sal Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 Got my eglu last Sunday, and today got my chickens! Three "Amber" chickens from Glencroft in N Yorkshire (good chat beforehand with helpful Pete) Anyway, got the girls home, put the box in the run and opened it up - they sat there for a while, looking out and not moving, then suddenly one made a dash for a bug and then that was it. They were out, all three of them, pecking at the grass, scratching about. They had a couple of hours outside in the run (Pete said keep them in the run for a week before letting them free range in the garden, so they know its home) then they went to bed of their own accord and I shut the door and hopefully they'll be OK all night. I have this urge to pop out and see how they are, though! Even though its nearly midnight. So, we have three chickens, and three names (pre chosen!) My daughter comes home from her Dad's tomorrow and we are having a naming session when she gets here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 Hi and welcome Sal. Hope you enjoy your new chooks, they are great fun and I'm sure your daughter will love them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 Congratulations Sal. Let us know what you have called them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skye Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 Hi Sal, Hope your new girls are well today, and starting to settle in nicely. What have you called them? Skye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beauty-Box Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 Hi Sal, Just adding my Congratulations on getting your chickens! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sal Posted September 17, 2007 Author Share Posted September 17, 2007 Thanks everyone! Our chickens are called Milly, Dilly, and Sybil. I'm not sure how my ex mother-in-law will feel about having a chicken named after her, but I'm assured by daughter that she'll be pleased! And it really couldn't have been better - we went out to say hello to the chickens, had a look in the eglu and there were two eggs!! I was really surprised that they laid today, as they've been in their new home less than 24 hours. They are 23 weeks old today, though, so obviously very much at point of lay. Only problem is that next door's dog broke through the fence and is very very curious about them. I'm going to spend part of tomorrow dedogging the garden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 wow, welcome Sal. New chooks and eggs straight away. what great timing! have fun with your chickens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Watch Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 Congrats on the new arrivals and the first eggs too.... You say you have "Amber" chickens. I have 1 Amber Star hybrid (white with bits of brown on feather tips) and she's so docile and a real character. Sure you will enjoy them whatever they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperman Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 Hi Sal, Congrats on your new chooks! We got ours from Glencroft too. The poor guy was run off his feet when we went. I would love a garden as big as his and if we did we would probably have as many chooks Kev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJuff Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 Hi, I got all my girls from Glencroft. They have all been super hens and two are prolific layers. My children loved going to choose them from the array of birds that he has there. Worrying to hear he started off his business with a few bantams for his children . . .. look where it all ended! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 Welcome aboard Sal and your three chooks Milly, Dilly & Sybil! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanbb Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 We done and welcome to the forum. You'l love it Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
