jsbates65 Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 this is a pic of the girls figuring out their first snow. i have them set up in the garage with heat lamps, etc. Probably overkill. . .but i love my girls. Got to pamper them. . . Damn. . .who knew you could become so attached to a couple of hens? They love to be picked up and rubbed under their wings. They RUN to the house anytime they see the door open. . .and is there anything funnier than a chicken running at full speed???? Oh.. .another important question. . .with it being winter and the grass is gone. . .they are LOVING spinach but no other "greens". . .is spinach in large amounts OK for the babes? http://club.omlet.co.uk/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=19242 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 He hee, bet they were puzzled at the snow! They look lovely as always John I'm sure they'll be fine with just spinach, as long as they get some some greens, you'll still get those lovely golden yolks. Thanks for the update - can i move into your garage? Sounds warmer than my house at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 I love the quizzical looks they have It's really cute seeing the little foot prints in the snow karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Lovely pic as always John. You could give them a cabbage some Kale or broccoli to peck at as a change from spinach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 or you could sprout some seeds in jars in the airing cupboard or another warm place, I have a packet ready to go just need to pull my finger out and get going with them. these are the ones I've got and there's some instructions on the site too http://seeds.thompson-morgan.com/uk/en/product/219/1 might even have some myself but the idea was to give them to the chickens though knowing my girls, they'll probably turn their noses up at them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 John, what a fab picture, they do look a little bemused at the white stuff dont they I cold be wrong here and I apologise if I am, but was it Thanksgiving for you the other day? if so Happy Thanksgiving if not then cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Brrrrrr! looks chilly there John! wish it was snowing here. We bought hot water bottles for the chickens yesterday - so its not just you who is barmy about their hens!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
