CockADoodleDoo Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 My chooks are coming tomorow are any last min tips apart from have a camera nearby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moochoo Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 I've just had my girls today....I would advise a good breakfast before they arrive all that chicken watching makes you forget to eat. Apart from that a comfy spot to watch them from and after today a waterproof jacket!! Just go with the flow and have a great day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arowland17 Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 we were told to keep them in the eglu for 1-2 hours after they arrived so they can calm down after the journey and so they know where to go to roost then let them out - seemed to work for ours they went to bed all on their own from day 1 although that may have just been good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladylucan Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Flask of tea/coffee, ...... the kettle takes too long and is too far away from the run x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh sarah Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 hi have they arrived yet and how many are you having it is such an exciting day hope it doesnt rain too much for you sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UkButton Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Get the sweetcorn at the ready they'll be eating out of your hand in minutes... Slight warning on the sweetcorn front I believe its listed as a class A substance for chickens! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farrowy Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 My girlies arrived 2 weeks ago. The Omlet bloke showed us how to pick them up and hold them (although I haven't attempted this again since), he cut their wings while I held them. Then he popped them into the run. They were absolutely fine - a bit nervey at first. I ended up working on my laptop for the rest of the afternoon next to the run!! Then in the evening I tried to hand feed them a few different treats - and yep they are BIG sweetcorn fans They go NUTS for it!!!! At bedtime they were very good and popped themselves off the bed It was a fab day !! ENJOY!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arowland17 Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 We found ourselves sat on chairs next to the run just watching them!! lol looked like we were settled down at the cinema or something but it's so lovely watching them explore the run for the first time, could watch them all day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Glass of champagne to celebrate your new arrivals (why do you think we keep on adding to our number ) And dont worry about practicing the chicken dance - it'll come naturally when the chooks arrive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
