning out the eglu for the first time... My neighbours think I have completely lost the plot as I sit in the open doorway with my hands out going "chook chook chook". They will probably call an ambulance for me when they see my First Egg dance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Enjoy the lunacy Mrs BS, it goes with the territory Just wait until you're doing a Mel and running around the garden naked in the middle of the night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
