pbfhpunk Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Ok, so didn't get the chickens on Thursday, but hopefully will be getting them tomorrow, that's if I'm brave enough! I've been emailing with Warwickshire rare Breed Farms and they've got 5 for me but whne I emailed yesterday to say I was able to get them tomorrow (monday) PM, I haven't heard from her. Although did get a new addition today a guinea pig! Helen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 how eggciting! a new GP AND chooks !! lucky you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbfhpunk Posted April 20, 2008 Author Share Posted April 20, 2008 Thanks! It has been a good day although wher ewe're renting we're not allowed pets but we have the ok for chickens just not sure what they'd say about the GPs!! We've got some dust extracted wood shavings to put in the run as it's just soil at the moment and the place hadn't got easibed or hemcore in at the moment but wanted something. And also got some layers pellets and poultry grit, do I mix the pellets and grit together in the grub? Also do Iput the shavings in the next box too and am I ok to just line the poo trays with newspaper? Thanks Helen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 yes newspaper is fine in the poo trays, you could put some shavings in there to soak up some poo aswell. I put my grit into a seperate container so my chooks help themselves. Some people mix a bit in with the pellets instead. I shouldnt think your landlord will mind GP's if they have said yes to chickens! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Exciting day tomorrow - good luck . I line the poo tray with newspaper and a bit of shredded paper. I also use one of these for grit: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbfhpunk Posted April 20, 2008 Author Share Posted April 20, 2008 Cool thanks! I just thought of another question!! Are archive boxes ok to collect them? I've got a few left over from when we moved they have holes in already for handles and the lids just drop on, will 2 fit in each on? Thanks Helen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Archive boxes are ideal! And Julia at Warwickshire Rare Breeds is lovely (as are her chickens) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Should be fine. Just line them with newspaper and some bedding (hemcore/shredded paper/whatever). You may be able to fit 3 in each so they can snuggle up together but certainly take more just in case! By the way, someone else asked where I got the grit pot. In case anyone else is interested I got it * here *. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbfhpunk Posted April 20, 2008 Author Share Posted April 20, 2008 Fantastic, really looking forward to it! Will two fit in a box or will they need one each. H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 I think you can get two in an archive box and they will be lessed stressed if they are together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbey Road Girl Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Don't know about archive boxes, though I'm guessing that they are the cardboard boxes available from Staples and Rymans for hanging folders. If so, they are not unlike the rather smallish cat/dog carrier that Omlet used to deliver my four Pepperpots. I was really surprised that so many came in such a compact carrier which wasn't much different from a cardboard file box. Best of luck to you, Helen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbfhpunk Posted April 20, 2008 Author Share Posted April 20, 2008 Thank you all. I am v excited just really hope someone is there when I go tomorrow!! Will, of course, provide lots of pix. Helen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Morning Helen. good luck today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 How eggciting Hope it all goes OK for collecting your girls................post some pics when you get a chance...we all love to see new chooks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faye&Ant Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 I bet your excited today. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 I got two of my girls from Warwickshire Rare Breeds too, Helen. I hope you can get them today. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbfhpunk Posted April 21, 2008 Author Share Posted April 21, 2008 Morning all! Well today is the day hopefully! I'm a bit nervous about just turning up, still haven't heard from Julie. The web page says to call after 6pm but I might give it a go plus there's a mobile number too. Helen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 I only ever got her on the mobile when I rang. She'll be out tending to the chooks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbfhpunk Posted April 21, 2008 Author Share Posted April 21, 2008 Have phoned and left a message, fingers crossed I'll get a reply and be able to get them today!! Helen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbfhpunk Posted April 21, 2008 Author Share Posted April 21, 2008 Gutted!! Jsut called Julie and she sold my chickens as the last email she received from em said it would be next weekend, she hasn't had chance to look at her emails since friday and I sent her one on Saturday saying about today. Howver, good news is she's getting some more on Friday and I'll be the first one picking some up at 6pm! and they haven't got any columbines so she's letting me have one of her Lawford Blue hens, they're 24 weeks and the others are 16 but she said it should be fine and they're blue egg layers!! Am V happy overall! And now the cube and area are 100% ready for them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Aw, sorry about today but good news about Friday (and a blue egg layer ... ). I hankered after one of them but after all the horror stories about introducing a new hen, I changed my mind . Your cube & run looks fab - what a lovely spot for them . Only thing missing is some happy little chooks scratching about the place . Not long now ...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...