[Epona_4]

After lots of reading and thinking and pondering and preparing....i got 2 chickens, they're blue faverolles called Valerie and Dorothy, already they're fabulousand real characters 
Hopefully the picture i attempt to post has come up......
Any advice or comments welcome 

[ANHBUC]

Well done on taking the time to research and make sure it is for you Epona_4.  Valerie and Dorothy look beautiful hens, hopefully they will be producing lovely eggs for you soon.

Just a point about putting feed on the floor, only give them enough that they will clear it all up.  If any is left it can attract vermin or if it gets damp it will go mouldy within a day and can cause respiratory problems.   

[Epona_4]

Thank you  yes they do clear it up, i just gave them a little so they get used to coming to me for feed, Dorothy has already started laying, and Valeries comb has gone bright red so i am expecting her to start soonish! 

[ANHBUC]

   That is a bonus, having to wait for weeks and weeks can be sooo frustrating.   

[tosca100]

  That is a bonus, having to wait for weeks and weeks can be sooo frustrating.   

Don't I know it!

They look lovely Epona. Glad you took the leap, but be careful....they are addictive!

[ANHBUC]

  That is a bonus, having to wait for weeks and weeks can be sooo frustrating.   

Don't I know it!

They look lovely Epona. Glad you took the leap, but be careful....they are addictive!

I take it you are still playing the "Waiting Game" tosca?   

[Epona_4]

well......i am thinking of getting a boy...and another couple of girls.....just for company you know? im not addicted....i can give up anytime i like! *chants it over and over! 

[Mrs Bee]

What pretty girls.

And you can't give it up at all, your are hooked like the rest of us.

[Epona_4]

Mrs Bee i now 'waste' so much time chicken watching, its just not funny  , i would like a cuckoo boy and three unrelated cuckoo girls......i'm on the look out but sadly not many people have them, let alone have them for sale! i'm not sure if this might be a blessing? to slow me down 

[Mrs Bee]

I used to waste loads of time chicken watching at first, but that does wear off in time.

[tosca100]

  That is a bonus, having to wait for weeks and weeks can be sooo frustrating.   

Don't I know it!

They look lovely Epona. Glad you took the leap, but be careful....they are addictive!

I take it you are still playing the "Waiting Game" tosca?   

Still waiting. They are a happy bunch, but it is extremely hot here at the moment, up into the forties sometimes, so I am not bothered that they are saving their energy. We are off to pick up our pure bred Shumens today, don't know how old they are (OH didn't think to ask!) but I am worried I might see something else I like while I'm there.....laying ones. That's the problem with having space and food available in the village for £1 per 10 kg! (though layers pellets are £4 )

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[Beano]

I used to waste loads of time chicken watching at first, but that does wear off in time.

Does it really! We've had ours seven years and I still do it , even in the morning when I can't spare the time.

You have lovely chickens there; enjoy.

[tosca100]

Me too, they rae just outside the door so always around, but unlike the ones in the UK, not inside the house. These have a pen where they stay!

[joyfull]

gorgeous  girls you have there 

[Epona_4]

Thank you joyfull