cordelia Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Well I have to admit, I've put in another post that I've joined http://www.smallholderfeed.co.uk ..and recived a lovely folder full of info from them, I've bought Practical poultry and small holders magazines..both great... I am offically obssessed with chickens and chicken keeping... (my daughter would like alpacas now...we wont be getting them, as we live in a house with garden... I like the look of pigs.... Oh to have a house by itslef and a field !!!) Does anyone know of any other sites, where you can get chicken freebies and samples, as I would love to get some in the post... (sad I know ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 I'm afraid the affliction is terminal. There is no known cure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 It's very infectious this condition! I go shooting on a Tuesday eve & between details I sit & discuss chooks, jams, animal thoughts & dreams of small holding where we could keep pigs etc with one of the men there. The others (including my DH!) think we are nuts!! Very often I have mags & share them with him, discussing the merits of each one over another I'm quite taken with HomeFarmer at the mo, have you seen it yet? Think a subscription may be on my Christmas list! Must just go & follow your link..... Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMitch Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 I'm quite taken with HomeFarmer at the mo, have you seen it yet? Think a subscription may be on my Christmas list! Must just go & follow your link..... Sha x Me too, I've just subscribed to this after a couple of months browsing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cordelia Posted November 6, 2008 Author Share Posted November 6, 2008 not heard of that one..will have to look..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 We saw alpacas at the Yorkshire get together a week or so ago. I nearly swallowed my scarf when I enquired about how much they cost. £3,000 - £5,500. Each. Electric fencing has to be cheaper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Would love to have alpacas - in my dreamworld! Apparently they are smelly creatures, though I haven't been up close & personal with any except the pristine show variety who don't appear to smell at all! That cost rather puts the kibosh on any plans I may like to have though. We live in a house which , although the National Trust don't own it, there is a covenant on it, whereby we are not allowed to keep livestock. Just about get away with chooks, but alpacas might just count against us! Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 I love books and mags Thanks for the smallholder link - I've also subscribed to that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Well I have to admit, I've put in another post that I've joined http://www.smallholderfeed.co.uk ..and recived a lovely folder full of info from them, Does anyone know of any other sites, where you can get chicken freebies and samples, as I would love to get some in the post... (sad I know ) Ooh, where was the folder from? I can't see it after a few minutes on the website I love freebies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cordelia Posted November 7, 2008 Author Share Posted November 7, 2008 if you follow that smallholder feed link above in my post and join their club, they send you the folder...I hadnt realsied they sent you anything to be honest..so it was great suprise.... There is a JOIN THE SMALLHOLDERS CLUB link...(changing avatar link) they sell freholders free range of food. and are the organic food company too..... Oh watched Hugh F-W last night.. (ignoring the killing of chooks of course) I did like the look of the pigs.... of course as I said, we couldnt possibly have any, not until we have a lottery win, and buy a smallholding or farm http://www.smallholderfeed.co.uk/club.htm You can join and its free Oh and yikes didnt realise alpacas were that expensive.... I love sheep too !!! (should have married a farmer..) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Thank's I've joined and hopefully will get s folder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reikiranf Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Thanks for telling us about that Cordelia I've joined too, regarding the chicken obsession, have you started buying chickenalia yet? Thanks to this forum I now own an egg skelter, lovely bone china mugs, a milk jug, tea towels and oven gloves all with chickens on, chicken egg cups and a subscription to Practical Poultry, and every issue of Home Farmer Through the threads and recommendations on the forum I've also bought a Panasonic bread machine and some Ugg boots. This forum is fantastic for your health but no so good for your wealth. We've also had free Divine chocolate, Ecover washing up liquid samples, Cadburys mini eggs, Jelly sweets and tea bags! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A chickychickychick-ENN!! Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Smallholders magazines are lethal. I now want bantams, a goat, alpacas, bees, an orchard and more veg patch. I'm so suggestable. Isn't it brilliant?! The bantams and veg WILL happen next year, and the lady across the road is a secret beekeeper so I can help her a bit next year. Goats and alpacas and orchards will have to wait a few years. But then I can spin wool and make cider and make cheese! Anna x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cordelia Posted November 10, 2008 Author Share Posted November 10, 2008 .....ooo I have an eggskelter too !!! in lovely cream.....however my chickens are yet ot lay a single egg LOL !! I also have a cream china chicken from homebase on my kitchen window.... (for ornamental purposes, although it can store eggs inside... ..oh and we have two mugs with chickens on too....bought recently.... so yes , completely smitten Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
