toonfamily Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 The day has arrived. A fellow Omleter is bringing me an Eglu today now her chickens have settled into her new Cube. And we can't wait. I was going to put a message on the forum once it arrived but can't wait any longer. Will keep you all posted how it goes. We are off to Merrydale Poultry this afternoon to buy 3 additions to our family. Watch this space Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scramble Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 congratulatios! I bet you can't sit still Remember to take lots of photos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Yey ToonFamily, you won't regret it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Good luck let us know what birds you are going to get, great fun setting it all up, what great weather too indie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Congratulations and good luck choosing your girlies . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toonfamily Posted May 30, 2009 Author Share Posted May 30, 2009 Thanks everyone. We went to the Farm and picked 3 gorgeous looking hens. A ginger ranger, A sweetie and a Snowbell. The names are not set yet. kids can't decide and it changes every hour, so we will be making the decision over breakfast. My youngest was obsessed with the egg collecting box and kept looking inside. I have tried to explain it could be weeks yet but he won't listen - to excited bless him. I sat and watched them for an hour and the time just flew. i was mesmerised. We have a Shihtzu/lhaso apso and he wouldn't leave them alone. they soon got over him and when the cat checked them out they didn't care either. We have been advised to leave them in the run for a week before letting them free range. And I can't wait. The thought of them roaming around the garden really pleases me. watching them exploring, I am really enjoying it so far. I know its only day 1. Will try and upload some pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toonfamily Posted May 30, 2009 Author Share Posted May 30, 2009 A very proud 4 yr old - Leo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Congratulations . What a lovely photo - your little boy is so cute . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Congratulations. A lovely photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Brill!!! Looks great. I love seeing happy chooks on a sunny day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Palmer Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Congratulations. It looks lovely and your son looks so proud and pleased. Our Cube and 2 chickens are due to arrive in about a week and a half and we are counting down the days. The last 4 weeks since ordering have seemed like an eternity! Every day my youngest son (11), asks how much longer we've got to go - I tell him in weeks, then he works it out in days. Look forward to hearing how your girls settle in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Cute! Congratulations by the way, definitely keep them in the run for a week/5 days, as this is how they get used to going back to roost at night inside the eglu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newmarcell Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Hi Toon family, I love the picture you posted, and pleased to hear that you got fixed up at Merrydale. Lovely to meet you on Saturday. Newmarcell GNR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Great pic and lovely chooks, congratulations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toonfamily Posted June 1, 2009 Author Share Posted June 1, 2009 Thanks everyone. All is going well. we have had them taking corn out of our hands today, I have been cleaning them out everyday as someone has runny poo's. I have read the link on poo's and so I am not worrying at the moment. It's probably stress due to the move. Thank you Newmarcell, It was great meeting you and your OH on Saturday. And I am so glad you put the Eglu together. It took all the stress out of it. You was really informative and I will send you some pics once they have settled in a little more. The children are still deciding on names but tonight is the final night to decide. We are loving the chickens.. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Glad to hear it's going well . Let us know the final names decision . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*mummy_hen* Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Congratulations on your eglu and your girls!! What a lovely photo - he certainly looks the 'proud new owner'!! Can't wait to see more pictures of the new additions and hear the names you decide on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
