[Zak the Rabbit]

finally, after only about a year of building and waiting, we have chooks!

Sam collected his ladies from the farm this afternoon. He tried to catch one himself but she ran off, and he talked to them all the way home. now they are in the chookhouse settling in







ive never handled chickens before, well live ones that is, and i was amazed at how soft and silky they are! they are already showing different character each, one is much happier to be handled, stroked etc, was straight up onto the perch, and looking out the pop hole. Ive a feeling that one will be boss. Another is more timid, didnt want to be stroked, but was straight into the nest box!

[richyrich7]

 Zac they look lovely  

[Aunt Sally]

They are beauties Zac      

[Zak the Rabbit]

im real chuffed

just been to check on them, three of them were pottering about in the run, came over when they saw me! the fourth was inside, and i had to encourage her out, but then she came down the ramp and joined the others. I had to go in the run with them to pick something up, and they were happy with me in there. rosey away at me, checking out what i was doing

more photos tomorrow. It'l be there bedtime soon. Im hoping they will go back in fairly easily


one thing i did notice, they have knocked quite a bit of the bedding out of the next box. This has a lip about 1/4inch high. Im wondering if i should make that higher?

[Aunt Sally]

one thing i did notice, they have knocked quite a bit of the bedding out of the next box. This has a lip about 1/4inch high. Im wondering if i should make that higher?

No harm in making it a bit deeper Zak  

You're going to have such a good time with them  

[Zak the Rabbit]

i cant believe how much im looking forward to going out to put them to bed! I just want to sit and watch them

[Aunt Sally]

i cant believe how much im looking forward to going out to put them to bed! I just want to sit and watch them

They will waste endless time for you Zak.  What a great way to waste time.  Comfey chair and a drink - perfic

[Wildeone]

I've just spent 1/2 an hour sitting in the greenhouse (warmer) watching my new ladies peck around on the grass!

[Zak the Rabbit]

Pictures?

[Aunt Sally]

Yes wildone, pictures tomorrow

[chicken soup]

Aww they look lovely Zak and I can't agree more with Aunt Sally.    Hubby and I have spent many a afternoon sat outside (even in the rain with a brolly, but that another story) just watching the chickens.  They always make me smile to myself even when I feel down.

[John]

Congratulations Zak - they look happy and confident

Nice one!

[Wildeone]

I'm just starting my own topic and loading them on photo bucket wont be long!!!!!!!!

I couldn't make you all wait i'd never hear the end of it!!!      

They look very happy Zak and Babe

[Viv]

I've been working all day today, it was great to get home and be met by all my ladies and Thomas running down the field to meet me, one of the neighbours couldn't believe what they were seeing, they did not believe that they could be so tame. You will waste loads of time just watching them

[Zak the Rabbit]

went out with Julie when she got home, at sunset, only two of them still out, both became very vocal on seeing us, then the others came out as well!

they had all gone in on their own when i went out just after dark to close the pophole. None were on the perch, but three of them had crammed themselves into the nestbox and were snuggled together, the forth had nestled herself in the corner

i guess it will take them a while to get used to a perch, they were living in a big shed before.

Im preparing a big curry later, so will same them a bit of cooked plain rice for a treat tomorrow