baby bears mum Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Hi all. I did it. We have a arriving next Monday. Just rang up the chicken place to find out about Light and Buff Sussex and a Rhode Island Red and they say it's 4 - 6 weeks wait. I know I should learn to be patient but I have an 11 year old daughter who will be every bit as bad as me! Does anyone know anywhere in Powys/Shropshire/Worcestershire/West mids (we'll travel) that might have these breeds? Can't seem to find any joy on t'internet. We are just so excited. Thanks all. Helen xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Congratulations. Try here http://www.wernlas.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogs and chickens Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Omlet recommended to me this morning that I looked in the practical Poultry mag, as they have loads of ad's from breeders all over the country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Congratulations Babybearsmum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baby bears mum Posted February 19, 2008 Author Share Posted February 19, 2008 Thanks everyone. Decided to go with the chicken place so we will have to wait the 4 - 6 weeks. but I was very impressed with them when I went to see them (it was the Wernlas Collection little chickadee but thanks for the tip) and I figure it is better to go with somewhere you know. The Practical Poultry mag. is very good too thanks dogs and chickens. And thanks Egluntine - you seem to be a mainstay of this forum with so much good advice, I have a feeling i'll need to pester you again. I think I need to introduce myself properly so I think I'll post on the introduction section. I've never used a forum before so am not quite sure which bit I need to do first so forgive me if I end up with posts all over the place but I am so impressed (and a bit overwhelmed!) with it all. Anyway thanks to you all. Love Helen xxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 They sell Light Sussex at Ash End Farm which is where we got Babs from. Cotswold Chickens are also good but a long way away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 congratulations on getting the eglu how eggciting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAJ Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 The Domestic Fowl Trust in Honeybourne, Worcestershire has loads of breeds - my light sussex (and the other girls) all came from there - I could have chosen from 12+ breeds, all POL and ready to take away 7 days a week. Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baby bears mum Posted February 21, 2008 Author Share Posted February 21, 2008 Thanks Taj. I'll remember that for when I get some more!!!!!!!!! xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Congratulations Helen . Don't worry, you'll soon get used to using the forum - if you do post something in the wrong place, a kind moderator will move it for you . We're all very friendly and won't bite . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baby bears mum Posted February 21, 2008 Author Share Posted February 21, 2008 Thanks Ain't "Ooops, word censored!"ody Here. I am afraid I am already addicted. Had the house to myself earlier so ran myself a nice hot bath and settled in for half an hours read - Practical Poultry Magazine!!!! Helen xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riane Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 welcome welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Yay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fur 'n' Feathers Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Well daone (envy, envy). We're so pleased for you. It will be worth the wait, we're sure. All the best things are worth waiting for! Hopefully we'll be getting ours at about the same time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krysia Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Have you tried P & T poultry? He's a very nice and helpful chap but not too keen on Eglu's and cubes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baby bears mum Posted February 22, 2008 Author Share Posted February 22, 2008 Thank you everyone. I've always been a bit wary of forums so never got involved but this is eggselent (sorry!). Thanks Krysia. The chap I spoke to at Wernlas Collection was not keen on eglus either but so what!!! we like the look of them and lets face it whenever something different is introduced the stalwarts are always cautious. Thanks Fur n Feathers. We will have to keep one another posted as to when they lay!!!! Hope you enjoy your chooks. I am sooooooooo excited. My daughter doesn't know we're getting an eglu yet so hopefully when she gets home on Monday it will be here and set up. She is really keen on getting chickens but I'm playing it down and saying we need to really look into it (it's only been three months of looking into it so far). Once again thanks everyone. Love Helen xxxxxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
