Which Came First, The Chicken or the Egg? Finally Answered! Ep. 197.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 เม.ย. 2022
- So, which came first, the chicken or the egg? Have we got this finally answered? Today we introduce the chickens to our new plot of land, homestead, allotment, small-holding, or whatever you prefer to call it :) Shaun takes you through our layout, the chicken coop, and how we'll look after the hens to get the best yield of fresh eggs!
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#chickencoop #henhouse #FoxesAfloat
Oh dear, there are already so many comments! But I wanted to give your chickens some thought, and this is what I came up with. Name them after some of the memorable places from your narrowboat journey. I went back and reviewed things. It will be a nice connection to that special time. I'm including a few extra to choose from or for other critters. So here's what I got:
Peaky (Peak Forest)
Bingley (Five Rise)
Ribble (Link)
Bugsworth (Basin)
Marston (Doles)
Mersey (Canal)
Marple (Aqueduct)
Stanley (Ferry)
And for good measure:
Falkirk (Wheel), Albert (Dock), Lune (Aqueduct), Wigen (Locks), and Crick (Boat Show)
You should name the hen house, "Foxes Aflutter."
Love it!
Foxes afloat is such an operatic adventure that the hens deserve diva names. So, Aida, Mimi, Carmen, Tosca, Brunnhilde, Norma, Leonora, and of course Salome. They are all sopranos, so when they hit a high note they will lay a big beautiful egg. In addition to the many eggs, you can sell tickets to their performances. Their coop should be named Covent Garden. There you have it!
oh this entry is my favourite!
Mimi is my daughters nick name 😁👍
Oh Shaun you've become so animated! You are obviously in your happy place. Lovely!
You have to name one irony, you have the only henhouse I've heard of that welcomes Foxes inside it! ;)
Wonderful pun !!! Most excellent!
Ribble and Thames after you’re epic river crossings. Loved the guided tour around the chicken grounds. Shaun knows his stuff 😎 Em x.
While your content isn’t on the canal’s, it hasn’t changed its awesomeness 👏
Name suggestions, for Chickens…
Hen Solo, Jabba the Cluck, Obi-Hen Kenobi and Princess Layer.♥️
Hey look! Foxes in the hen house!
They look very happy with their new home.
Suggestions…
Hen Solo, Jabba the Cluck, Obi-Hen Kenobi and Princess Layer x
Ok guys. Here is my request, all the way from Canada.
I grew up in Gawsworth, Cheshire (1950’s). My Mum raised chickens,to be able to sell the eggs, to supplement her very modest income. We had one chicken that thought she was a family member and felt quite at home coming into our house and eating out of our dog’s food bowls. Not sure why but my Mum decided to call her Gerty.
Would love to see one of your gals named ‘Gerty’!
Jeanie. We used to keep chickens and my granny named them Jeanie. All of them! 🤷♂️😂
In Sweden, everyone who has a garden can have six hens. If you want more, a permit is needed. If you want a rooster, all neighbors must give permission. And it is of course, and understandably, impossible to get. Good luck, and handle the chickens as much as you can now, you will get it back later.👍❤
That’s really useful to know! I’m currently trying to find a job in Sweden so I can emigrate here. On a 5 week visit to Västernorrland at present. LOVE it here. 😍✨
I think the problem is that roosters are just noisier than hens and tend to be early to riser in morning. I did a job years ago where I stayed in a bed and breakfast place that had hens and a rooster and personally thought it was a fantastic way to be woken in the morning.
Tahlullah, means laughter. which you guys have given us for many years.
Eggatha Christie. I love that you're starting a farm. :)
I don't Have names buT I do know that when you fellows go in to collect eggs there will be foxes in the hen house! Very fun show.
Sean you are a natural t.v. presenter, you make things clear and explain everything so well.
You pair sound wonderfully stress free. It is a joy to watch your vblog. Happy for you.
Name your chickens for Scottish Queens and consorts! There's a long list online. Some really cool names. Like Etheledra, Annabella, Sybilla, Euphemia, Ermengarde, Maude, and Yolanda. Lots more!
Lovely to see the hens settling in nicely.They seem very friendly, maybe being so young so that's nice.Hope the names are sensible, honestly these days some of the kids names make you cringe.I offered a few in your last video, just thought of another if you get cockrel... Taggart, after that super t.v. series.Take care you two and keep the fun coming along.👍🐓🐔♥️👍🏴🏴
Names of Flowers - Myrtle, Daisy, Marigold, zinnia, Rose, Petunia, Magnolia, Lily, or anything else
Harold the Hen. Was my grandfather’s favourite pet in 1980s. Much love from Australia 🇦🇺🙏🇦🇺
There’s a point around the 7 minute mark of Shaun sitting with the chicken’s, that you may want to consider printing the shot for framing…a man with his chickens…😁
Last of the summer wine ladies, Nora, Ivy, Pearl, Marina, aunty wainwright, Edie, Glenda and Nellie🤷♀️
Miss Telford, to honor the Canals 😊oxo
Chicken names - there’s a theme: 🐓 Tikka, Fajita, Supreme, Korma, Noodle, Nugget, Fricase & Satay.
