Neurotic hen owner....oh and a vid!!

mickwood · « **on:** July 21, 2008, 22:15 »

Did anyone else become a neurotic owner once their chucks arrived?

I'm thinking about everything!

Should I wash them...they look fairly dirty, are their legs ok....have they got mites? Perch.....laying....nest box....food.....fighting! (yes fighting!!)

anyhoo.....thought you may like to see the girls in action!

(just click the pic!)

Chookaholic · « **Reply #1 on:** July 21, 2008, 22:55 »

Ah bless!Try to stop worrying & enjoy them...They look lovely

I suppose it's like being an overly anxious new mum!

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #2 on:** July 21, 2008, 22:58 »

Lovely

GrannieAnnie · « **Reply #3 on:** July 21, 2008, 23:03 »

Awww they are lovely Mick, but neurotic?? no, just always get a little concerned when we first bring any day old home. I just worry that some may be weak and not make the first night!!!

poultrygeist · « **Reply #4 on:** July 21, 2008, 23:15 »

Wouldn't catch me being neurotic :roll: it's normal

...enjoyed the Borat clip too

Rob

mickwood · « **Reply #5 on:** July 21, 2008, 23:18 »

I'll try and stop being neurotic.... :roll:

Over anxious parent? never....kids are easy to understand! chucks on the other hand!? WHOLE NEW WORLD!! haha!!

kimT · « **Reply #6 on:** July 22, 2008, 09:35 »

Mick asked "Did anyone else become a neurotic owner once their chucks arrived"

Who us lot?.............................no never!

Roughlee Handled · « **Reply #7 on:** July 22, 2008, 09:51 »

I think everone here can vouch for me when I say "neurotic me? Nooooooooo."
OMG it sneezed. Help
It pooped and it is a funny colour.
It layed an egg.
And its not normal.

I am just paranoid.

I am sure we will calm down once we are used to the antics of our feathered charges.

mickwood · « **Reply #8 on:** July 22, 2008, 09:56 »

Not just me then!

mtoyne · « **Reply #9 on:** July 22, 2008, 10:37 »

My OH is the neurotic one in our house. From when i got pregnant he went in to panic mode, 4 years, 1 daughter and 6 chickens later and he still hasnt calmed down. The chickens have runny poo, dont feed them bread, dont think they should be eating slugs, it goes on and on. He would have a vet and a doctor on call 24 hrs a day 7 days a week if he could afford it.

Roughlee Handled · « **Reply #10 on:** July 22, 2008, 10:39 »

defiantly not just you. This forum makes me feel quite normal, well sometimes.

Foxy · « **Reply #11 on:** July 22, 2008, 12:43 »

I guess it helps when you get to know the birds habits, I have a speckedly who looks really scruffy, she didn't moult fully last year and isn't laying very well -its just the way she is. Some are just like that, her sister is completely different though moulted quickly and completely and a good layer

I am completely paranoid about redmite and foxes though, convinced they are watching me...... :shock:

Kate and her Ducks · « **Reply #12 on:** July 22, 2008, 22:50 »

Just because you're paranoid, doesn't mean they're not out to get you :shock:

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Neurotic hen owner....oh and a vid!!

poultrygeist

Foxy