It is exciting!
Submitted by Santamarinese on Thu, 04/08/2010 - 10:59In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
It is exciting when you get the first egg. So much so that you want to keep it instead of using it. You can't beat a free range egg though. The yolks are so yellow compared to shop bought ones. Enjoy - and may there be many more to come! We had our hens for about a month before they laid an egg and you almost get to the point of thinking that the first egg will never come, then suddenly they surprise you!
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How eggciting
Submitted by Dylano on Thu, 04/08/2010 - 11:16In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
How eggciting ,......sorry had to do it.... Well done you, always wanted to keep a few chickens but always worried about foxes...maybe you have inspired me...A 1
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Well done Angie ! Probably
Submitted by Joy on Thu, 04/08/2010 - 18:26In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
Well done Angie ! Probably they needed time to settle down. Hope you get more soon. x
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Congratulations! I think
Submitted by Patz on Thu, 04/08/2010 - 20:37In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
Congratulations! I think that's wonderful.
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Dipping soldiers
Submitted by pilchard on Fri, 04/09/2010 - 03:56In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
Did you dip your soldiers in it for breakfast?
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Is Misha jealous or has he
Submitted by Gala Placidia on Fri, 04/09/2010 - 04:44In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
Is Misha jealous or has he decided to ignore the whole thing? The chickens must be getting plenty of attention...
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Misha stalked them all day
Submitted by Angie and Robert on Fri, 04/09/2010 - 05:25In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
Misha stalked them all day yesterday Gala!, but they saw her off and now she has taken to pouncing on scorpions, no doubt she will grow up someday if she lives that long!. had the egg poached Pilchard, delicious.
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Just the way I like them
Submitted by pilchard on Fri, 04/09/2010 - 07:00In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
I must admit I have never had an egg straight from the hen, so to speak. Was it much nicer than the shop bought product?
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Much more of a golden yolk
Submitted by Angie and Robert on Fri, 04/09/2010 - 08:18In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
Much more of a golden yolk and much, much better, Gilda has just produced another one, must be the basmati rice she had last night.
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Ummm, basmati rice..maybe
Submitted by Dylano on Fri, 04/09/2010 - 09:05In reply to Much more of a golden yolk by Angie and Robert
Ummm, basmati rice..maybe kedgeree for breakfast ?
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Keeping Chickens
Submitted by NonnaLou on Mon, 09/20/2010 - 07:46In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
Ciao, We're hoping to get some chickens soon. Any advice gratefully received !!!
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Oh my poor chicks, sad to
Submitted by Angie and Robert on Tue, 09/21/2010 - 04:13In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
Oh my poor chicks, sad to read this thread again. Gilda was taken by a fox, when she was free ranging, in broad daylight, just a few yards from us, so we built a large secure run with a roof. Then Ruby and Stella were found dead in the coop within 24hrs of each other, we have no idea what caused the sudden death, as they had been fine the previous day. So no more chicks for now, they appear to be very fragile creatures, and become such pets that it is devastating when they die. Perhaps in the Spring as they are so much fun, affectionate and like going for walks.Oh and the eggs are good too.
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