Hen Time Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 I'm excited too and keep reading, researching and joining in with everyones else's excitement. Anyone else got a delivery in Kent? I have ordered two hens to come with the cube. This all started for me though because I wanted to rescue some ex-batts. I am thinking that perhaps I should change my order with omlet for the hens and just put in an order for ex-batts. Do you know how long the wait is for ex-bats? My original idea was to get two hens, get used to keeping them, then add some ex-batts but I am learning that I cant really do this without having a separate area and introducing them gently. Has anyone else had this dilemma??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yolky Posted July 8, 2008 Author Share Posted July 8, 2008 3 dayssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 Hi guys.............. Mine should be coming on thursday!!! Although when I called to confirm on monday she said a day either way!! That through me into a big tizzy as i've booked a day from work to be here eagerly waiting...... was a bit miffed. but have my positive head on.. not sure I can put fit it all in my car if i'm not here!! But like you all and called various time adding stuff to my order and am now bankrupt!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electricbarbarella Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 Is it really only tues. god time is dragging this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 hi Hen Time, I'm in Kent and am on the list for 2 ex-batts - the next rescue is the end of August I think, and I think you have to collect from somewhere near Tonbridge. depends if you can wait that long!! I originally wanted ex-batts but then couldnt wait and went for 'normal' chooks... info is on the BHWT website and there's a Kent coordinator you can phone - no email though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Time Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 Thanks BeachChick that is good to know ... I will have a look. I have found a chicken supplier (not ex-batts) in Teston too, and they have a few different hens by the looks of it ... I may well end up with 6 at this rate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electricbarbarella Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 2 days to go, 2 days to go yippee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 The supplier in Testion is that hen house poultry?? I am getting mine from there!!! Not til the 25th though Cube is coming tomorrow fingers crossed, am hoping for a bit of dry weather! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yolky Posted July 9, 2008 Author Share Posted July 9, 2008 2 dayssssssssssssssssssssssss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 See! It wasn't that long, was it. I hope it all goes well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yolky Posted July 9, 2008 Author Share Posted July 9, 2008 It did seem to go quickly. Now I am wondering about having the poor chooks in my very wet garden. I don't know if a very fast trip to the DIY shop for paving slabs is in order. Thing is we were going to wait till we had them a little while before we decided where to site them on a more permanent basis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yolky Posted July 10, 2008 Author Share Posted July 10, 2008 It is tomorrow and I am feeling *very* nervous!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electricbarbarella Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 I was starting to wonder where all the over excited people were today. I am still hoping mine will come today, cross everything for me. I am starting to panic about stuff, looking at my lawn it is not perfectl flat, wonder if the other side is, will have to spend the afternoon investigating. ARRRRRRRRRRRGH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Good luck everyone . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electricbarbarella Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Okj I have no rearranged the entire garden again and moved it back to it's original site of the back corner. More pruning unfortunatley i can't undo yesterdays rather over zelus pruning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Man I hope it comes soon for you EB or I think you will pass out with nervous exhaustion and forget to enjoy them when they arrive!!! However, saying that I do understand exactly how you feel.. I reserved my chooks today! Yay for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electricbarbarella Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 cool, I can't remember are you having ex batts, if not what breeds are you getting? I am just on my way out, I have cleaned the house from top to bottom and even done ironing in a desperate attempt to pass the day. dh will be very suprised when he gets home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Thought about ex batts, but feel I need to do the 'healthy' hen thing first to get my confidence... will get a ranger (brown), amber, coral, blue, fenning black, pied suffolk, maybe a speckled.... how about you? Which area are you in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electricbarbarella Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 i am in Sheffield, I am also going down the healthy hens to get the hang of it route. Next year I would like to either get some ex batts or hatch some eggs but we will see. I am getting 2 lolan brown (gingernut) a black rock a white star a light sussex and an amber star. I chose them all last week. Still can't wait, I got back in and it is not here and dd is not asleep either oh well back to my pruning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Time Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 The supplier in Testion is that hen house poultry?? I am getting mine from there!!! Not til the 25th though Cube is coming tomorrow fingers crossed, am hoping for a bit of dry weather! Yes it is Hen House Poultry, a guy called Ben emailed me back very quickly following my enquiry. ALso one, of the other Maidstone 'bloggers' has told me since, she got some hens from here too, but recommends getting them on the same day as the arrival date of the Omlet Hens. That assumes the omlet delivery will be on time! I am so excited for you, and I can't wait to hear what the first day and first night are like!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 I Have been dealing with Ben too.... seems very nice..... all ordered now, just wants a call the day before to confirm a time I should think...... watch this space to see how many we end up with thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yolky Posted July 11, 2008 Author Share Posted July 11, 2008 The camera is charged, think of me between 11 and 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electricbarbarella Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 your not excited are you, I am complacant. (also I can't spell). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yolky Posted July 11, 2008 Author Share Posted July 11, 2008 Chick chick chick chick chicken, lay a little egg for meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee (well in a few weeks time ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electricbarbarella Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 that is now my 4year olds antehm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
