HampshireGardener Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 We are now the proud carers of 4 chickens who are, as we speak, strutting their stuff in their custom made WIR. We had limited choice but we're happy with what we got, being as they're our first. We chose 2 gingernuts, a black tail and a lovely columbine. My DH wants another columbine as a friend for the one we got, as she's clearly bottom of the pecking order but I think the lady we bought them from only had the one. I will call her tomorrow to see if she has another. She told me the birds were fed on layers mash as she doesn't feed pellets but since I'd already bought layers pellets I just did what others on the forum have said they do, and added pellets to hot water, and a bit of bokashi bran to make a warm mash. I've also filled their grubs with pellets which they were eating but I made the mash to be sure they'd had a good feed. As for the dogs meeting the chickens, three of them were very calm if a little intrigued, and then they mostly ignored each other. Lily, our oldest however was quite keen to get in there to them but now she knows she can't, I think everything will settle down in a couple of days. All in all I'm very happy and will post some pictures as soon as I can get some. Oh yes, and I can add a signature now I have some hens! Barbara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 How awesome! Congrats on getting your ladies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Congratulations! how exciting for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Congratulations on getting your girls. Can't wait to see some photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PixieDust Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Congratulations. I have a Columbine. Gorgeous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Hooray Looking forward to seeing photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 More chickens to add to the counter! Yup piccies is extremely important here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyripkim Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Congratulations, am sure you will get lots of pleasure from them and hopefully some eggs eventually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Congratulations! They will change your life! You will find hours just pass by catching up on the forum and chicken gazing Enjoy! Ax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
