Baggins Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 I have ordered a new today should be here Friday or Monday - can hardly wait. Of course, this means that the next step is to expand the flock - on the list for 3 x ex-batts next month Gosh, they make me so happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Crikey, another quick delivery time. No wonder you are excited. Not too many nights to go without sleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggins Posted January 5, 2009 Author Share Posted January 5, 2009 I wonder if the excitement will last when it comes to constructing the thing and how long that process will take Oh well, I'll worry about that later and keep doing the jig for a while yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Lots of people have built their own cubes and it doesn't take too long (I only have an eglu) but an electric screwdriver is a must apparently I'd keep doing the Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluckbok Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Oh Baggins I'm so We would like a cube but we still thinking about it!! I'm quite worried about introductions aswell, though what i would do is keep the old girls in the eglu and the newbies in the cube and run, then introduce slowly through supervised free range. Then mingle more as time goes on and sell the eglu once transition complete. It's also tricky working out how many more newbies to get, as space here is an issue what with a postage stamp garden! I so want a pure breed aswell, a funky chicken!! like a silkie! Sure it won't be too bad putting together it will be worth it. Keep us posted with how the intros go and don't forget pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruth1 Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Congratulations on your cube, it took OH and I about an hour and a half to build our up, it wasnt bad at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 how eggciting...... I know what you mean about how they make us happy,....they take so little but give so much dont they? They are one of life's underestimated animals, bless 'em! Bet you'll be doing more "jigging" come delivery day...woo hoo... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraJ Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 i'm too but i have to wait until the 16th but i am getting mine built for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I remember doing the Cube jig last May and the egg dance at the appropriate time and hens do indeed bring lots of happiness! (and ex-batts are particularly special) It took me over two hours to construct my by myself and would have been a whole lot quicker with someone else to help. The instructions are quite clear and you can always ring Omlet if you get stuck. It's well worth the effort - I wouldn't swap mine now . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
