The Poultry Keeper The Independent Forum for Poultry Keepers    FAQ   Search     Register   Log in  Name calling? Goto page 1, 2  Next          The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> General & Misc Author Message pjred Joined: 15 Jun 2008 Posts: 242 Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 12:44 am    Post subject: Name calling? Okay! Do we refer to the 'Birds' as; Chickens, Hens or Girls? Just a little question. Back to top CP Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 16072 Location: Hampshire Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 2:52 am    Post subject: Whatever you fancy! We usually call ours either the girls or the chickens. Back to top EGirl Joined: 01 Nov 2007 Posts: 1263 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 8:46 am    Post subject: 'The Ladies' in our house! Back to top crazypianolady Joined: 26 Mar 2008 Posts: 758 Location: Nottinghamshire Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 2:02 pm    Post subject: Depends on what I've just trodden in............... Back to top JaxMax Joined: 06 Feb 2008 Posts: 78 Location: Dublin Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 4:22 pm    Post subject: crazypianolady wrote: Depends on what I've just trodden in............... *LOL* - I was thinking the same myself! I usually say 'Chooks'. Jackie Back to top JC Joined: 24 Mar 2008 Posts: 1099 Location: Sussex Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 6:14 pm    Post subject: "girls" Back to top pjred Joined: 15 Jun 2008 Posts: 242 Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 8:57 pm    Post subject: Bints or Birds it is then Back to top mojo Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 10900 Location: GLENAY north deux sevre FRANCE Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 9:57 pm    Post subject: as granny used to say..........call them what you like as long as dont call them late for food Back to top Bhindi Joined: 23 Apr 2005 Posts: 1625 Location: Rugby, Warwickshire Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 9:47 am    Post subject: When its collectivly I often call them 'budgies' Back to top CP Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 16072 Location: Hampshire Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 11:35 am    Post subject: Er.....why? Back to top Phill Joined: 16 Mar 2008 Posts: 154 Location: Essex Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2008 12:57 pm    Post subject: I call mine chooks or chookies ^^ Back to top milkmaid Joined: 19 Apr 2005 Posts: 7364 Location: isle of lewis Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2008 1:03 pm    Post subject: i just call mine the hens nonie calls them pet or hen but then she calls the cows, hen as well ,it seems to be something she picked up from the farmers she works with Back to top Bhindi Joined: 23 Apr 2005 Posts: 1625 Location: Rugby, Warwickshire Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2008 1:48 pm    Post subject: CP wrote: Er.....why? It just seems like a term of endearment to me Back to top mojo Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 10900 Location: GLENAY north deux sevre FRANCE Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2008 3:46 pm    Post subject: just call them eggies or lunchies Back to top Pekinout Joined: 29 Apr 2008 Posts: 1178 Location: Cornwall Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2008 8:43 pm    Post subject: I call mine 'the feather dusters'. Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> General & Misc All times are GMT + 1 Hour Goto page 1, 2  Next Page 1 of 2 Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group