So after a few delays we finally have our 3 gorgeous hens :) My face hurts from smiling so much - no kidding! We just picked them up tonight and they are all snuggled up in their wee house. No names yet, we want to see their personalities a bit more first :) Happy Astra & Al!
I really wanted to see them out in the run but it was after 8pm so they weren't as keen as me, one did poke a head out though!
Al's so happy, and not bothered at all that he's now out numbered by us ladies 5:1 lol Cara was watching all this fuss from the kitchen window, looking distinctly unimpressed!
I took these pictures yesterday but never got around to posting them, I just really wanted to post with real hens I guess! Anyway heres the whole run, and Cara making herself at home!
Lovely pictures! Well done on the hen house, it looks great! I hope your hens will be very happy in it!
ReplyDeleteAh thanks so much Katie, we are so happy with how it turned out :)
DeleteOh boy, they're cute! Can't wait to hear their names.
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Oh yes, I love choosing names! Ours can get a bit crazy so watch this space LOL x
DeleteWell done on the hen house. Hope your hens are laying very soon, I am always amazed at how soft hens are. Poor Cara might be feeling a little jealous now she has some competition for your affections lol.
ReplyDeletethey should start within a month, my guess was 2 weeks :) I think your right about cara, we gave her some extra love today!
DeleteYAY!!! Congratulations on your new chickens!!! And the coop and run look perfect...so cute!
ReplyDeleteThanks bee girl, the whole contraption is very cute, we have close proximity neighbours and so wanted it to look neat and tidy (if we had space they'd be all over the place!) - we're rubbing off on them though because one neighbour is talking about getting some too!
DeleteThat is fantastic and I am SERIOUSLY jealous. I have wanted hens for ages. Not surprised you can't stop smiling! I love the photo of Cara, she looks slightly cross in the wonderful way cats can. Lucky you.
ReplyDeleteAh Dan don't be jealous you'll get hens one day soon! maybe when you're not away so much and you can get a dog too like you said before :) I think hens will suit you :)
DeleteYour girls are all so pretty!!!
ReplyDeleteI know! I'm totally smitten - I actually missed them when I was at work today LOL
DeleteCongratulations on your new arrivals! The run looks amazing! x
ReplyDeleteThanks philippa :) Im really happy with how the run turned out and now we feel like we've got a tiny little urban small holding - living the mini dream lol
DeleteThey are lovely! I'm so pleased that you got three and not just two. Enjoy : )
ReplyDeleteWe are loving having them Jo, they are such sweet ladies :) we're really glad we got 3 too, great advise :)
DeleteHa Ha - trust Cara to get in on the act - typical cat !
ReplyDeleteYou'll find they will have their own 'bedtime' and it will be the same every night, they'll just put themselves to bed - very obliging - unlike ducks !
Oh i didn't know duck were awkward lol I love the fact with this run that they can just go to bed and get up when they want and we dont have to lock them up or let them out - its brilliant :)
DeleteHa. "Looking distinctly unimpressed", sounds like a cat alright! Congrats on your hens. Their house turned up really nice.
ReplyDeleteI think cara actually sulked with me last night! Thanks so much - Im over the moon, i just LOVE looking out the window and seeing them :)
DeleteI am so jealous!!! I am wanting some hens. I look forward to your journey so I can make up my mind.
ReplyDeleteWell so far so good Sandra, they dont mess up the lawn at all and seem very happy :) we move the run each evening when we get home and see them after work and its no bother at all - they are so sweet :) get some!!!
DeleteThe run looks great well done!
ReplyDeleteI'm very envious o the hens- I would love some but can't have them x
Aw Thanks and im sure you'll have some one day if thats what you want, they are such a pleasure :)
Deleteaww! Astra your girls are lovely! you look so happy! The coop you made is amazing! I could sit all day and watch our chooks, they're so funny! Hope it all goes well, Gavinn was reading up and they love banana, grapes and tomatoes they'll be eating better than me!
ReplyDeletehahaha ours are fussy, i gave them a stale (but home baked and tasty) cinnamon bun and they wouldn't eat it! I do just sit and watch them too they are so funny!
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