Krysia Posted February 10, 2008 Author Share Posted February 10, 2008 Practical Poultry. It is very interesting and covers small flock holders like us and also larger commercial keepers, Its well worth a look if you can find it, We subscribe as we can only;y get it at the feed store, and that's if we are quick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Desperate for one!!! I am trying to convince Dad about it. By the way what is a magazine? Am I missing out !! You are missing out if you have not read it yet It stands for Practical Poultry Great articles and handy if you are after more chooks because they have breeder listings in the back Edit Sorry but I missed your post Kryisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJuff Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Aren't you supposed to store eggs point down? It's a great idea though. In a picture I saw, the eggs were pointing downwards rather than on their sides rolling down. I think it's a must have! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJuff Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 I have one . . . in the post!!!!!!!!!!!!! Definately a must have and a must edit the price for OH when he asks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaggieMcHen Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Also available on ebay 'here' http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-HANDMADE-EGG-SKELTER-POULTRY-CHICKENS-HATCHING-EGGS_W0QQitemZ190198994178QQihZ009QQcategoryZ46292QQcmdZViewItem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 I've copied my post from Cinnamon's "7 out of 7" post. I'm just a bit concerned that Maisie's eggs might fall through - not bantam size just quite narrow (they fall to the bottom of egg cups ). Does anyone have a skelter that could measure the gap for me? Don't want to spend that much to find 1/3 of my eggs won't go in it . Can anyone help, please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 I just gave in and sent an email! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Have you seen where the Ebay seller lives? Orpington . What are the chances . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Oops, was someone watching this? Sorry, it's mine now! (I couldn't resist, sorry!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Aren't you supposed to store eggs point down? It's a great idea though. In a picture I saw, the eggs were pointing downwards rather than on their sides rolling down. I think it's a must have! When mine arrived there was a handwritten note saying to put them on with the pointy end in,which is what I have been doing. I do like mine - I like the shape & style of it,BUT I find that I worry about the eggs falling off & smashing,so I may go back to my nice egg basket insted. Interestingly,the eBay link above shows the eggs stored top to tail rather than side to side,which is how I have them - does anyone know which is right? Here is how mine look - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Oooh, pretty please Sarah, would you measure the distance between the "sides" for me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Sure - the actual gap is just a smidge over 3.5 cm.....maybe 3.6 My Pekins eggs fit on there,just about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 I store mine the same as you Sarah, as per the note I never have my eggs long enough to go off We have at least 10 for brekkie on a Sunday morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krysia Posted February 17, 2008 Author Share Posted February 17, 2008 laying them end to end you wouldn't get the full amount it and also I don't think they would roll. We have a problem with the really small eggs they twist and I have to help them realign but still loads easier than my old rotation system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Sure - the actual gap is just a smidge Thanks Sarah, much appreciated . I reckon Maisie's eggs will be OK . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Oh dear, I feel really guilty now . I snapped up a skelter on Ebay yesterday but this morning received a lovely email from Kay and Phil saying they've made more and to confirm my order & send a cheque. I had no idea they would be this quick . Shall I just ignore it (bit rude ) or fib and say my darling OH knew how much I wanted one and happened to find one on Ebay? Or tell the truth . Which is the most morally acceptable get out clause? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 They won't have any trouble getting rid of it so I reckon a little white lie might be forgivable on this occasion. Blame your OH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Blame your OH! Poor chap doesn't actually know I've bought one . Do you think he'll believe the "what? this old thing?" line . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 I've just placed my order with Kay - am not telling CTB- just gonna sneak it into the kitchen and hope for the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louisdog Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 I am desperate for one of these, I emailed on 2 Feb but never heard back, maybe my email got filtered out as spam Does anyone know whether I could just send them a cheque and my address, maybe someone has their address and could pm it to me? Please help, I have to have one, they look so great! Thanks Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 I've got their details in an email. Will PM you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louisdog Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Thanks Ain't "Ooops, word censored!"ody Here you're a star Am going to post my cheque off and cross my fingers I get one. Will be watching out for the postie all next week now! Cheers Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krysia Posted February 18, 2008 Author Share Posted February 18, 2008 Oh dear, I feel really guilty now Sad . I snapped up a skelter on Ebay yesterday but this morning received a lovely email from Kay and Phil saying they've made more and to confirm my order & send a cheque. I had no idea they would be this quick Shocked . Shall I just ignore it (bit rude Confused ) or fib and say my darling OH knew how much I wanted one and happened to find one on Ebay? Or tell the truth Rolling Eyes . Which is the most morally acceptable get out clause? Be honest, the one on Ebay will be one of theirs I'm quite sure, when I originally asked about the price they said that there was a discount if you bought a bulk order, someone obviously did and you bought it, I think they are so pleased to have made a success out of it they won't care where you got it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Yes, it's definitely one of theirs. I've actually had an email from them saying they didn't know they were on Ebay and wondering who's selling them . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
