asolomio Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Well we received our new green eglu this morning and its all set ready for the arrival of our chickens tommorrow. Got to go pick them up at lunch time, so i will post tommorrow to let you know how the first day went. Hopefully will have some pics from their first day too Catherine x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riane Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh sarah Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 have a great day tomorrow hope the weather is dry because you will be out watching them all day sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Congratulations. Very exciting for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Congratulations!! Looking forward to the pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Watch Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Hi Catherine, Tomorrow will be great and you'll be hooked to chickens straight away. You also get hooked to this forum too as it's so informative. Good luck and keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 How exciting . Have a lovely day tomorrow and remember we're all here with encouragement and advice whenever you need it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Wonderful!!! How many are you getting tomorrow? (bet you get more) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asolomio Posted January 25, 2008 Author Share Posted January 25, 2008 Were thinking of getting three. We have a green eglu with run, and run extension, so there should be enough room for them. Dad has built an enclosure with bark in it, after looking on the site for inspiration Catherine x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Watch Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 I have green eglu and a converter (which is the first bit of extension) too. My 4 live happily in that (but they do free range as well). 3 is a good number to get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 I have an and convertor with 3 hens in and a and standard run with 2 in!! They free range most days though. 3 in an extended run is plenty of room! Good luck picking your new girls! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Yay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicki9 Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 good luck with your chicken collection! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 (edited) Have fun watching your new chooks Karen x edited; for some reason not all the letters printed Edited January 25, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Hi Catherine. All the best with collecting the girls tomorrow. Do post pics. First of many, I'm sure. Lin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asolomio Posted January 25, 2008 Author Share Posted January 25, 2008 Well the girls have arrived, we decided on four as we couldnt choose between them! They will be free ranging too, so im hoping they have plenty room. They have settled in great! We have one POL red goldline, one POL light sussex, one POL spekeldy, and one slightly older laying amber (not sure of the right breed name yet). They are lovely. Although getting them to bed tonight was fun to say the least, eventually went in with the torch idea i read on here ha! Will take some pics tommorrow, as weather has been wild up here....very strong winds so a bit cold to stay outdoors too long. Love Catherine x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 They sound gorgeous girls. Have you decided on names yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beauty-Box Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Congratulations on getting your chooks, they sound lovely! looking forward to seeing pics of them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Congratulations . I bet you can't wait till tomorrow so you can spend the day with them . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asolomio Posted January 25, 2008 Author Share Posted January 25, 2008 Yeah we have names Cream older amber one is called Marjorie Black speckledy is called Tabitha Light sussex is called Henrietta And the little goldline My daughter has named 'clucky' Catherine x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asolomio Posted January 25, 2008 Author Share Posted January 25, 2008 What do you think of my choice, obviously being a first time owner, im not 100% sure if these breeds are compatible, do you think they will be ok together? What are the traits of these breeds, they all seem nice birds. The Amberlink had a bit of a peck at me today, but the other three seem pretty docile. Im keeping an eye on the goldline, shes smaller and i hope she isnt bullied too much by the other three. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 They are a great choice, don't worry! They will all be a very similar size and temperament as all hybrids. They will all have their own personalities though and as a general rule the first to lay will most likely be top chicken. One of mine had a peck at me when I first got them but with hindsight she was young and nervous. Give them space and treats and a few days to settle in and they will really start to come out of their shells! Regarding compatibility, I don't think there are really any chickens that are incompatible (unless there is a massive size difference). They all seem to herd well together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asolomio Posted January 25, 2008 Author Share Posted January 25, 2008 Thanks for that... The top chicken i think will be the amberlink. Shes slighty older than the rest...the other three are POL pullets and shes been laying for a little while. I think maybe she was just nervous, but she seemed quite agressive. Im sure she will settle down in time. Im just glad to have a lovely bunch of girls who look gorgeous when they are together, a really pretty mix. Catherine x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asolomio Posted January 26, 2008 Author Share Posted January 26, 2008 well all change today! The little goldline has had a stressfull night, and today she was pecked terribly, so we got in touch with the farmer and he offered to replace her for a different hen more able to fend for itself. Which we did this after noon. so we now have a french copper maran instead of the goldline. Names have changed too! We have Isabella, Henrietta, Agatha and Matilda And Isabella laid an egg today!! I was so excited. More updates tommorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Love the names . And congratulations on getting an egg so soon . (Sorry about your wee Goldline though ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
