robskyd Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 Hi Sorry if this is posted in one of the other threads but... We're off to collect our 3 chooks on Thursday afternoon and I was wondering if there is anything in particular anybody did to make the move to the new home easier? We intend to let them free range at least once every other (work allowing) day but would it be best to leave them in the run for the first day so there are all forced to get along?!?! Are there any really special treats anyone gave? I read about Marmite on this website - any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJuff Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 We were told to leave the hens in their run for a week until they get used to where they live. This way they'll know how to find their own way home to roost at night. Good luck with your new hens. We started out with hens in June and we are now totally addicted to them and would like more. Be prepared for smell and mess, after a few weeks you'll find ways of dealing with it and it's not a problem. What type of hens are you getting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 Yes we were also advised to keep them in the run for the first 5 days. I've done the same with any new additions since. Once they are let out they seem to have no problem knowing where to return to at supper time! Don't forget to post some pictures when they arrive - we love a nosy at other peoples chooks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainboarddude Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 i was told to keep my chooks in their run for 1-2weeks, so that they can get used to where they have to roost and come back to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robskyd Posted July 24, 2007 Author Share Posted July 24, 2007 Thanks for the advice, I'll post some pics when we have them, they are going to be 2 red rockets and one amber rocket; all hybrids for eggs and pets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farrowy Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 Hope the first day goes OK!! You must be really excited I've got 8 more days until with & arrive!!! Would be really interested to hear how your first week with your new chooks go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robskyd Posted July 24, 2007 Author Share Posted July 24, 2007 Hope the first day goes OK!! You must be really excited I've got 8 more days until with & arrive!!! Would be really interested to hear how your first week with your new chooks go Hi Farrowy We are all excited, in fact I think me and the wife are more excited than the kids. Our Eglu came last week, I've built it (the clips to hold the run together are a bit of a pain!) and have it on its bed of wood chips. All we need now are some occupants!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenlass Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 I can remember waiting to get my hens.....Ohh the agony! I kept going outside just to look at the Eglu and imagine chickens in it. I just can't imagine not having chickens now! Look forward to seeing the pictures when they arrive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xChicken04x Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 iam too doing that looooooooooooong wait, i feel sorry for my poor dad he's wanted chickens for over 30 years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robskyd Posted July 26, 2007 Author Share Posted July 26, 2007 Well, they've arrived and are now in the eglu locked away getting to know each other for 24 hours, instructions from the breader. Hopefully the next day will go quickly so we can let them out!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJuff Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 Congratulations! You'll be watching them all the time, they're so entertaining. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
