Electricbarbarella Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 well I say sleeps I mean dreams of chooks. I think I may be a bit sad. oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 No wrong. Can't you remember the excitement. You mean 2 sleepless nights to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electricbarbarella Posted February 5, 2009 Author Share Posted February 5, 2009 I think it was about a months worth in the summer though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barkisland Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 My 2 girls have already come on so much since last Saturday. It's such a pleasure to watch them running about and flapping their little threadbare wings 'just because they can' You will love them. Can't wait to see some pics... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 What time are you going Electricbarbarella? We should wear something to identify ourselves as Omleteers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electricbarbarella Posted February 5, 2009 Author Share Posted February 5, 2009 between 2.30 and 3 I think, although may set of a bit early in case we get lost. are there any more of us going on Sat, I think there are but I can't remember who. dh is nearly as excited as me, thats how addictive chickens are. (not that we are broody or anything ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 We are aiming to be there for 2 ish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alih Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 I will be there too! Our slot is 2.30 - 3 but I plan to go to the food place first to get the special mash. am VERY excited. Egluntine's yellow eglu is al fixed up and I just need to put the cover on and straw in on saturday morning. Do you guys think a regular cat carrier will be big enough for 2 chickens? I know they are used to being squashed in but...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alih Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 And now I am looking at your signatures and thinking I would rather have 3 new than 2 new....do you think ex batts can "fall" into boxes????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barkisland Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 I took 2 cat carriers to collect my 3 girls, and Adele gave me two smaller birds to go in together and a larger one for the other carrier. HTH, and wishing good luck and lots of fun with your new girls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alih Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Thanks, Barkisland, I may take a box as well "just in case".... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electricbarbarella Posted February 6, 2009 Author Share Posted February 6, 2009 I am only taking 2 cat carriers, they are quite big though. still keeping everyhting crossed that we dont get any more snow till then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helenmb Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Good luck tomorrow - we need pics don't forget! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 And now I am looking at your signatures and thinking I would rather have 3 new than 2 new....do you think ex batts can "fall" into boxes????? In the email today, Adele says she has had some cancellations due to the weather, so there sounds like there could be spare ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electricbarbarella Posted February 6, 2009 Author Share Posted February 6, 2009 Have just cjecked my email and I was about to come and post that very same thing. are we excited ladies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Have just cjecked my email and I was about to come and post that very same thing. are we excited ladies Have you thought what you will say if they ask you to take more? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electricbarbarella Posted February 6, 2009 Author Share Posted February 6, 2009 he he, just told dh that may possibly happen. max of 4 I think, what anbout you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brambles Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Oooh, so exciting, leccy barbie! I've just put a snuggle pad in with mine to keep them warm, and they're covered in their own duvets! Looking forwards to lots of piccies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 he he, just told dh that may possibly happen. max of 4 I think, what anbout you. I did sort of mention it to OH in passing.................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alih Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 I haven't thought about it but am sorely tempted....am very excited.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alih Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 have had a glass of wine now so am trying to resist the usual "chicken logic" ie it would be better to introduce 3 to 3, what if there are 3 all snugged up together, what if one dies straight away, 3 makes no difference to 2, it's one more chicken saved etc" and use proper man logic ie. we only have a limited space, we don't need all those eggs, 6 chickens is too many, what about all the poo......I shall bring a spare box tomorrow just in case (and have thought of a 3rd name, also just in case!!!!!! ). I know that if I turn up with 3 my lovely hubby will just smile and shake his head - after all, he's not going to make me take it back is he do we have an Omlet identifying sign for tomorrow??? i might miss you guys otherwise? if I do, good luck and look forward to your pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brambles Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Do you need to do a funny walk? Like something out of the ministry of silly walks like one of the girls about to lay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One_Box Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Hope all of you getting ex-batts tomorrow enjoy your girls - I'm sure you will I picked up Nora and Dora on 31/01/2009 and have been amazed at their progress despite the cruel weather. Apart from layers mash they are eating pellets, grapes, corn and tuna without the slightest problem and are already quite tame. They are not quite ready to eat from my hand but it is only a matter of time They really are the most delightful girls, I'm sure you will not be disappointed - good luck!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 do we have an Omlet identifying sign for tomorrow??? i might miss you guys otherwise? if I do, good luck and look forward to your pictures I'll be wearing my pink beanie hat and cream padded coat/ski jacket - I've got a brown flower corsage thingy that I will pin to my hat........so if you see me say hiiiiiiiiiii!! If I don't meet up with any of you, enjoy the day and we'll compare notes tomorrow night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tombull10 Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 I take it you guys are going to be in rossendale tomorrow?!?!? I'm collecting 3 girls and it's my first time owning chickens. I'm so excited I can't sleep (hence looking at the forum at midnight). If they ask me to take extra i know i'll cave in and say OK. OH is out of the country at the moment so maybe he just won't notice if i get chooks that all look similar!! Any advice to a novice about how to look after them during this cold snap. Maybe see some of you tomorrow!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
