ooops i've done it again.....more chickens...

Penelope_Penguin

Here are my hens - 2 Rhode Island red/Light Sussex cross (Rapunzel and Aurora), and 2 Buff Orpingtons (Billie and Eco Chick, raised by us from eggs).



We're collecting another 6 Light Sussex eggs next week - should hatch at the beginning of May.

Penny. x

COOLTRIKERCHICK

oooo what beautifull girls you have.....at the mo.. its hard to get photos of our older girl and the new older chicks .

but here are the 2 pekin batams.... just starting to get their bif feathers...



hope the photo thing as worked..... still learning..lol..

the kids are still thinking of names.......

KittyBoo_2

Just discovered this section and it has triggered me off again.
I had 2 lovely chooks the earlier part of this year but after the bad windy weather a neighbours fence panel was blown down and his 4 terriers got into my garden and killed them.
I cried for days and couldn't even face looking out into the garden.
I have had someone secure my garden but deep down I am worried that the dogs will get a sniff of any new chickens and come back. They tunnelled in the last time so we have dug some wire into the ground but still worried. I was going to electrify the fence but my cat goes up there too and she's 16 so I don't want to finish her off.
Your chooks look lovely and I agree about their eggs - they are unbeatable.

emmaroids

ive always wanted my own chickens
but i have a small garden ><
how much room would i need to have say 2 chooks?

Firehorse

You've got me thinking now about having a few chooks, your's look fab, my nan always did and they were great fun.

Are they difficult to look after?

Penelope_Penguin

Hi, hens are really easy! My children (aged 12 and 14) have been doing most of the caring (apart from the deep cleaning of the henhouse) for about 5 years.

Our pen is about 3m by 6m. We keep 4 in there at present, but have had 10.

HTH, Penny. x

simate

I'd love a chicken or two but my garden is only 30'x15', I have an avery but Zebra Finch and Button Quail eggs are a bit on the small side to do anything with :rotfl:
I wouldn't want a chicken or two to be unhappy because of a lack of space, maybe one day when we move I can consider it.

pudding06

troll35 wrote: »

I would love a few hens but we have a clause in our house deeds which states we are not allowed to keep any animals (it names hens, goats, pigeons and a few others) except household pets.

hmmn I think we have too. I would love to have them and should realy check the deed but they are with the solicitor and I dont want to have to pay to get access to them.

also ita an ex-council house and they have quite strict rules about what you can and cant do here.

my garden is quite small but I could put an area to one side for them, which would give them somewhere to scratch etc.

and I do have a daft dog who would probably be terrified of them lol

If wishes could come true

pudds

shed_head_2

I would love to have chickens but my oh says that you need to have a cockeral to get eggs. Whats involved in keeping egg laying birds?
Em
(feeling very much like a townie who should know more)

KittyBoo_2

No cockerel needed to get eggs.
I had two females and there wasn't a cockerel in sight. Got 2 lovely eggs every day
Cockerel needed if you want the eggs fertilising to get chicks.
I have a purpose built chicken shed but friends have converted old sheds to accomodate their ladies.
I fed mine on layers pellets and kitchen scraps. They loved grapes and sweetcorn too.
Supply of fresh water is essential as is a secure run.
Fresh eggs every day - one of lifes little luxuries.