tara Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Just wondered what happens to any hen that omlet dont sell. As they say there all around point of lay but as the hens age over the weeks do they still go to homes to live in a eglu.Or do they have to supply only the young ones if so where do the others go. bluebell ruby marmalaid every day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CannyCat Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Just wondered what happens to any hen that omlet dont sell. As they say there all around point of lay but as the hens age over the weeks do they still go to homes to live in a eglu.Or do they have to supply only the young ones if so where do the others go. bluebell ruby marmalaid every day You know, I've been wondering that too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 It's best to check directly with Omlet, but I understand that they keep a minimum level and 'rotate' their stock. Looking at the pens when I have been to visit, there are some birds, which are obviously point of lay, and others, which appear to be younger. I guess that they make sure that the slightly more mature birds are delivered to their lucky owners first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Hi. I can answer that. There are basically no spare ones! Omlet have a partnership with a breeder who supplies them to HQ in batches. When they have all gone (remember they know roughly in advance how many they will need for the following month or so, due to orders), they get more in. If there are any older girls left over, they keep them, as they often have people requesting older birds to replace lost hens! They also have a few roaming around who have simply become their pets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 I stand corrected Annie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 It would be lovely to have a mothership tour I would find it really interesting to find out what goes on behind the scenes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 It would be lovely to have a mothership tour I would find it really interesting to find out what goes on behind the scenes Yes me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 It's fab, been a few times now and plan another trip before Christmas to buy a few bits and see what's happening. Yes they would know the numbers of birds that would be sold and their passion for welfare is absolutely genuine They have a flock, probably increasing, but they like a few cakes do the boys BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Yup, their private herd of chooks seems to be expanding, and there's always at least one escapee racing around the car park when I go - makes parking a tad hazardous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 It would be lovely to have a mothership tour I would find it really interesting to find out what goes on behind the scenes Yes me too! Count me in too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 They'll have to have a tidy up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 They'll have to have a tidy up Oh no, we would take them as we found them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 from what I've heard, unless they tidy up you wouldn't be able to walk through the door! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Yup, their private herd of chooks seems to be expanding, and there's always at least one escapee racing around the car park when I go - makes parking a tad hazardous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 there's always at least one escapee racing around the car park when I go - makes parking a tad hazardous Just a thought here, but do you mean Chickens or Staff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Or .....are the staff chasing the escaping chicken or .....vice versa ? I've got a picture in my mind of chickeny chaos now with chickens everywhere flapping and sqwarking with the long-haired omlet boys in the middle of it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Fun image but they are escapee chooks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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The Dogmother Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 One or two manage to flap over the top of the run fencing. I was told that they queue up to go back in at night though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
