Eyren Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 As some of you may know, I've been having trouble introducing two new pekins to my three resident bantams, and after much stress I decided to get a small ark to house the pekins in comfort until things have calmed down a bit and we can try again. Anyway, I had a bit of a surf and found a couple of places not too far away that stocked a basic starter ark. I rang the nearest one - Cambridge Poultry in Bottisham - and was disappointed to hear they didn't have any in stock. I explained that I needed one quickly in order to separate some hens. "Oh," said Adam, the proprietor, "I'll pick you one up this afternoon, about 4." Now that's what I call great service! Don't know what their poultry are like, but they are certainly nice people to do business with, and I feel they deserve a plug To cut a long story short, we picked it up at 5 this evening, and have just spent the last hour putting it together so our new girls finally have a snug place to spend the night - phew! My only regret is that we were in a hurry, as it was getting dark, and didn't have time to stop and take photos of Esme and Gytha "helping" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 It is nice to hear of great service! So rare nowadays. (Oh no. I sound like my Mum)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baby bears mum Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Isn't it nice to hear good reports about someone. Hope things work out well for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 I agree, so heartwarming to know some people/companies actually do care! good for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjules Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Wow. They sound very helpful. Hope the new housing arrangements work out for the best. (You know you'll end up getting more hens to fill it after the new ones are integrated! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyren Posted March 12, 2008 Author Share Posted March 12, 2008 Hope things work out well for you. Thanks! The girls grumbled a bit about being in a new place instead of the familiar conservatory, but they soon went very quiet so I assume they approve! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Good to hear about a decent service.. Lets hope that things settle down for you now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyren Posted March 12, 2008 Author Share Posted March 12, 2008 Thanks! I'm not sure who was most stressed by the whole affair - me or the chickens! I'm reasonably confident that I can get them all settled eventually, given some fine weather so I can divide up the eglu run without anyone having to stand in the cold and rain all day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraJ Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Isn't Adam a nice bloke thats where my 3 girls came from couldn't have asked for a nicer welcome and let us pick our chickens out of well loads lol even though one escaped out of the area where he was keeping them temporarily. A bit of coralling and she was caught again lol Girls doing great so far s would recommend him to anyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moomin Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 That looks a lovely friendly place, great site and a good selection of Chickens. I love the black sussex! I can think of nothing more enjoyable than sticking some wellies on and traipsing round knee deep in mud choosing chickens!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
