Hey.... Lets keep Chickens..!

HeatherintheHills

Dinah did it again, 83 grams this time. :eek:

But they have all been single yolkers

ionahenor2

Will someone please take the wheels off the naughty car!!!!

Chickenitis strikes again. I have 3 new white stars because my OH thought the first one we got would be picked on! Now I have a gang of 4 who are right stroppy madams but they do take themselves off to bed until they think they are missing somethng and come out again. It was like watching a cuckoo clock last night. They had us in stitches.:rotfl:They are very flighty but a delight to watch.

HeatherintheHills

ionahenor2 wrote: »

Will someone please take the wheels off the naughty car!!!!

Chickenitis strikes again. I have 3 new white stars because my OH thought the first one we got would be picked on! Now I have a gang of 4 who are right stroppy madams but they do take themselves off to bed until they think they are missing somethng and come out again. It was like watching a cuckoo clock last night. They had us in stitches.:rotfl:They are very flighty but a delight to watch.

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Both you and your OH have chickenitis? Oh dear :rotfl::rotfl:

ionahenor2

Had my first egg from one of the new girls today. It is quite tiny.:)

Nobeljess

Hey up been thinking about keeping chickens for awhile ( only 2 though) I have a cat and jack Russell and daughter and partner. I have no idea how to build a coop myself so would prob have a buy one, anyone have any suggestions?? Also my daughter wants a rabbit, would it be able to live with chickens ??

HeatherintheHills

Nobeljess wrote: »

Hey up been thinking about keeping chickens for awhile ( only 2 though) I have a cat and jack Russell and daughter and partner. I have no idea how to build a coop myself so would prob have a buy one, anyone have any suggestions?? Also my daughter wants a rabbit, would it be able to live with chickens ??

i know people who keep rabbits and chickens together. Ideally, keep a fence between them at first until they get used to each other. As you have a jack russell you might need a very secure run for your chickens.

There are so many coops available it is hard to recommend any, but whatever you choose, if you plan on having 2 chickens, make sure the house is suitable for at least 4 and be prepared to increase the run size considerably as the combined house and run set ups never provide enough run area.

Byatt

I'm hen sitting for a week and having a whale of a time looking after them! I also got a really large egg but never thought to weigh it, but it was the size of 2 normal eggs and had a double yolk! Great learning curve and although I can't have hens of my own yet, ONE DAY!

I have no idea what breeds they are so is there a site which gives easy identification? I'm just learning about the differences but will have to leave them next week. sob...

Syman

Byatt wrote: »

I'm hen sitting for a week and having a whale of a time looking after them! I also got a really large egg but never thought to weigh it, but it was the size of 2 normal eggs and had a double yolk! Great learning curve and although I can't have hens of my own yet, ONE DAY!

I have no idea what breeds they are so is there a site which gives easy identification? I'm just learning about the differences but will have to leave them next week. sob...

have a look here

Byatt

Thanks Syman, excellent site, already identified one!

ionahenor2

2nd new girl has started laying so had a 3 egg day yesterday and a no egg day, besides a softie, today. Seems to be feast or famine.

I have also noticed they are eating the bedding (shredded paper) do you think this will harm them?

Hope everyone is well.