It's not the size that matters, it's the chicken's healthy lifestyle that makes their eggs flavorfull and omega rich! Loved Y'alls chicken garden and coop. What could be finer than a Scottish homestead! My name for one of the hen's is Harriet. Cheers,
Princess Leia(Layer) 🥰🐔
Just a piece of advice from an old chicken keeper to you newbies, don't go in with your toes exposed, chickens love naked toes and it hurts alot. Enjoy
Thanks for a great update and you must realize that the girls have bonded with you so they're pecking at you to preen you and checking that you're healthy and bug free, particularly 'Henrietta' that had a go at Colin. Take care and all the best. Stevie
My wife and I usually watch your videos on our living room TV on Friday evening at around 6'ish MST. We are in Boise, Idaho. When we watched last evening and you suggested naming your chickens, my wife instantly started naming them, and here are some of the names we came up with. Brigette (Bardot), Raquel (Welch), Ursula (Andress), Claudia (Cardinale), Catherine (Deneuve), Tina (Louise), Ava (Gardner), Marilyn (Monroe), Rita (Hayworth), or any other of your favourites. :)
Hello fellow Boisean! Those 2 guys are quite entertaining, right?!
@@sandiekurczewski3182 I've been watching them since early 2020. Great entertainment!
@@KozlosLife Yep, sometime during that lockdown/pandemic time. Saved my sanity!
@@KozlosLife I had never heard of Narrow Boats before, so got quite an education on all the canals through England.Loved it!
Chic1, Chic2, Chic3, Chic4, Chic5, Chic6, Chic7, Runt for the Chicken who laid the small egg. LOL
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Margo and Barbara from "The Good Life"😅
Shaun. You are so in your right place w your animal family. Totally the right move for you. I am so happy to see you so happy 😀😄🤗names. Every chicken family needs a Martha, a Minnie,and an Ena.
Meant to be Ena as in Coro ladies.
Yay! Great to meet the girls. You've made a lovely home for them. Here are some family names Daisy, Mona, Florence, Edie, Jennie, Sandy, Doris, Sheila. That's a great nan, two nans, two great aunts, a mum, and two aunties. Daisy moved to Canada from Scotland. So glad you're sharing your lives with us. Thanks!
So need to be one called Fran and one called Ritch lol another nice vlog 👍
I ordered a chicken and an egg from Amazon; I'll let you know....
Me again ... " Blue Pearl", because its my boats name, and I named it that as a memory of my parents, their memorial stone is Blue Pearl Granite, which I have as my counter tops in my galley and bathroom. Lovely to see Shaun star of the show ... you gave a good talk while introducing your hens, let's see more of you.
my god what a pair of lovable characters.you get worse,but keep it up makes the week better
Chocolate bar names for your chickens maybe, Mars, Bounty, Snicker, Caramac, Twirl, Picnic. Lucky to have you guys to look after them. 🐤🐥🐔💖
“Keeping up Appearances” with a few added: Hyacinth, Violet, Rose, Daisy, Iris, Jasmine, Hazel, Lily
Shaun, you do seem to be very much enjoying being a dinosaur herder. My experience with chickens, we had a small flock that we free-ranged on the veg. farm I worked at. Every time we moved the pen to a new patch they would go after all the frogs in the grass. That's when I realised they were still mini-dinosaurs. Frog fed chickens make delicious eggs!
Living the dream! Large eggs from the supermarket are painful for the hen to lay. Letting them loose in your garden will trash it! They have a lovely run. I name Ruby after my friend who died aged 98
Maybe some traditional Scottish names, Fiona, Isla, Morag, Sorcha, Aria, Freya, Ailsa, Maisie to name a few but there are lots more. They are pretty chooks, what breed are they? I wish we could have some but daughter is afraid they’d be eaten and it would freak the kids out. We have a bear that wanders around out house after the garbage now. It’s just woke up yesterday, I know this because it knocked over the green bin in the night, time to lock it so it can’t get in. We have been asked to not feed the birds here because the the avian virus, we’ve lost a bunch of the birds who live in our trees😢. Hope your girls will be safe, being so far out in the countryside should help protect them.
Collin, I have ADHD and I guess I give off an unusual energy and some animals are nervous of that, horses never liked me, they would immediately knock me off their back. Maybe your energy is different and that’s why birds yell at you.🥰🙋🏼♀️
One hen called Nessie? All in hopes she will lay "monstrous" eggs! Plus remembrances of your journeys afloat!
