mullethunter Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 due to work I barely see the girls Me neither - it's rubbish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Shortest day In exactly 1 month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 I've had that conversation with someone at work today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 I count the days. As soon as we have the longest day I have a small sulk, then when we have the shortest day I have a little whoop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavclojak Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 I miss my girls:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Glad your little one is feeling a bit perkier. Bet you are looking forward to that shed coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsunset Posted November 22, 2014 Author Share Posted November 22, 2014 Yep, she is eating well. Found her hiding behind a feed box almost under the radiator, so at least she knows where the warmest spot is! Everyone is fed up with the dark nights not to mention the extra cleaning it involves! I can't wait to get my shed, hopefully have it by Tuesday and then a few days to put together. Bought an offcut of Lino for the floor of it today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mars Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 How old is she. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsunset Posted November 23, 2014 Author Share Posted November 23, 2014 She is around two plus yrs old Mars. A black rock hybrid and a feisty little madam normally and as of two nights ago still is I'm glad to say! Really hope she makes it into the new shed whenever it goes up and lives a good while yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mars Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 I like black rock, I have two of them, well, black sexlink anyway, they are very good layers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsunset Posted November 23, 2014 Author Share Posted November 23, 2014 Wee Half Chook passed away this afternoon. Thought she looked a bit haunched again this morning and didn't show interest in her food. At least it was indoors and not in the cold and wet we have today. I'm guessing something was going on internally, like egg peritonitis or something else? She had a good free ranging two years and for that I'm happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavclojak Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Look out for princess layer and merryweather when you free range forever little half chook She was warm and loved,no pet be it dog cat or chook can ask for more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Awww, I'm sorry she has gone especially after it sounded like she might get better. RIP little one xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Sorry to hear about little half Chook. At least she was cosy in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsunset Posted November 23, 2014 Author Share Posted November 23, 2014 Thanks everyone. She had a good life and I'll miss my funny quail shaped chook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mars Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Sorry to hear that redsunset, we thought she pulled through. she was lucky to be your hen, she had good life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Sorry to hear about your little chook. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 So sorry to hear about little Half Chook. You must be upset, especially as she seemed to be doing so much better, but as you say, she died with care and love in the warm and not out in the cold, wet and dark. You were very kind to the wee soul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsunset Posted November 24, 2014 Author Share Posted November 24, 2014 Thanks everyone. I'd have been more upset if she died hidden under a bush for a few days. I have found a chook dead outside in the past and you feel awful that you didn't 'spot' anything. It was my first death in 9 months which with my initial two years of expanding my wee flock I considered a good gap. Lost quite a few in the first two years. Quite a bunch of them will be over 2 now so will be keeping an eye on them. My shed is STILL in Glasgow and company phoned today for payment re delivery.....£181!!! Expected a hundred but yikes! Said maybe tues, maybe Wednesday.......oh well. Joys of living on an island At least no snow or freezing temps forecast any time soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavclojak Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 I guess that horrific and hefty delivery charge is a trade off for having no darn foxes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsunset Posted November 25, 2014 Author Share Posted November 25, 2014 True, I'd not trade you for the foxes right enough! As for the weather, woke up today to heavy frost and I have no doubt the daft doodles were high up the tree as usual! They were all fine today so obviously a hard frost in the outdoors does them no harm if healthy but I'd still prefer them snug in a coop. As soon as the shed is up and running I'll move a smaller coop near where they roost in the hope they will use that? My other concern is two huge cockerels......will the boss big Brahma boy allow the SLW into the new shed.......hmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 I bet you'll go to all this trouble, they'll have a lovely cosy shed (with chandelier, hot tub and complete Sky package)...and they'll still sleep in the tree! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mars Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 I think redsunset. in the memory of your beloved hen you should buy 2 Buff Orpingtons hens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsunset Posted November 25, 2014 Author Share Posted November 25, 2014 I bet you'll go to all this trouble, they'll have a lovely cosy shed (with chandelier, hot tub and complete Sky package)...and they'll still sleep in the tree! I bet the darn little tinkers will too! Lol! No thought of the 5 star accommodation or the cost! Buff orps will be on the list one day Mars, but would need to hatch my own or possible auction nxt winter .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mars Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Good job you are not in Ireland redsunset. Here most of the time if you are thinking of getting more hens you need to do three things. open donedeal. make a phone call and drive for an hour or less with 30 to 32 Euros in your pocket and you come home with at least 2 hens or 4 hens of the red star. or a pair of uncommon breed. and once a month on Sunday. there is a poultry market and the best hen rarely exceeds 15 Euro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
