Lakes Chick Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Hello everyone, I have just ordered my Eglu and am VERY excited!!!! My desire to own an Eglu began over 3 years ago when I saw an advert for one in the back of a glossy magazine which I was reading whilst waiting for my husband to have his eyes lased. At the time we had a new baby and were planning to move house so I was told in no uncirten terms that I wasn't having one. Any how, two house moves and another new baby later and my DH has said that I can finaly get an Eglu for my birthday. Yay!!!! Very much looking foward to getting to know every better. Please expect lots questions from my as I am a first timer and a bit nervous. Lorna xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthmam1 Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 welcome to the forum Ask as many questions as you like we dont mind Get the comfy chair, wine glass and camera ready for when they arrive as we like lots of pictures sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ness3103 Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 congratulations when's it arriving, are you getting the chickens from omlet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Hello Lorna and welcome to the forum . Congratulations on finally getting the go ahead . You won't regret it (and neither will your hubby!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lakes Chick Posted May 18, 2009 Author Share Posted May 18, 2009 Hi, thanks for the replys! the eglu arrives on the 10th of june, are they usually on time?? The anticipation is killing me already. Not 100% decided on which chicks yet, will get in touch with our local breeder a bit nearer the time and ask advice. Sure we wont regret our decision x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Hello and welcome to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ness3103 Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 i'm hoping they're on time cos my is sposed to come on the 28th May and i'm picking my chickens up on the 29th i've been having nightmares that it doesn't come and the chooks are sleeping in my bed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennyhenny Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Hi Lorna welcome to the forum from me too I found that Omlet were excellent they gave me a time slot of between 11.30 and 2.30 and were there at 11.30. How many girls are you having Bet you can't wait, I'm quite new to this chicken keeping only had my girls about 5 weeks but everybody is so friendly and helpful on here, theres always somebody to help Jennyhenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lakes Chick Posted May 19, 2009 Author Share Posted May 19, 2009 Oh more replies, your all so friendly!!!! I cant decide between 2 or 3 chickens, in fact I was going to post a message to get some advice later. Practicaly I want 2, but my heart says 3!! (I am getting carried away already aren't I?) Lorna x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Welcome to the forum. I'd get three chickens.....to start with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Welcome to the forum Lorna.... I'll move this to Chickens now it has evolved into a chat about chickens! You'll get plenty of advice......but don't blame me when you end up with an extra Eglu and a dozen hens!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debbier Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Hi Lorna, I just ordered mine last night, so am in a similar position to you. I've ordered my hens from Omlet, though, and opted for three as I'd read somewhere that they are happier in groups of three. I didn't take much persuading, mind Debbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lakes Chick Posted May 19, 2009 Author Share Posted May 19, 2009 He he, I live outside the chicken delivery area so am sourcing mine form else where. I have been on the web site of the local omlet recomended breeder and they all look so beautiful! How will I choose??????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ness3103 Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 i was originally getting 2 but i've read that it's best to get 3 just in case one dies, then you don't have a lone chicken. i'm now getting 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmamakeup Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Hi I got my Eglu a couple of weeks ago and Bob, Hermione and Bernice were picked up on Saturday. Mine were from Storrs Poultry. Can't wait for the pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lakes Chick Posted May 19, 2009 Author Share Posted May 19, 2009 I love all the chickens names, we will have a primrose and a violet, and possibly a poppy if we get a third. My husband is being a bit dificult at the moment and says that 2 chickens enough, gruuuu. I will work on him between now and the 10th! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4Clucks-minusOne Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Hi Emmamakeup I got my girls from the Storrs poultry farm. So it begs the question...are you sure you got the girls you pointed to? When I went with my OH there was a fair amount of subtifuge going on amongst the hens! Who Me? No not me.,. you want Edna over there! Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
