Space Chick Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 (edited) I'm waiting for my cube to be delivered - today!! Omlet said it would be here in the morning, but no sign yet (I've been staring out of the window since stupid of clock!). Once OH has put it up, we can go and fetch our 4 girls from the breeders. I can't remember when I was this excited (or should that be eggcited)!!! Pics to follow, once the girls are in residence! Debs Edited April 21, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margalot Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Bet you are so excited I had my cube in the garden for a long time before we could pick up the hens. (we were about to go away). Its lovely when you get them, be prepared for it to take over though and you will burn things in the oven, forget to eat, get up extra early, keep checking them etc etc.......Life before chickens made me wonder what I did all day!! So happy for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazzarina Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Hurray! Hope the tension of waiting doesn't become unbearable... What colour did you go for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted April 21, 2009 Author Share Posted April 21, 2009 I've gone for the , OH wanted a traditional garden colour. The tension is getting too much, my OH has told me its only just after half 10 so I need to be patient, but we've both taken today off work, to build the cube and then pick up the girls, and think if I wait any longer I'll explode with the excitement!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katieadams Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Ha ha I was bursting with excitement waiting for mine delivered too - then only brief respite when I got them, and now I'm bursting for our first egg!!!!! Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted April 21, 2009 Author Share Posted April 21, 2009 I have gone from excited to devasted in the space of half an hour. At 12, I rang Omlet, as my cube hadn't arrived (it was meant to be here in the morning), the friendly girl gave me the number of the delivery company. I phoned them, only to be told it hadn't been put on the van this morning, because it was too big and they are going to deliver tomorrow instead. This is unacceptable because 1. Both me and OH had taken a day off work today 2. I'm meant to be picking my girls up this afternoon. I can't believe a delivery company could do this. I have gone crazy down the phone, as I thought I'd at least get a courtesy call. The manager wasn't very helpful, and said he'd look into what could be done. Gutted, absolutely gutted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 How awful, If their depot is nearby I would normally demand that they put it on a spare vehicle and get it over to you however in this financial climate there are usually very few spare vehicles in a depot these days Could you appeal to their better side and mention that the chooks are 'being delivered' and there will be no home waiting for them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted April 21, 2009 Author Share Posted April 21, 2009 We have light at the end of the tunnel, my tears about my "homeless chooks" has resulted in the manager bringing it over himself. He phoned me, apologised, and said he'd be over in an hour. However, I don't know how long it will take for my OH to put it together, so I might be too late to get my girls today, as the breeder is over an hour away. I will ring her once its put together. Such a shame though, as if I can't go today, I can't get them until Sunday. Gosh, being a chicken mummy is tramatic already, and they haven't even arrived! OH has just gone to buy them a few things, and can only find budgie mirrors which are a bit small. Any suggestions? Debs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Tell him to come back and get building Sounds like a traumatic day but glad its here. Will look forward to seeing you all set up and chickens installed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Once it's arrived go and get the girls. They'll not mind waiting in their box until you've finished constructing their home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted April 21, 2009 Author Share Posted April 21, 2009 Tell him to come back and get building Sounds like a traumatic day but glad its here. Will look forward to seeing you all set up and chickens installed. As soon as they are here, I'll post some pics. Also if I can get the reactions of Henry (14 year old terrier) and Thomas (7 year old tabby cat) I'll include them - although I am going to try and keep them away from the girls for a good few days, and manage the introductions with great care! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazzarina Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 I agree with Griffin - they'll be fine to wait in their box for a little while. And it's good to put them in their new home nearer the end of the day, as then they'll shuffle off to bed and get settled into their shiny new cube! Cabbages or corn on the cob are great entertainment for chooks. Fingers crossed, and looking forward to seeing the pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Yup I agree. I'll only take just over the hour to construct with two of you!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 The chickens will be fine in box whilst u build make sure it has ventilation holes...mine were in car for about 1 1/2 hours fingers crossed..enjoy...good luck ind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Ooh - I wonder what you are doing? Has the cube been delivered? Have you gone to get the chickens first? I can't wait to find out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katieadams Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Are they there yet are they there yet????!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted April 21, 2009 Author Share Posted April 21, 2009 (edited) My Girls are here: http://doodlesite.com/photos/main.php?g2_itemId=794 (Note - amended link - WWW taken out). So exciting!! Need to edit my autosignature now! Couldn't include a photo of Henry the terrier as he's way too excited, so he's been relegate to indoors until he can contain himself! Edited April 21, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Fantastic news! congratulations, I can't see the pics for some reason but I am glad all went well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 I can't see the pics either but glad you got your girls! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*mummy_hen* Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Oooh i can't see the pics either *sulks* Pleased you finally got it sorted though - can't believe the didn't even ring you and let you know!! Hopefully may be able to get the link to work later on as well and really want to see them!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katieadams Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Yay I'm so glad it all worked out in the end!! Can't see the pics either though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted April 21, 2009 Author Share Posted April 21, 2009 Sorry Guys, OH had come across the problem before, hopefully the new link works..... http://doodlesite.com/photos/main.php?g2_itemId=794 Debs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Lovely pics of lovely girls and Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splodge88 Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 They're gorgeous!! I especially like hte pic of Martha - she looks so pretty !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seraphine Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Fab pics, hope you have fun with your new chooks! I'm just a leeetle bit envious that you have yours and I still have 5 weeks to wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
