Leicester_H Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 So how many people bought an eglu/cube plus n hens and had no more than n hens after 1 year ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 we have 1 more after 4 months but there wasn't an option for that so i couldn't vote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyren Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 We started with two hens, and now, 18 months later, have three bantams instead. I'd quite like a couple more bantams, but then we'd need a walk-in run to replace the eglu (or maybe a cube), and our spare money is currently earmarked to knock the kitchen and hall into a bigger kitchen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester_H Posted February 11, 2008 Author Share Posted February 11, 2008 well Poet - its not option 1 - can resist!! Guess whether you think it will be 2,3 or 4 !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 I started with 2, now after about a year I have 12 I obviously have no will power at all whan it comes to chickens! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Still the original 3 after one year, but bought 4 new hens exactly 2 years after 1st purchase. Now have 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Erm I started with 3 chickens I now have 7, 17 quail chicks and some chicken hatching eggs in the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helen&Lee Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Nearly 6 months in and desperate for more MUST be very patient and wait for the Brahmas to be fully grown so that I know how much room is left in the cube..... ...and keep trying to talk OH into an eglu Helen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellekatz Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 I started off with 2 and then had a walk in run built so 6 months later I had 5. I have had those newbies for nearly a year now ........... I must be due some more - maybe time for a cube??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 I had an Eglu plus 4 hens in June 2006. ( I pretended they were a birthday present for Him Indoors!) I then got another Eglu and 4 hens in September 2006. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Licken Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 I still have my original 2 omlet girls - I would love just one or two more (let's be realistic - at least 2 more). I have found a local supplier who has them at P.O.L and a good range of purebreeds and hybrids. I am going to wait until easter though so at least I can be around a bit to introduce new ladies. The omlet netting arrived today though so they can have a good area of allotment penned off for chicken stuff so it is looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 had 2 chooks and 1 eglu September '06 now I have double everything, 2 eglus, 4 runs (yes 4 ! ), 1 converter, 4 chickens and a huge walk in run just completed. Currently badgering hubby for more chooks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 I started with 2. Added 2 Ex-Batts in August 07 and I am getting 2 more on 9th March 08. Will be upgrading house soon too! Also have bees on the way, 18 quail and an allotment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krysia Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Started with 1 eglu and 3 girls now have 1 cube 2 eglu's and 16 girls! We hatched eggs last year and have eaten or frozen the cockerals (Sorry if that bothers anyone but they had a fantastic life) and I am trying to resist getting more eggs ready to hatch for Easter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Started with an eglu and 4 chooks, now have a cube and 10 chooks! Go on Hazel, you know your OH wants more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 We definately need to upgrade our house as OH thinks 3 is the right number for our garden (to be honest I wouldn't add many more) Little does he know of the 20 or so I have planned for this imaginary new house, including Silkies and Cream Legbars etc. that he doesn't like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Pudding Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 OH bought the Eglu on condition there were only 2 chooks, so although I would love a dozen, I am being a good girl and not getting more - YET! I've only had them for two months but was wanting more chickens after the first week. My name is Helen and I am addicted to chickens....... hello everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treekeeper Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I only have two, but now I have built a massive walk in run am definitely going to get more!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Don't worry Helen, you are in safe hands here! I started with 3, unfortunately lost one after 18 months. Bought another eglu and 3 more hens! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I've resisted so far (4 months) and have been very well behaved. We are, however getting another couple in the summer as I want some egg colour variety and my daughter wants a white star for her birthday in July. (I'm getting a Cream legbar I think) I really pine for a truely enormous garden, then I would have billiions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
