jomaxsmith Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Well, they are here! We went for a Rhode Star, Maran Cuivre and a Coral. The Coral is a little older and is already laying and has decided she's the boss and she was first out; the other two took about an hour to venture out but since then all three have been chucking out the Hemcore, snapping at midges and generally entertaining me. I think my blood pressure is going to benefit from being forced to sit and watch them for hours at a time. My husband insisted the boys be allowed to name them so one has the name of their cousins' kitten and another one is named after a penguin in the movie Surf's Up. Hey ho! In my mind they'll probably be called Red, Black and White! Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Congratulations. Any pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jomaxsmith Posted October 26, 2007 Author Share Posted October 26, 2007 Here are the only ones where they've not avoided the camera or the camera has focused on the wire Will get better photos when I can! Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 They are smashing. Everything looks so pristine and new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocolatedog Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Won't stay pristine and new for long........!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jomaxsmith Posted October 26, 2007 Author Share Posted October 26, 2007 The Eglu is secondhand so it's not too pristine! The hens have been busy removing as much of the Hemcore as possible to explore the soil beneath so it may be messy very quickly! I was bit worried they weren't going to realise night meant going into the Eglu but the slightly older Coral went in and the others followed a bit later. I rushed out and shut the door before they could come back out again! Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 They are lovely, and I like the names! Enjoy watching them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 They're lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layla Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 gorgeous girlies enjoy them Layla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 They are lovely photos karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 They are lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicki9 Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 what lovely chickens - I'm sure you'll love having them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol U Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 Congratulations! They look absolutely gorgeous. Good photos too - they're always hard to photograph as they never keep still. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodle Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 Welcome to you and your smashing chooks - you will not regret getting them. Fantastic animals, feel like I have had mine for ages and its only been a couple of weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenlickin Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 Congratulations, I was wondering what you would go for in the end. Are you still planning to go to Frank's talk on 18th November? I did like the coral's myself before I chose the Silver Nicks. Happy Hens means Happy Mums! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jomaxsmith Posted November 1, 2007 Author Share Posted November 1, 2007 Are you still planning to go to Frank's talk on 18th November? I hope to but it's a busy time of year with kids' parties and so on - it would be great to meet you if you're planning on going. My Coral has laid 3 eggs since we've had her (2 'proper' 1 softie that she ate ) and we're settling into the routine. Hubby has just announced he will be cleaning the Eglu at the weekend which is good as I didn't want to give my precious 2 hours of child free time tomorrow over to scrubbing the roosting bars! He's also going to finish securing the fence and then we can let them out. They are really keen to explore - every time I open the run door they seem to be working out if they can sneak past me! Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
