Scrambled Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 I am staring at the clock now as there is only a few hours before I will be the proud owner of an eglu and 2 chooks. I can't believe how excited I am (honestly, a grown man getting excited over chickens!!). Last night I was sitting there like it was Christmas Eve and I was 7 again! Also can't wait to see the our childrens faces when they get home from school. I have been threatening chickens for the last couple of years, but they don't know that I have finally been allowed to get them (hen pecked in more ways than one...) Anyone know a way of making time go faster? Tris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 poor you, I was exactly the same a week ago today, I was up looking out the window every 5 minutes. It will be fantastic when it comes, the eglu is bigger in real life, have a great time when it comes. keeping chickens is fab, it certainly opens your eyes to how chickens really are (they have funny personalities) and I talk to mine just been out and cleaned mine with the power hose - its so easy to keep clean too! have fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CannyCat Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 poor you, I was exactly the same a week ago today, I was up looking out the window every 5 minutes. It will be fantastic when it comes, the eglu is bigger in real life, have a great time when it comes. keeping chickens is fab, it certainly opens your eyes to how chickens really are (they have funny personalities) and I talk to mine just been out and cleaned mine with the power hose - its so easy to keep clean too! have fun You're not kidding - I was shocked at how huge it was when it arrived! I was just the same. I jumped up and down a lot, and made clucking noises every time I passed my OH in the house, much to his amusement - the time just flew by (but then, mine did arrive at 10am...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 Scrambled - what colour did you go for ?? Is it there yet?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrambled Posted September 15, 2006 Author Share Posted September 15, 2006 No, not here yet, despite my constant staring at the street! I did originally order one of pepperpot and gingernut, but given the lack of those we have a bluebelle and snowbell (or snowball) coming along now. I think a nice white hen will look just right in our garden! Just checked again. Still no sign Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 the bluebelles are beautiful, you'll be really pleased. what colour did you go for? mine is green (I love it) but I sometimes have regrets I didnt get Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrambled Posted September 15, 2006 Author Share Posted September 15, 2006 I went for the . I did quite like some of the other colours, but was trying to be understated (quite how with chickens and a eglu in the garden) to make everything fit in. I'm sure the chooks will be happy no matter what! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 the is a good colour, our garden is very jungley and tropical with lots of bamboo's and ferns, so the green is very camouflaged. let us know when it comes and what your girls look like! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CannyCat Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 No, not here yet, despite my constant staring at the street! I did originally order one of pepperpot and gingernut, but given the lack of those we have a bluebelle and snowbell (or snowball) coming along now. I think a nice white hen will look just right in our garden! Just checked again. Still no sign My is beautiful... but she got poop up her wing the first day we had her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beauty-Box Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 It's so exciting when your eglu arrives I can still remember it very well. But the novelty has never worn off. I love the eglu and my girls to bits Hope it arrives soon xxxxxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrambled Posted September 15, 2006 Author Share Posted September 15, 2006 THEY'RE HERE!!!! Omlet man has just left (forgot to get his name in my excitement!). They have just found the food, and are happily tucking in. The Sussex star (I think she will be snowy or something equally unoriginal) has already scratched me to show whose boss while getting her wings clipped. Have to work this afternoon, but just want to sit and stare. Time for that this evening I think... Yipeeeeeee! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CannyCat Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 THEY'RE HERE!!!! Omlet man has just left (forgot to get his name in my excitement!). They have just found the food, and are happily tucking in. The Sussex star (I think she will be snowy or something equally unoriginal) has already scratched me to show whose boss while getting her wings clipped. Have to work this afternoon, but just want to sit and stare. Time for that this evening I think... Yipeeeeeee! Yay!! I forgot to get the Omlet Guy's name too - he's probably used to it Isn't it lovely holding your chickens for the first time, scratchy or not? I held Molly (the Speckly) when she had her wings clipped, and my OH held the Sussex Star (Millie). I was surprised at how soft they are! Photos, we want photos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrambled Posted September 15, 2006 Author Share Posted September 15, 2006 Yeah, I loved holding them. To be honest, I had expected them to be a bit more unwilling, but both were absolutely fine (bar the scratching, but I'll let them off that one!). I've managed to get a photo of them looking around the run so far: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 Great news you'll be doing lots of chicken watching at every opportunity now karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 Two lovely looking girlies there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 they are adorable, they look all fluffy and cuddley...I knew the bluebell would be pretty, but the white one is just as pretty too.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CannyCat Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 Yeah, I loved holding them. To be honest, I had expected them to be a bit more unwilling, but both were absolutely fine (bar the scratching, but I'll let them off that one!). I've managed to get a photo of them looking around the run so far: Awwwwwww The bluebelle is a really beautiful shade of grey (gosh, I didnt realise how grubby my eglu is in comparison! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clare* Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 How lovely they both look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CannyCat Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 Great news you'll be doing lots of chicken watching at every opportunity now karen x Soooo true - if you're anything like me, your housework will take twice as long now because you'll be popping into the garden every few minutes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrambled Posted September 15, 2006 Author Share Posted September 15, 2006 Snowy is quite gingery really (you can't really tell from the pictures). From a distance, you wouldn't even say she was white. Hmmmm, maybe the name snowy isn't the best!! The bluebelle seems to be quite content - she's fed and watered and is now sitting down looking at everything. Now, just have to think some names... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrambled Posted September 15, 2006 Author Share Posted September 15, 2006 Soooo true - if you're anything like me, your housework will take twice as long now because you'll be popping into the garden every few minutes! Yeah - I'm supposed to be working from home today. Not quite sure how much real work I have done with my regular trips to the window! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beauty-Box Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 I'm so glad your eglu and chickens have arrived. Those chickens are so gorgeous! Forget work, go and enjoy your new pets (you know you want to!). keep us posted. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 what a lovely photo! you must be thrilled! welcome! Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 and what did the children think when they got home? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrambled Posted September 16, 2006 Author Share Posted September 16, 2006 Mixed! My daughter (who is 4) was so happy and has been out there every moment she can to have a look at them. My son (9) wasn't so, but I think that may be more down to the temporary ban on football in the garden while they get used to their new surroundings. I know he'll come round (I've spotted him looking at them!) soon. They've helped with the names as well Snowy is now called Daisy and the bluebelle is Molly - it took a while to come to that agreement!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
