The garden is starting to look like the Bog of Eternal Stench so the Chooks have migrated to the patio area when they are let out in the afternoon. Great news for us as they are making short work of the moss and grass between the paving slabs which saves me a lot of hard work :D
The Cat is dealing with the new arrivals in his own special way - sulking inside the house till the Chooks go to bed, then he dares to venture outside to check what they have been up to - big wimp!
I've really started something with their evening supper routine though - thought I would give them a rest tonight as they have been spoiled rotten since their arrival. But it's backfired as they are continuously pecking at the patio door to get our attention - not good when trying to watch Corrie!!!
Wednesday, 30 April 2008
Tuesday, 29 April 2008
Nearly a week gone by...
...and it feels like they've been here forever!
But in a good way :)
They've settled in really nicely, a bit anxious the first day but went straight into their Eglu when dusk fell - clever girls :)
First day was a bit unnerving for me as I was only around for the morning and had to leave them to their house and run for the afternoon and evening (they had supervision from my partner but not the same as Mummi being here for them). They did ok though, and have come on in leaps and bounds (quite literally with Zelda showing a fondness for jumping on the Eglu roof!).
Fave treats: bread & warm milk with a smidge of marmite on top is the most popular. They are partial to the odd raisin as well, but do NOT like courgette ends. Will try them with some more greens this week - web research has indicated that free range grazing and treating them to lots of greens is best left until they are established layers, which won't be for another 3 to 4 weeks yet.
Cute moments: pecking on the patio door for attention; the Ginger Twins roosting behind a flower pot together instead of going into the Eglu.
But in a good way :)
They've settled in really nicely, a bit anxious the first day but went straight into their Eglu when dusk fell - clever girls :)
First day was a bit unnerving for me as I was only around for the morning and had to leave them to their house and run for the afternoon and evening (they had supervision from my partner but not the same as Mummi being here for them). They did ok though, and have come on in leaps and bounds (quite literally with Zelda showing a fondness for jumping on the Eglu roof!).
Fave treats: bread & warm milk with a smidge of marmite on top is the most popular. They are partial to the odd raisin as well, but do NOT like courgette ends. Will try them with some more greens this week - web research has indicated that free range grazing and treating them to lots of greens is best left until they are established layers, which won't be for another 3 to 4 weeks yet.
Cute moments: pecking on the patio door for attention; the Ginger Twins roosting behind a flower pot together instead of going into the Eglu.
Wednesday, 23 April 2008
Arrival of the Birds
Today's the day! My 3 chickens + Eglu have arrived from Omlet. Zelda, Peach & Daisy have been anxiously awaited for just under 2 weeks now, after spending approx 5 months debating whether to take the plunge and get chickens for the garden.
Him Indoors needed some persuading, what tipped it in my favour was the promise to pay for it all and perform all chicken-related duties! Am happy to report that although I did pay, he is slowly being coerced into helping out, starting with a trip to the country supplies store for feed, grit, straw and various other bits and bobs. He is still at work at the mo, due home at about 5.15 with our little daughter and I just can't wait to see their faces!!
Him Indoors needed some persuading, what tipped it in my favour was the promise to pay for it all and perform all chicken-related duties! Am happy to report that although I did pay, he is slowly being coerced into helping out, starting with a trip to the country supplies store for feed, grit, straw and various other bits and bobs. He is still at work at the mo, due home at about 5.15 with our little daughter and I just can't wait to see their faces!!
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