[raeburg]

I didn't expect to get the number of eggs that we do   More than we can eat so friends and family get them too.  Most say they can taste the difference and don't want to buy supermarket eggs again.  Definatley try frying the eggs - they are fantastic.  Enjoy keeping your girls

[gaz.grace]

yes they are really droopy .. i cant wait for them to get back to how they should be .

it dont half make you feel good though taking them in after the life they have had up to know ..

i did think is it because it was so fresh but i was not sure  .. i learn something new  every day on here its great .

thanks all

[gaz.grace]

  There is a cat thats not mine that comes in my garden alot it seems ok it had a look at the hens from the wall but i was there so there wud of been trouble if it had gone for them . what are cats like with hens ??

[andreadon]

they're really beautiful.

re: the wall thing - our run has got a mesh roof on it, so you might find it an idea to set up something like that (high enough so you can still walk under it).  I know clipping wings doesn't hurt, but i feel like it stops them from acting like real chickens, so a roof is the best plan in that respect.
they'll still be able to see the sky.
and maybe put up some kind of "jungle gym" (a couple of thick branches or bits of wood screwed into the wall higher up) they won't use it for a while, but when they used to it all, they'll love it!

best of luck. 

[gaz.grace]

well heres whats happening at the min.. They all seem ok this morning .They had knocked over all there food in the feeder whoops. now i have noticed that one seems to peck at the other two when they go near or in the coop she  sorts her bed out so it seems and wont let either two in or near she bullys them out so there out in the garden roaming .And she stays in or near the coop and when they  come boom shes there like a shot  kicking them out..
Im taking this is what you call the pecking order.With the cat thats out and about its not really bothered just curious as to what the hens are so it seems anyway ..

i hope this is all normal they are feeding ok and drinking so they seem fine just they keep out of the way of her..
All good   

[gaz.grace]

And here is a pic of the 2nd egg just been out to make sure they are all ok  and they left me a thank you .. bless lol

does it look ok to you guys i can see a few bumps on the shell but apart from that looks ok . but i suppose its whats inside the shell that count . god cant you tell this is all new to me im like a kid with a new train set lol 

[gaz.grace]

Can i just say a big thanks to you all ,If it was not for this forum i would not have a clue .
im really glad your all here to help

[chasechicken]

Your hens look gorgeous!  Good luck with them!!

[mrs.ploppy]

I'm just the same after 10 years of having chucks!  Every day something new, never a dull moment.  Welcom to the mad, mad, mad world of chicken keeping.  Enjoy!!!!!