swindon_clucker Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 Me my brother and my mum want to get 2 chickens and an eglu. Although the only thing stopping us is my dad he doesn't want anything o do with with pets altough we've got 2 cats and some fish. My mum say's what time of year is best for chickens although I think any time is good she'd like know from some chicken experts. Thanks for any replys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 All the time is good for chickens. I was in exactly the same situation as you are. I went to visit Lelsey who is my nearest egluowner who kindly showed us her eglus. My Mum was very pleased with what she saw and allowed me to get an eglu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swindon_clucker Posted August 22, 2006 Author Share Posted August 22, 2006 Martin B thanks for your help I think I'm going to look on that list of eglu owners who are willing to show you their eglus and might wander along to have a gander. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 I've sent you a pm please respond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallina Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 No don't get a gander: the Eglu isn't big enough for geese Chickens are good any time. But I would get them quickly now, so that you have lots of time to settle them down while the weather is warmer. I wouldn't recommend getting them between November and February, as it's too cold to get used to them as a new owner and enjoy them properly then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CannyCat Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 No don't get a gander: the Eglu isn't big enough for geese Chickens are good any time. But I would get them quickly now, so that you have lots of time to settle them down while the weather is warmer. I wouldn't recommend getting them between November and February, as it's too cold to get used to them as a new owner and enjoy them properly then. That was my thinking - who really wants to spend a wet november in the garden, no matter how nice chickens may be?! Hi Swindon_Clucker, nice to see someone local on the boards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 I got my chooks on 23rd December Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightworker01 Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 I'd like to arrange a meeting with my nearest Eglu Owner How do I arrange it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melcotton Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Go to the 'Visit an Eglu Owner' board and go from there! Mel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 I would certainly recommend getting the chooks in the summer. We got our first four last June and the next 4 at the end of October and we certainly bonded with the first four more. Our next 4 (yes 12!) came in July and we are having great fun with all of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightworker01 Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 My boy is arranging a date with sheila in St. Albans - which isn't too far for us. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Sheila is very nice! She'll be perfect for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swindon_clucker Posted August 24, 2006 Author Share Posted August 24, 2006 Well I think Im getting My chooks end of september start of october time I think thats ok any ideas why not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightworker01 Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Actually, the most important question for me is - how long does it actually take to get the Eglu from the time you order it? Now, I know the chickens you order (if any) are reared until they are 18 weeks old, but does it take longer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Actually, the most important question for me is - how long does it actually take to get the Eglu from the time you order it?quote] It can take a day, two days, a few weeks. You can specify a date when you order! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Now, I know the chickens you order (if any) are reared until they are 18 weeks old, but does it take longer? The chickens are kept at Omlet HQ in big fields free-ranging. They get them all year around, so do not worry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Well I think Im getting My chooks end of september start of october time I think thats ok any ideas why not? That'll be fine. You might not see much of them because you will be at school, and it'll be dark when you get back. Chickens go to bed(in the eglu) when it gets dark! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightworker01 Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 I'll order it on Friday, and say I want it 30 minutes ago, gawd aren't you lot slow, wheres my chickens - Blurry Hell etc Just joking. I thought there'd be a set time - because some people are saying they waited a year or so for the Eglu and/or chickens. Unless I have gotten the wrong end of the stick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Ummm, Lightworker, Yes, I think you're right...... you might have got the wrong end of the stick there I can't recall anyone having to wait particularly long to have their eglu & chickens delivered, although we have a few members who have joined whilst saving up to buy an eglu, and consequently been waiting until they could afford one. Omlet have a year round operation, and I'm pretty certain that you can have your eglu and hens delivered any time of year at all, and I think they probably quote something like 28 days delivery, but they do seem to be much, much quicker than that in most cases Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 There was a time when they had trouble keeping up with the demand and the lead time was longer, but it's sorted now and the time seems mainly to depend on where you live as they deliver to different areas on different days. If you are in the Omlet delivery area, the chap who delivers the hens shows you how to look after them, clip their wings and will happily answer questions too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightworker01 Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Well, my son just got a cheque from his Solicitors today - an interim payment on behalf of the other parties insurers. He had a nasty accident on his motorcycle on 31st October 05, and his leg is playing up, he's been stumbling for the last week because his knee keeps locking... All he's been going on about is how he can now afford an Eglu - he's driving me crazy... As much as we want one, without a garden it's just not practicle.... Its a shame, but I just don't think I could cope with moving - let alone the fact that the council won't give me enough points to move... So all I can say is that we'll have to wait.... Either that or I build a small temperary Chook House and we buy the Silkie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 You're quite right lightworker, you can't keep hens unless you have a garden. They need to be outside, and the health/smell issues don't even bear thinking about Hens are fab pets and really wonderful, but they need to be outdoors. Hopefully this will be a passsing phase for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Lightworker, what is your first name? I tmight be easier to use in replies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightworker01 Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 My names Brian... The coop would be outdoors... And the smell can't be worse then the smell of dog poo everywhere and the pigeon poo all over the pavement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Cheers Brian, they definately need to be outside! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