Thank you for your videos. It is nice to see you both so happy.
Watched latest "Chickensareus". Great. Name search ideas, saw on egg carton:
Perch, Dust Bathe, Scratch, Socialize. Also Rock (dumb as). Also, Shaun's
sweet sensitivity showed with hens, He's one of my heroes. Ted
Dusty, Cilla, Petula, Lulu, Judi, Helen, Dame Diana, Wee Lassie.
1,2,3,4,5,6,7and 8
🤣😂. And the horse walks away from your funny jokes...
The small egg layer...Cadbury 😂(no, not really) Shaun, you look like you're eggstatic to have chickens. I couldn't help but smile while you were sharing everything, thanks for that.
Collin, my girlfriend has a Quaker Parrot. The bird screams her head off when she can't see her too. Sometimes I can pick the bird up and pet her. Mostly I'm a bird taxi and food dispenser that gets paid with bites😂
Thanks for the homestead update. It's great seeing how people do up their patches of dirt.
What about “Maggie Hatcher” 🐓 🥚 🇬🇧
I can see the resemblance. Perfect for a grumpy, pecky hen.
Clugney and Laysey🐓🐓🤪
What about... Hennifer Aniston, Eggatha Christie, Cluck Norris, or Amelia Egghart? 😁
Beatrice, Babs, Betty, Barbara, Bella, Bernidette, Bianca and Birdie would be awesome names. We have used several of these throughout the years. Enjoy those awesome eggs.
Henrietta - Dixie chick - Yolko ono - Foxy chick 🐣🐥🐤🐔
You two are always entertaining, I would watch you on a boat, I would watch you with a goat. I would watch you with a hen, or in a Glen. You get the point!
It's so fun to hear Shaun talking more and explaining about his chickens. I think he really likes them. 😊
Name one Baird... like your content... It's Moist, tasty and dele... cant spell it i've had a few.
By the way I am so excited by the content path. Your Detour has led to an unexpected adventure. I'm so excited to continue to see where you land next! Keep things up guys and be safe.
by the way Baird is my clan name that I've always "fan fiction" I'm the lost chief of lol...
My mother in law loved chickens and they helped her with her mental health issues. She got up religiously to look after them and give her purpose. Sadly we lost her two weeks ago after a long battle with cancer. We would appreciate if you would consider the name Christine for one of your chickens. Your TH-cam channels helps people understand mental health. Keep it up. Thanks Lee
Princess Lay-a, Amelia Egghart, Nessie
HENsel & Gretel, Jimi HENdrix, HENley on Thames, Yolko Ono & John HENnon, Hen Solo, Chick Jagger, Atila the Hen, Cluck Norris, I’ll get my coat shall I?
Keep up the fantastic work guys 👍
Names for the chickens: Adeline, Felicity, Osithe, Alexina, Benonia, Laureen, Seraphine, Victoria. One hobby of mine is genealogy in Eastern Canada. I got these names from records more than 150 yrs old.. Have fun guys ! Country life is the best life.
I think you should name them after great places you've visited while living on Silver Fox!! Trent, Mersey, Crick, Nessie, Thames, Marple, Bingley, Wigan.
One needs to be Fran and one Debbie.
Lol...I had that thought also. I wonder what Fran and Deborah would think of that.
Well, as David is out. Lol! How about naming them after the seven dwarfs & the eighth one can be Snowy. All the best David. 🥰
Watching your vlog last night I had to smile at the hens enjoying Shaun's presence (and arms) in their coop and think that one of the lovely hens should be called Pecky Sue!! ;)
It's wonderful to see Shaun so extra happy!!! Name suggestions......HENRIETTA, MAE WEST , BEULAH , BETTY . Maybe name two after your mums.
Two suggestions! Alice Cooper and Mrs. Moneyhenny
Oh my goodness, they’re adorable. I find the noise of hens so calming.
Some Hen's names for consideration :
1) Dusty
2) Scratchy
3) Pecky
4) Ol' Redeye
5) Shelly
6) Swinger
7) Foxy Lady
8) Ruffled
By the way, you can recycle your used egg-shells ground up into the hen's food, to let them make new shells !
Love this series !
Keep safe.
Stu xx
I suggest name a chicken Kiwi as a remembrance of NZ as we have ANZAC day tomorrow our memorial to soldiers who fought in two world wars and many other conflicts with Britain. The Kiwi fun fact is it has an enormous egg for the size of its body and is critically endangered!
