The Poultry Keeper The Independent Forum for Poultry Keepers    FAQ   Search     Register   Log in  Positive Update on my new girls          The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> General & Misc Author Message madslg Joined: 16 Nov 2005 Posts: 298 Location: Farnham Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2006 8:22 pm    Post subject: Positive Update on my new girls I had my first real breakthrough with them today! I went out to their run to check on them and as they heard me approach they all came dashing out to meet me!! I am dead chuffed at this as until today they all try to hide as far away from me as possible. The next major step now that they have settled will be trying to integrate them with the others. I think i will try that tomorrow so watch this space! Back to top CP Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 16074 Location: Hampshire Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2006 8:27 pm    Post subject: That's great news Madslg! Soon they'll be eating out of your hand. Back to top debcat Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 8804 Location: Isle of Lewis Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2006 8:29 pm    Post subject: Brilliant you must be so pleased Back to top milkmaid Joined: 19 Apr 2005 Posts: 7364 Location: isle of lewis Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2006 8:31 pm    Post subject: fantastic news ,nice to see they are settling well suz Back to top stephen Site Admin Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 5195 Location: Billinge, Skåne, Sweden. Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2006 9:06 pm    Post subject: Re: Positive Update on my new girls madslg wrote: I went out to their run to check on them and as they heard me approach they all came dashing out to meet me!! That is really excellent; I know it's one of the things that perks me up, no matter how bad a day it's been, that when you go up to the girls, they come running at breakneck speed to greet you. Ok, it's because they want food, but who cares, they come to see you - I like that ! Back to top Lisa Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 3237 Location: Milton Keynes, Bucks Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2006 9:10 pm    Post subject: Lovely to hear your news I bet you know this already (but on the grounds I'd rather hear something twice than not at all, here goes).... do give them something to distract them from pecking each other when they first meet eg scratch feed on the ground / several feed bowls / yummy treats / loads of space etc Best of luck for tomorrow. Looking forward to hear how it goes Back to top Heather Moderator Joined: 22 Apr 2005 Posts: 3995 Location: West Sussex Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2006 9:12 pm    Post subject: Awww bless 'em totally agree Stephen , they can always manage to cheer you up , they are so funny and cute in their own little ways Mine follow me about the garden now Back to top NannyP Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 11571 Location: 86310 Nr St Savin Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2006 9:19 pm    Post subject: Great news, can we see some more photos soon please Back to top madslg Joined: 16 Nov 2005 Posts: 298 Location: Farnham Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2006 10:26 pm    Post subject: Stephen you are right, it never fails to make me smile! Mind you, niblet usually then decides that my trouser leg looks tasty and trys to have a nibble! If there is not too much blood then i will try for some more photos tomorrow! Lisa thanks for the advice. To be honest, what i am debating is do i open the run and shut the oven readies out of the house or do i put the original 4 in the run with the oven readies (they have been free ranging for the last week) - decisions decisions.... I have to say though, it has been really great to get all of your support! All my non chooky friends and colleagues just think i am barmy - and that includes the OH!! Back to top Fenn Joined: 16 Jun 2005 Posts: 2292 Location: Shrewsbury Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2006 10:47 am    Post subject: Everybody thinks I'm bonkers - I just figure I may as well prove them right I agree - one of the best things in the world is opening the kitchen door to be greeted by my five mad chooks racing towards me Trouble is they're getting a bit too sharp - the minute I show my face in the kitchen window they flap up into the window box and start hammering the glass! Considering that they're only quite little, they can look very intimidating to people who don't know them Good luck for tomorrow - looking forward to the next pics Back to top stephen Site Admin Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 5195 Location: Billinge, Skåne, Sweden. Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2006 10:51 am    Post subject: It is a bit Alfred Hitchcock, isn't it? Back to top CP Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 16074 Location: Hampshire Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2006 10:52 am    Post subject: It's probably only 'cupboard love' but who cares! It's great when they race to greet you when they see you coming, isn't it? And really funny to see them running about chasing each other to get the tastiest treat. They always bring a smile to my face! Back to top thandi Joined: 07 Sep 2005 Posts: 215 Location: east sussex Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2006 11:02 am    Post subject: I agree! I know they only want me for my scraps, but their enthusiasm at my arrival never fails to make me smile. I have a stool in the run that I sit on to watch them - there is one maran in particular who likes to sneak up and peck me on the b*m. Call me kinky - but I find that quite endearing too Back to top Motherbird Joined: 26 Oct 2005 Posts: 54 Location: Dorset Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2006 2:34 pm    Post subject: Bless them all, my youngest always tries to peck the sunflowers off my wellingtons. Back to top madslg Joined: 16 Nov 2005 Posts: 298 Location: Farnham Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2006 4:42 pm    Post subject: how cute! 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 Page 1 of 1 Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group