moochoo Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 I can't believe it! Hubby and I went to Henley-in-Arden market today. They have an egg and poultry auction today but that wasn't the main reason for going. Although we did spend a good hour having a look. I got hypotised by a beautiful broody buff Orpington sitting on 6 eggs that was for sale. I was fantastising about bidding on her and settling her into our empty eglu....then I came to my senses! I really don't have room for Orpingtons in my cube and when the chicks were all grown up they couldn't stay in the eglu.....phew, that was a close one Nice to dream though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 You're stronger than me! So what ARE you going to put in the spare Eglu then. Don't you know it's against the law to have an empty Eglu and no plans for it! You're probably right about the chicks though, it's what to do with the boys that always puts me off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Well done, very restrained! We went to a sale a while ago and saw a pekin hen with 2 day old chicks climbing all over her, whole lot £20 but I was dragged away by hubby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moochoo Posted July 15, 2009 Author Share Posted July 15, 2009 The spare eglu is really for the table birds. It's just empty at the minute as the previous occupants are in the freezer. I'm collecting some new chicks tomorrow. I did try and work out that I had five weeks to arrange other accomodation for the chicks as they'd be in the brooder until then. I can assure you that all logistal possibilities were concidered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Well done Sarah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 *yawn* boring! Who is this Prudence anyway - I don't think I like her at all?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 *yawn* boring! Who is this Prudence anyway - I don't think I like her at all?! She's here, the old dear surfaces every now and then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 *yawn* boring! Who is this Prudence anyway - I don't think I like her at all?! She's here, the old dear surfaces every now and then I do remember the thread and you did raise some pertinent points.....doesn't mean I have to like her though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Fairy Nuffski I couldn't remember whether you'd been around when I posted it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
