wingit Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 (edited) Well, here we go: eglu, chickens and George arrived today. Everything went smoothly and then he was gone and I was left the sole person in charge of three chickens. I've identified them as, "Big comb", "Middle comb" and "Tiny comb". Big and Medium comb are vieing for leadership. Tiny (or chicken little) is running around as if the sky is going to fall. My neighbours are really interested (could eggs be the reason?) Anyway, the hens survived everything from my neighbours car backfiring. He's got a japanese import hot rod with loads of add-ons. (Loud) to a vicious attack by a cat, Not really, the cat was just curious and chicken little got into a right flap!!!! So, on to bed time.............. The ladies had explored every square inch of their cage and were now looking to roost. They looked longingly at the bushes in the garden, I could see them thinking: "Oooh that's a lovely bush, it's mine, mine! Strangely enough it was chicken little, the little nervous one who went into the main coop first. Followed after about 10 minutes by Middle comb, but big, dominant comb was not about to go into the coop until it was checked out by health and safety, the bomb squad and the NHS. I even put a torch inside to entice them/her in. She would not go in!! It was now officially dark and she still wouldn't go in. Drastic tactics were called for: There she was in the doorway. Gate opened, sneak in......and push! Get in there! Gate shut and I can now go back indoors. What a great way to end a day. Edited July 23, 2014 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Congratulations! They'll soon get the hang of bedtime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackian Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Welcome to the wonderful world of chicken keeping. Loved reading your post the first of many I hope . We love photos so cup of tea, comfy seat and a camera. Jackie x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavclojak Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Welcome and what a great post!!! You won't be able to post pictures until you have made 5 posts, but I am sure we all look forward to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Welcome to the forum and the world of chickens. Your post reminded me of our first day, very similar to you a , a and a all arrived with the lolley Omlet man. We also got 2 more hybrids locally. What breeds are they, our Gingernut called Henny Penny was one of our friendliest chooks, I always say she taught me what I know about chickens Enjoy your chooks, I wonder when you will get your first eggs. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Hi Wingit - welcome to chicken keeping. That's a brilliant post about your first day Enjoy your girls - your life is now over - you won't want to do anything non-chicken related from now on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LunaKiw1 Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 As others have said, a lovely post to read! And you were lucky it was only the one who was reluctant to go in on the first night - usually they all need a bit of encouragement (shining torch, pushing etc). Someone told me that the 'top chook' always goes in last and others have said they go in first - so not sure of significance of the order. We found with ours that the one we originally thought would be lowest in the pecking order in the end turned out to be the brightest cookie and top chook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sentiant Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Sounds great! As dusk came on my first day the girls looked up into the greying sky, looked at each other, then in they popped , so proud (Makes up for my sussex that tried to fly away!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PixieDust Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Great post and welcome to the forums. I am still awaiting to get my girls, but this is a very friendly place and informative too! Can't wait to see some pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Hello and welcome from me too. I guess your chooks first day was in some sunny weather ? Ours arrived in the snow and wouldn't go up the ladder. I scrabbled around for ages in the cold trying to get them in. In the end I had a lightbulb moment and popped them all in through the back of the cube They are lovely pets to have and provide endless entertainment as well as an excuse to buy stuff - usually for them but sometimes yourself Have fun with them and let us know when you get your first egg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryHen Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Sooo, jealous, getting my cube tomorrow and the girls on Saturday Finally managed to get a cube from a supplier 7 miles away from my husband; worked out perfectly!! Maryhen xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
