Its been a really dull damp foggy day and i'm sure my girls wish for the sun. I know I do. If a chicken can looked p****d off, mine did today.
I had the school run from hell today and have been out all afternoon, I knew I wouldnt be back til after dark and had to put the girls in the run early before I left, not that they liked it. I was worried how they would manage with a slight change in routine. Bless there little legs, they had all gone to bed and didnt even stir when I slid the door shut. Goodnight chucks, see you tommorrow.
Friday, 19 November 2010
peace perfect peace
the girls seem very quiet this morning, their all eating and drinking well so I guess I have got used to them being a little on edge and today they are finally settled and I'm simply not used to it. I just wish the weather would improve so I could spend a little more time with them.
Thursday, 18 November 2010
Such good girls
i let the girls have the run of the garden when I am at home, and so far have gone out and got them to go home when its raining. Today though, its started raining, again, and the girls as good as gold have taken themselves into the coop to shelter from the rain. I'm so proud of them.
When alfie met the girls.
Alfie is my lurcher, I know he's not the most ideal breed to have around chucks but he was here first, so not alot I could do about it.
I've just spent the last hour moving the coop into a sunnier position and then sweeping up the mess left behind. Alfie was being very good following me around,. I know he has been inquisitive about the birds and has been and sniffed them when they have been in the coop, but today they were out and about. He could only control himself for so long before the excitement simply got too much. Poor girls, he did frighten them.
I've made a mental note never to leave the dog around the girls on his own, a bit like never leave a dog alone with kids. I just hope they all learn to get along, but Alfie has never learned to get along with the cats. I say that, but he is terrified of them when they turn round and retaliate so maybe the same will happen when the girls give him a peck on the nose. Time will tell.
I've just spent the last hour moving the coop into a sunnier position and then sweeping up the mess left behind. Alfie was being very good following me around,. I know he has been inquisitive about the birds and has been and sniffed them when they have been in the coop, but today they were out and about. He could only control himself for so long before the excitement simply got too much. Poor girls, he did frighten them.
I've made a mental note never to leave the dog around the girls on his own, a bit like never leave a dog alone with kids. I just hope they all learn to get along, but Alfie has never learned to get along with the cats. I say that, but he is terrified of them when they turn round and retaliate so maybe the same will happen when the girls give him a peck on the nose. Time will tell.
Never trust the quiet ones.
it turns out the smaller girls who appeared to be the quietest are the troublesome ones. They always say never trust the quiet ones. Poor Ronnie, she's more purple than ginger at the moment, lily and lottie keep following her and having a peck.
We have also decided we need to move the coop for the winter, its current position does not get the winter sun, so we are going to move it to a better position, it will also mean they dont get the security light affecting them as much. last night was very funny watching them come out everytime the light came on but it will confuse them.
I think I will give them some broccoli later. They are very settled on the ex bat pellets and corn, and since they wander round the garden eating my plants I figured they are ready for the odd treat.
We have also decided we need to move the coop for the winter, its current position does not get the winter sun, so we are going to move it to a better position, it will also mean they dont get the security light affecting them as much. last night was very funny watching them come out everytime the light came on but it will confuse them.
I think I will give them some broccoli later. They are very settled on the ex bat pellets and corn, and since they wander round the garden eating my plants I figured they are ready for the odd treat.
Wednesday, 17 November 2010
Purple finger
I just sprayed her with purple spray, she wasnt chuffed about it but I tryed to explain that it was for the best. She was probably more disgruntled over the prospect of having a purple backside, I would.
the spray bottle was rubbish though and I now have a vividly purple finger, lets see how long it takes to come of, soap and water doesnt work.
the spray bottle was rubbish though and I now have a vividly purple finger, lets see how long it takes to come of, soap and water doesnt work.
Poor little things.
Poor Roxie has obviously taken a good pecking, considering she's the biggest I am surprised. Hubby has gone to get some gentian violet so I can spray the area and this should do the trick apparently. At least she's not very keen on going in the run this morning and I should be able to spray her fairly easily. I really dont want to upset her anymore.
The one good thing is at least with the run roof covered to stop the rain they are coming out to get some grub etc, will have to poo pick though in the coop, not seen so much poo in a long time, but it does all look good, as far as poo can look good, so they must be feeding and settling well.
The whole thing takes me back to when I got my prem baby home for the first time, worrying over the slightest thing, and constantly checking on them. Love it though.
The one good thing is at least with the run roof covered to stop the rain they are coming out to get some grub etc, will have to poo pick though in the coop, not seen so much poo in a long time, but it does all look good, as far as poo can look good, so they must be feeding and settling well.
The whole thing takes me back to when I got my prem baby home for the first time, worrying over the slightest thing, and constantly checking on them. Love it though.
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