Valkyrie Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Good Luck as I was reading the first post I thought... hm you can clean the eglu, then i carried on and read that you wouldn't do that. Oh dear Many Omleteers hopes have been dashed there JJ??? Sorry Lewis I can't help either, but I'll have my fingers crossed for you anyway. Seems the way of things at the moment. Bit too late to do sheep shearing too. Wild life places? Although it would probably consist of strimmed hedgehogs and other injuries to fur and feathers rather than bringing up baby birdies. :think: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 The new vets opening would be the local one, and I have a job there but as I said, its not open for 4 weeks. I've emailed a few local vets and not had a reply and they don't seem to answer the phone! I know the vet at the place where I have been before and am going to give him a call about going there, but its 45 minutes away so is hard to rely on my parents. I had another no this week from a local animal sanctuary, but it won't put me off. Been to a stables to try and hand in a letter but there was no-one there so I've phoned and posted it. Thanks for the help everyone You will get more joy speaking to the Head Nurse or one of the nurses in a practise. I wouldn't rely on email as they are easy to put on one side and forget about. I would go in if I were you and grab one of the nurses. You could try boarding kennels and catteries. Animal handling experience of any kind is useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Lewis, I have passed your request on to a friend of mine (you know who....), who has a livery yard and 'other animals' My local vet has a farm practice and the head partner is the country's leading poultry expert. Can I suggest that you write to Clive Madeiros at West Bar Vets in Banbury, mention that you know me (chicken lady) although he does know me by my real name too! you'd be welcome to stay with us so long as you don't mind sleeping on the sofa! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Nice Claret! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted July 28, 2009 Author Share Posted July 28, 2009 Lewis, I have passed your request on to a friend of mine (you know who....), who has a livery yard and 'other animals' My local vet has a farm practice and the head partner is the country's leading poultry expert. Can I suggest that you write to Clive Madeiros at West Bar Vets in Banbury, mention that you know me (chicken lady) although he does know me by my real name too! you'd be welcome to stay with us so long as you don't mind sleeping on the sofa! I know who Thanks I'll have a look at that, everything will be a lot easier to sort out when I can drive and don't rely on lifts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 The vet is just 5 mins walk from me and they have several clinics in the area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 If you don't find anything job-wise and get really bored and fancy a change of scenery you are welcome to come and stay the weekend with us and our collection of pets! I'm sure we can incorporate Cotswold Chickens and/or an Omlet meet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom123 Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 I know its a wee bit far but you can come and help at my stables for a bit! Happy to have you cleaning my horses stable! Better you than me Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted August 3, 2009 Author Share Posted August 3, 2009 I've had a total of 0 replies to the emails/letters I sent out I'm going to the vets I went to before, next week (hopefully) which should be good I know there's a dairy farm tucked away up the road that I'll try again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 I don't know whereabouts in Birmingham you are but there is a large RSPCA hosptial and rescue centre in Barnes Hill Weoley Castle and a PDSA somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted August 3, 2009 Author Share Posted August 3, 2009 I'm in sutton coldfield so thats about 40 mins away, thanks I'll have a look . Everything will be easier when I can drive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted August 4, 2009 Author Share Posted August 4, 2009 I thought about that and was going to stick up a note at the local feed store but was told to be careful by a few people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew and Alan Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Hi Lewis we cant help you with farm / vet / animal work as we only have hens and a puppy (and 2 parrots!) but if you did want a change of scenery ( as mentioned by Redwing!! )or see what life is like in rural France surrounded by nothing but fields and farms where everyone lives off their own land, you are more than welcome to come stay at ours in Deux Sevres. there are really cheap flights on ryanair etc starting from 1 pound each way, food wouldnt be a problem as we grow most of what we eat in our little veg plots! we are part of 'couchsurfing' (theres a link in our signature below) so we are used to having people coming to stay! anyways, just a suggestion! sorry we couldnt help further ! good luck and have a great summer! regards Drew & Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted August 5, 2009 Author Share Posted August 5, 2009 Thanks It always amazes me how helpful people are on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 Good Luck, you'll get there sooner or later! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted August 10, 2009 Author Share Posted August 10, 2009 Hopefully! I'm going to the vets this week which should be good, and because I've been before they give me things to look at and let me practice suturing - not on live animals though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
