The Dogmother Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Our lovely forum friend Louise pointed this out to me, she's not able to access the forum these days, so has asked me to post it for her. http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/headlines/4477552.Fowl_play_is_all_the_/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Great article but I am suprised at him saying "They will live on your food s"Ooops, word censored!"s, which is also a recycling issue.” Wont he get into trouble for that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 7, 2009 Author Share Posted July 7, 2009 I don't think that DEFRA will be too keen. I had to advise a friend the other day (thinking of getting hens) that they couldn't live on just s"Ooops, word censored!"s as they'd not lay unless they had the right balance of grains and nutrients Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 OOh - I didn't know about Cuckoowood Farm, Freeland, - not far from me. I must investigate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy-Mama Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 great article. I was going to ask about the food s"Ooops, word censored!"s thing as wasnt sure I don't have any chickens myself but remembered feeding my grandads ones with chicken feed I am really tempted to get some chickens when we move house I guess the biggest problem is what to do with them if we go on holiday... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 7, 2009 Author Share Posted July 7, 2009 The DEFRA guidelines are that they may not be fed kitchen waste, although many people take the decision to disregard that in their own homes. WE have to be careful not to recommend it on the forum, but can recount our own personal experiences There was a thread about this not so long ago, and someone with a clearer brain might be able to find it. *retires to sofa with bowl* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Jen Jen If the worry you have about finding someone to look after them in the holidays is stopping you go ahead - don't let it! You'll be amazed at how many people nearby you will somehow come out of the woodwork as either chicken keepers themselves OR happy to look after them while you're away in return for eggs. Look in the chicken sitters section too. Tricia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy-Mama Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Hi Tricia, yes that is the main reason for not getting any chickens we are moving house in a couple of months (still waiting to get a date) so will have to see what it's like there as won't know anyone in the area at all, which is a little daunting but I am very much looking forward to it all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurmurf Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Our lovely forum friend Louise pointed this out to me, she's not able to access the forum these days, so has asked me to post it for her.http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/headlines/4477552.Fowl_play_is_all_the_/ which one is which, Clare? Ellie is being managed by Simon - is that Simon of the omlet undies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 7, 2009 Author Share Posted July 7, 2009 The lucky girl! Simon can 'manage' me any day! That's him in the front with specs L-R; James, Will, Johannes, 'Simon of the Pert Bottom' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurmurf Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 oh you and your bald men - it's an obsession I tell you! Ellie read your post and said 'how rude' ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 *retires to sofa with bowl* Are you feeling better today Claret? I "crashlanded" last night with a migraine, fortunately my dad was on hand to help with the chooks etc! we are moving house in a couple of months (still waiting to get a date) so will have to see what it's like there as won't know anyone in the area at all, which is a little daunting but I am very much looking forward to it all Where are you moving to Jen Jen, perhaps one of us could help? We are rather widespread as I'm sure you've noticed?! Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 8, 2009 Author Share Posted July 8, 2009 oh you and your bald men - it's an obsession I tell you! Ellie read your post and said 'how rude' ! Bless her. I defy her not to have a crush on him after a week. Better thanks Sha, I had one of those 24hour violent vomiting things - horrid to say the least. The Twyford Hug is not my favourite past-time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 The Twyford Hug Never heard it called that before , Talking On The Big White Telephone was what was "played" in my college days ! Glad you're better, Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy-Mama Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 I'm in Scotland, are there many others in Scotland? I'm North East Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAJ Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 I saw there was a chap selling chickens mentioned in the advert near Witney - I googled his details: Cuckoowood Farm Ltd Commercial strain layers average 300+ eggs per year. Point of lay birds £11 each In lay birds £9.50 each Minimum order 5 birds Collection only Breeds: Lowman Brown, Columbian Blacktail Contact Information John Treble-Parker Cuckoowood Farm Eynsham Road Freeland Oxfordshire OX29 8AD Tel: 01993 883436 Email: jtjtp@aol.com Looks like a good price for POL - I wonder whether the 'in lay' birds are the ones he is getting rid of after a year though - if so they should be cheaper. Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Hi Louise, hope you're ok *waves* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Yes! And I'm sure they'll be flocking to help soon. I'm in Oxfordshire so a bit too far... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy-Mama Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Was just telling OH that maybe we could take turns chicken sitting if someone else had chickens, he made this face and asked if a new baby, dog and rabbit wasnt enough lol... though to be honest if we could manage them I think he would love to have chickens too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Marple Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Hi Jen Jen. There are quite a few Scottish Omleteers, ANH, Feemcg, Ali-s (I think - cottage by the castle Ali) and a few more - just not sure who is where. Put out a post looking for Scottish Omleteers I am sure they will reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Hi Jen Jen . Didn't realise you were a Scottish Omleteer . Whereabouts are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy-Mama Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Hi, I'm in Aberdeen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
