Murdo Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 Wasn't sure where to post this so steered clear of chickens. The Managing Director seems to have developed a positively spooky sixth sense about when there's an egg to be collected. Our Miss Pepperpot has had 2 months off and came back into lay at the weekend with a rather long odd shaped egg. Yesterday the Managing Director went down to the run because she felt there ought to be an egg (I picked one up first thing) and there it was. Today she suddenly thought about it mid afternoon and got it still warm. Given the Eglu is at the end of the garden she can't be hearing them hit the ground so I'm guessing she's just got chicken - telepathy. Anyone else notice this happening ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 I reckon she's planting the eggs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 It's a girl thing...we don't miss a thing! We even know what you're thinking. Before you think it sometimes! Good to hear from you Murdo, it's been a while...all well, I hope? Let me introduce you to Graham; Murdo...Graham, Graham...Murdo. There, you may need that, when the majority here use our 6th senses On a serious note...I find I'm in tune a bit like that, & it is a spooky feeling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 . Nice intro's Sheila .. Hi again Murdo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 I was going to say "he's an awfully nice chap, but a bit naughty sometimes!" but it's difficult in type to get the voice right Then, I couldn't bring myself to use the word nice. I don't mean he isn't nice (see what I mean about type) just that I've been taught not to use the word "nice", I should find an alternative word. He really is an awfully splendid fellow..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 Perfect, Sheila!! He's also a bad boy and gets a slap every now and then to keep him in line!! Welcome back Murdo! The egg radar is definitely a woman thing, by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 I was just wondering who was being described as the wonderfully splendid fellow- is that Murdo or Graham . I'm sure it's a pretty good description of both though, although when we're talking about Graham I'd add in about being a rotten flirt, bit coy about his pants, and a ever so slightly dodgy sense of humour. A splendid fellow though, nonetheless Great to see you back Murdo, it has been a while. How's the wormery going? Sorry, that should be in gardens No idea about the egg radar I'm afraid, sadly if it's a real female intuition thing it's all bypassed me . My excuse is that I'm generally at work when the laying's in process, I just get home to a chilly collection of eggs i the nesting box. Sounds like the Managing Director has a fine-tuned empathy with the hens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 A 'rotten flirt'??? You *have* to be kidding - I think I'm a fantastic flirt! Hey Murdo - I've got a wormery too. My worms seem to have gone on strike though.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 Hi Murdo - good to see you back Egg radar? - Definately a 'girl thing' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 Strange I can predict every day that my chickens AREN'T going to lay an egg. I'll tell you later if it works the other way round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 Lets hope thats soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 I always manage to go thundering down and open the egg port just when one of them is in laying! They get REALLY peeved when you do that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 They've decided to moult now, so it'll be more waiting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 I always manage to go thundering down and open the egg port just when one of them is in laying! They get REALLY peeved when you do that! I've done that a few times. I find myself apologising and hurriedly putting the egg port cover back on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 I apologise too, much to the amusement of my next door neighbour who is always out with his pigeons in the morning. It just compounds the fact in his mind that I am slightly mad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 Does he think that? How odd Nothing wrong in that at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 I'm with you there Clare. Not odd at all. After all you would apologise to anyone giving birth and you walked in on (a friend of mine was having her stiches done and they left the door open Not mad at all chookiehen - just polite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murdo Posted January 30, 2006 Author Share Posted January 30, 2006 It's a girl thing...we don't miss a thing! We even know what you're thinking. Before you think it sometimes! Good to hear from you Murdo, it's been a while...all well, I hope? Let me introduce you to Graham; Murdo...Graham, Graham...Murdo. Pleased to meet you Graham.. Yes Sheila family is fine. I'll update my pet thread sometime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