You beat me to it! 🥰
How about Maud and Gladys???😂😂x
COllin +SHawn = COSH. I'm so pleased you are having such a good time on your new adventure. LMAO at 8:11 Shawns zipper is down hahahahah
mmp3pets How many played the vid back to check?! l did and it wasn't, as far as l could see - and l did look! :)
Shaun’s delight about the hens is so cute!!!! 🐥🐣🐓
We have two hens at the moment ... Anne and Harriet.
However over the years we have had several hens and named them after Herbs...
Here are my suggestions.
Rosemary ( Rose or Mary)
Ginger ( as in Biscuits)
Fennel (Fenelope)
Marjoram (Marjory)
Anise (Anne)
Angelica (Angela)
Sage ( what Colin is)
Parsley ( as in saucy what Shaun is).
I like Anne, but maybe Annie for a hen, kinda oldish
Lay-D Gaga!
Love you two 🤗
Colin - you were in fine form today! Shaun - truly enjoyed your information about the hens and the coop. You've put a lot of thought into the "girls" new home, you've built them the queen of castles with their own play yard. Compliments to you both. I think you should use a Scottish name for at least one hen but since I don't live in Scotland, I don't know what would be a great name. Have fun choosing their names.
Shaun, you really seem to know your way around a hen house. This new adventure is going to be so much fun, congratulations on your new lives in Scotland!
Hi guys! 👋 I know I shouldn't of sounded off my names for the hens a couple wks ago, but I was so excited they were coming 😁 So here's my picks again, depending on how many hens you have lol...Henrietta McFluffin, Hillary Fluff, Thelma & Louise, Clara Cluck, (my new one) Margaret Hatcher 😂 , Clover and Clementine. Hope your all having a wonderful day, see you next time and take care to you all ❤️
I had a pet chicken years ago and her name was Stubby Jane. People came from all over to see my sweet, loving girl! I'm sending in her name to you hoping she can still live on with your girls. I'm so thrilled with your new, exciting chapter in your lives! Sending you lots of love from Florida!
Chickens are special! Since they are red maybe call him be Ruby. Since Henrietta was a bit goofy. Lol yes m so glad you guys are letting us share your life. You both seem so much happier and relaxed ashore. Your chicken coop and yard are awesome! Well thought out and I’m glad you included the swing. It’s a really nice set up for the girls. I hope they appreciate it and lay lots of eggs. I love the old shows Good Life and Grace and Favour where they learn to raise their own food. Happy life guys!
oh i love the chickens and I love your new place in Scotland. Sean looks right at home with the livestock. Colin, you always get me laughing so hard. I really look forward each week for your videos. I am homebound and disabled so to experience life on a farm again is so wonderful. The first egg!! I have always named my animals after Beatle songs. I've had Little Girl, Molly Jones, Mary, Penny Lane and Sgt. Pepper.
Oh No! We have Foxes in the hen house. Sorry lol.
Very good to hear Sean chat about the hens. Could tell he has a real interest in them 👍Sean/Shaun?
I like Clementine for chickens. She was the friendly one at my childhood best friend's ranch. She would follow you round and then sit in your lap if you settled somewhere. She was a Rhode Island Red which are supposed to be cross and difficult, but she wasn't.
😊 Lovely to meet the girls, we think Heather would be a good name, to match the hills around you. Take care. 💕🐾xxx
Names for the lovely chucklies.
Ruby, Amber, Pearl, Beryl, Opal, Topaz and Jade because they are all gems. If I’ve forgotten one call it lettuce- another little gem😂
Most excellent .....funny cute
Brilliant as Ever thanks and Henrietta, XX
I used to hypnotise chicken! I'd take them out of their shed, coax them as I stroked holding their feet together, lay them on the ground on the joint of the paving slabs, with the joint line extending well into the distance and their beaks pointing up the line
line and then gently moving away. The chicken would then stay until I came and picked them up. I was about ten years old then so rather a long time ago. Thoroughly enjoyable. Thanks so much. Lots of love to two very special guys!!! Terry xxx
Hens should have old lady names such as Mavis, Gertrude, Ethel, Betty, Florence, Mabel. Xx
Old lady names are the best for hens.
Need to include Maud!
confuse every one call one DUCK
Maggie Hatcher - (Thatcher)
HENrietta
CHICKadee (W.C. Fields)
Princess LAYER - Princess Leia from Star Wars
EGGladon - prehistoric hen?
Hope you like 'em
As always loved your vlog! Name one of the glorious chickens Poppy.
Attila the Hen
Roast, Stew, Casserole, Schnitzel, Fried, Soup, Burger, Stir-Fry
Lady Cluck after the fab Scottish chicken in the animated Robin Hood film. I still cry laughing if I watch her fighting the rhino soldiers!
Your ladies certainly have a lovely home even if they can’t go into the garden yet.
Love the dust baths. Very cute.