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Post by Duck Diva on Jun 8, 2009 20:51:08 GMT 8
Hi Ashley, I will try to answer some of your questions. 1. You can go in after dark and pick up the girls and pop them on the roost until they get the hang of it if you like. Is it wide? Not a broom handle etc. They like a wide flat perch. 2. Because they are new, they are getting used to their new place. They may not venture out much until they feel more comfortable. I wouldnt worry too much just make sure they have food and water inside their house. When you are home on the weekend you can shoo them outside for a look around if theyre not already doing so. 3. I crush my grit up or buy it already crushed.I have bantams though. I would still do it for the big ones as it will be easier for them. Im sure your girls will settle in before too long. They just need time to adjust to their new home. Happy chooking Wendy
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Post by fluffychook on Jun 8, 2009 21:05:05 GMT 8
Human yoghurt is fine
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Post by fluffychook on Jun 8, 2009 21:07:12 GMT 8
Frontline is for cats and dogs, use that. I also use a topical called ivomectin which is for cattle. It is not recommended for poultry, but a lot of breeders use both these products. I think Frontline has similar ingredients to ivomectin.
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Post by horses7 on Jun 8, 2009 21:28:51 GMT 8
natural yoghurt is fine mix it with some porridge and possibly grate a little apple in it, and I think when I saw the photo that possibly they could have been some of my pullets from the auction and if that is the case, I dont put roosts in with the heavy soft feathers as an old poultryman told me a few years ago that if they roost too young (while their bones are quite soft) they could end up with crooked breast bones) so just on the offchance he is right I never supply perches, also I dont feed my chickens lettuce as if they eat too much of it it can give them the runs, hence more shampooing. also mine are all in bed now by between 5-5.30pm so you never know they might have been out and gone back in again, as long as there is food and water for them to have if they dont decide to come out I would just leave them be and let them make their own way out.
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Post by beck on Jun 9, 2009 14:29:43 GMT 8
ooh you did do well they are lovely birds
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Post by ashley on Jun 9, 2009 20:23:46 GMT 8
Yes, I think they are your birds, I paid your husband while you were dealing with the millions of people at the desk. When I got home today Queenie was outside and leisurely strolled back inside at 5.30 so I presume they have all found the door today. I'll try the yogurt in the morning & I've got some frontline here for our dog anyway, so that works out well. But Most Importantly, look what I found in the nesting box tonight! YAY!!
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Post by Duck Diva on Jun 9, 2009 20:30:17 GMT 8
Wow your first egg! Thats fantastic! Sounds like your girls have settled in nicely.
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Post by shea on Jun 9, 2009 20:33:30 GMT 8
yum, egg for breakfast, they obviously feel at home. well done.
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Post by fluffychook on Jun 9, 2009 21:34:28 GMT 8
I love it when a new chook lays an egg, just shows you have given them a welcome that they appreciate and they are saying thankyou...lol, not really, but sounds good.
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Post by ashley on Jun 10, 2009 19:20:16 GMT 8
Thanks Everyone Got Another One Today! I don't think the novelty chickens and eggs is going to wear off very soon, but I'll stop going on about it now, eggs are a regular thing for a hen after all.
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Post by fluffychook on Jun 10, 2009 19:29:19 GMT 8
Not if you are a silkie...lol. I get excited every time.
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