mojojojo Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 Can't quite believe it but the day has finally arrived and my will be coming tomorrow!! I'm starting to get a bit nervous - I hope I can be a good chicken mum! Any tips!? Hopefully it will arrive quite early cause then when I call the nice man at Merrist Wood I might be able to go and get my two right away!! If not I suppose I will just have to wait till the weekend..... I bought some layers mash as I read that it is better for chickens than pellets if they are going to be in the run for alot of the time during the day (we work f/t) as it gives them a bit more to do trying to find it all rather than eating quick easy pellets. I also bought some grit even though we do have a stoney garden just in case. Oh and red mite! Is there anything else I need at this stage other than the above??? Can't wait!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojojojo Posted September 23, 2008 Author Share Posted September 23, 2008 Red mite power I meant!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cordelia Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 i have a huge hard plastic box for storage...metal would be better.. I have layers pellets (think they are advisable...mine are sometimes in the run all day) (mine had to have growers pellets due to their age first (they werent at point of lay)) you need some hay (or shredded newspaper? ) for the nest box. I have Diamatious Earth for red mite porblems (none yet) I have Vermex for worms.. (others recommend stronger stuff) Also rubber gloves when washing out eglu... I was advised to get spare plastic bars for my eglu, but mine came with plastic bars anyway..so now I have 2 sets.. I also have a tonic for their water...cant remember its name...others recommend apple cider vinegar from equestrian stores or citricidal.. I also have garlic powder and chicken spice..but to be honest they seem fine, whether given this or not.. you do need grit with Oyster shell for their eggs (helps form the shell) dont know how much this is all necessary yet.. so basics: (in my opnion) layers pellets...water....D Earth powder (for redmite problems) straw for nest...storage for food/medcines...wellies!!!!! our garden is a mud bath..still...oh and we have bark chippings on the floor..and an extra tauplain as the rain has been so bad... im sure others have more helpful ideas OH and I forgot to say CONGRATULATIONS !!!! its so exciting to have the chickens ;-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 I dont want to get you excited but your eglu may turn up today! All my deliveries from Omlet have arrived a day early. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 Stop it Chelsea, can't you see they are already nearly bursting!! All the best with your eglu and new chickens. Take a look at **this topic** for a shopping list..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 Red mite power I meant!!! Good luck tomorrow! I hope it arrives bright and early. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 Good luck - I was nearly sick with nerves!! Hope you can get your chooks as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowWhite Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 I know how you feel - and we've much longer to wait for our chooks! Our cube does not arrive until the end of October and I am ridiculously excited already! Fingers crossed it arrives on time and you can go and get those much awaited chooks! I'm sure you'll be an egg-cellent henny mummy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omletina Kyckling Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 Oooh you lucky thing, the start of your new life tomorrow!! Good luck with it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 Hi mojojojo! Can't quite believe it but the day has finally arrived and my will be coming tomorrow!! I'm starting to get a bit nervous - I hope I can be a good chicken mum! Our eglu is arriving a week today!! I'm so excited... I even had a dream about poultry spice last night!! - how ridiculous is that?!! I can't believe how the last 6 weeks have dragged by... I'll be thinking about you tomorrow & hope all goes well. Looking forward to seeing photo's of your new babies! xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 I even had a dream about poultry spice last night!! - how ridiculous is that?!! LOL That's not ridiculous at all.. perfectly normal! (sounds like one of my dreams) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 Hi Chelsea, I even had a dream about poultry spice last night!! - how ridiculous is that?!! LOL That's not ridiculous at all.. perfectly normal! (sounds like one of my dreams) Nice to know I'm not alone in my madness!!! xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 There is no way you'll sleep tonight! I got my girls a month ago and I'm still dreaming of chickens every night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 Ihope all goes well tomorrow! You will love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kez Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 Brilliant . I've still got another 10 days to wait before my arrive. I'm soooooooooo cited!!!! I read somewhere on the site that Omlet contact you to arrange a delivery slot. I still haven't had any contact. Only found the delivery date out by checking my account. Think I'm just getting anxious Enjoy tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJuff Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 I dont want to get you excited but your eglu may turn up today! All my deliveries from Omlet have arrived a day early. My cube arrives on Friday after weeks and weeks of waiting . . I'm hoping it will turn up a day early like my first eglu. . . It is all very exciting . . . I hope you get your hens the same day too!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omletina Kyckling Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Today's the day!! I can't wait to see piccies.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Where do you live? Phil's delivering to the south coast, Bournemouth areA today..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Is it there? Is it there? Are they bring chooks too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojojojo Posted September 24, 2008 Author Share Posted September 24, 2008 Well, it's true - omlet do deliver a day early!! I got home last night at 9.30 to find 2 massive boxes on my doorstep I built the Eglu this morning and then telephoned Luke at Merrist wood and he said I could come this afternoon to choose my chickens!!! They are now home and seems happy enough! It's starting to get a bit dark now and they are still outside in the run so I am wondering if I will need to get the torch out tonight..... I am a proud owner of a & - they are lovely but won't lay for another couple of weeks. I think I am going to have loads of questions now!! My other half is worried about eating the eggs and thinks supermarkets do something to them first. I told him it was fine and at him but am I right?!??? They just pop them out and we eat them...right?? Stupid question me thinks Also......do I have to vaccinate them at all? More questions later I am sure!!! Mojo P.S can't stop taking photo's of them!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ives Clan Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Congratulations, same day as my eglu and four chooks, heres to many years of chicken keeping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 That's right, just eat em straight from the nest box they should already be vaccinated, but check with your breeder... Well done, cant wait to see the pics..... let us know if they took themselves to bed ok.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 so thrilled for you mojojojo, glad it came early. Yes you just eat the eggs, don't even wash them (unless they are covered in poo). Tell your OH that many people feel a bit odd eating the first egg but then you feel odd eating anything but your own girls eggs. Have fun chicken watching this weekend, I bet that's all you do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojojojo Posted September 24, 2008 Author Share Posted September 24, 2008 Thank you!! I knew I was right Louise went into the eglu all by herself tonight but Thelma was a bit confused bless! I got the torch out for her and it worked straight away - good tips on this site!! I think Louise is going to be the boss as I saw her peck Thelma a couple of times earlier Hope they will be okay in there tonight - looking forward to letting them out again in the morning!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Great news mojojojo, better have a good read through the FAQ section for answers to all those questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
