Single hen

[Jennyhenny]

My husband has finally given me the go ahead to order an and chucks.

 

But now I am so excited but I am so nervous - I've wanted chucks for ages now but now I've got the green light, dare I do it !!!

 

I've read the forum for months now and have fell in love with the thought of keeping girlies.

 

Help

 

Jennyhenny

[Ain't Nobody Here]

Do it! Do it! You really won't regret it . I think a lot of us had moments of panic and doubt when starting out (I'm sure there was a thread on just that recently!) but it really is a great thing to do . Chicken keeping is very easy and great fun .

[chickinboy]

Go on! As a newbie, who's only had chickens for a week - I can already say that life in my garden has transformed! We get endless visitors from young relatives, and we've actually started speaking to our neighbours(!) - everyone loves them.

 

I'm still learning everything, but a week in, we've got a routine down, and they're already eating out of my hand. They 'speak' to me when I walk up the garden, and come running when they know they're getting a treat.

 

One word of advice - you can be responsible for your own animals, but not other people's! Be sure to check everything is secure BEFORE your ladies arrive. I made sure they couldn't escape, and spent ages fox-proofing - but didn't even think about next door's dog leaping over the wall!

 

I'm sure you'll love it - we do already!

[Hen Watch]

Go for it Jenny.

 

I did the same as you and read the forum for ages before getting my girls. And it is amazing what tips you pick up before they arrive just from browsing other peoples posts. So before mine arrived I already had an idea of bedding material, what treats and when, plus health things to look out for.

 

So you've done your research, time to take the plung.

 

And remember the folk on this forum are here for any questions. They all get answered even if they've been asked a million times before, because we all remember what it was like in those early days of chicken keeping.

 

Good luck with the decision.

[Egluntyne]

Go on! *drums fingers*

 

You won't regret it!

[ted]

You have to go for it...

[poachedegg]

Omlet have been open for over 7 minutes - have you ordered yet?

[vetty82]

I was exactly like you - in fact I think there is a post similar to yours from me a few weeks back!

 

We've had the girls a week now and we're loving it! There is much excitement every morning to see who's laid s some eggs.

 

It's very scary doing the order, but we havent regretted it once.

 

Go for it - and these lovely people on here are always around for help if you need it.

 

xx

[Valkyrie]

Go girl! They are lovely - the hardest part is to resist the urge to increase the flock.

[Omletina Kyckling]

Go on....you won't regret it.....I was the same when I ordered my and and kept wondering if I'd done the right thing, but now I have a and am planning another so they must be ok!!!

[Saronne]

Go for it. You'll love it.

 

 

Saronne x

[Leicester_H]

Why not visit someone who already has an and some and see for yourself ?

I'm in Leicester if thats any good - but I bet someone else is nearer.

[Seagazer]

You should do it. I think everyone worries that they won't cope or panic but thats just natural. I hope you've ordered some by now.

[Chillicat]

YES, absolutely

[Jennyhenny]

Thank you to everyone of you I appreciate your help and support.

 

I've decided to go for it and now I can't wait

 

I had to wait til husband came home cos I couldn't make the decision on the colour. I phoned at 5.50 pm to place the order but unfortunately it was an answer machine saying all operators were busy and to leave a message and they would call me back. As yet nothing, I think I may have missed them and they had gone home for the night. I left my number so fingers crossed I should get a call first thing tomorrow morning.

 

Its going to be a long night

 

I will keep you posted with what happens tomorrow, thanks again to everyone.

 

Jennyhenny

[bigmommasally]

Well Done, you won't regret it. What colour did you go for?

[Jennyhenny]

After much deliberation we went for the

 

Jennyhenny

[Snowy]

Have you thought about going on a beginners chicken keeping course? At least you will get the opportunity to handle some real live chooks before your own arrive!

[cluckbok]

You mustn't think about it you just have to do it! You won't regret it, we haven't looked back.

[Hen Watch]

After much deliberation we went for the

 

Jennyhenny

 

Green is good..... I love my

[Jennyhenny]

I've done it

 

Spoke to Hayley today who was lovely. Omlet are very busy at moment though they can't deliver til Saturday 4th April but at least I know they are on there way.

 

Chose the and and - now to think of names

 

I'm going to make a fresh thread with this new cos I know it needs shouting about

 

Thanks everyone

 

Jennyhenny

[Ain't Nobody Here]

Quite right .

 

Definitely needs shouting about . Contratulations, btw .

[splodge88]

YAY

You can start counting days now...

:D:D

[mostin]

yay, congrats

[rarara]

I am slightly but totally excited for you!!! Have fun