pitter patter of new feet

[Falkirk Bairn]

Finally after a long wait my girls have arrived. I was intending on getting some pure breeds but was too impatient to wait so I've settled on a variety of hybrids (I hope to add a cream legbar and a wellsummer in a couple of months when they are ready)

[RichmondHens]

Congratulations. They look nice little hens. That grass won't last very long though!

[Falkirk Bairn]

Yeah I'm already considering what to put down, was thinking wood bark chips. I've already "borrowed" a bakers crate as I thought it would be nice to put some turf in it so the girls still have a wee lawn, lol.

[Falkirk Bairn]

Got my first egg this morning - well chuffed

[chris]

Bark can harbor mould spores, which in bad news for a chickens respiratory system.. wood chip would be better (obviously, making sure it's now Yew if you get it from tree surgeons/the council).

Are the grey-ish ones bluebells?

Ahhh, I want some more!!!!

[Newtothis]

That looks like a really great flock there. Have you worked out which is the boss hen yet. Enjoy!

[Falkirk Bairn]

Hi Chris, thanks for advice about wood bark/wood shavings, yes those are both bluebelles (one is inthe coop the now and I think she's trying to lay a wee pressie for me).

Hi Newtothis, It looks like my black rock (rhode rock) is top hen, she kinda made that clear within 5 mins of them arriving, lol.

[petal]

oh black rocks are funny! ours used to be top hen too! Looks like you have a nice range of birds that will keep you supplied with lots of lovely eggs- but i would not add any more to your space. we get wood chips from the tree surgeon for free- just find your local one.

[Falkirk Bairn]

Clarabelle (Columbian Blacktail) is very friendly. I sat in the run for a wee while this morning and she was first to me and loved getting petted. When I left the run she stood by the door for ages. What's the bets she's the first one I let out in the garden, lol.

[Madasafish]

First to the pot? :-)

[Falkirk Bairn]

We had an evening show in Glasgow today, hoped to be back before nightfall to ensure that the girls managed back into their coop. We arrived back after dark but needn't have worried as they were all in the coop and one of them had even left us a wee present in the middle of the run. 2 eggs on their first day - well chuffed

[Falkirk Bairn]

6 eggs of my girls today, wasn't expecting that for their 2nd day. 2 of them had soft spots but I know this can happen when they start laying.

I'm as happy as a pig in muck!

[Falkirk Bairn]

just found egg no. 7 today