BocBoc Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 (edited) Okey dokey - on Friday morning we lost our three beloved Omlet hens to a fox - our fault for leaving the egg port door open On Saturday I was not having any more chickens (after losing the plot at Asda trying to decide which shop eggs to buy!!) and the Eglu was going on Ebay. Yesterday we went to "have a look" at some more hens and ended up coming away with............FOUR new ones!! So...we have: 1 x Merrydale Blue (Morag) 1 x Merrydale Ranger (Agnes) 1 x Merrydale Sweetie (Haggis) 1 x Merrydale Sussex (Mittens) (Named in honour of our Scottish friends who have been with us this weekend!!) They seem to be settling ok and although Mr Fox came back last night (paw prints and new scratches on the Eglu) they are fine this morning, eating and drinking well. This means we now have to obtain an extension/converter thing for the run and quick! They are rather expensive brand new so will be keeping my eye out on Ebay and on the recyling section on here (will also pop a post on the "wanted" section). Lets hope we can keep these girls safe this time. Long live the chickenses!! Edited September 7, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Congratulations . I'm so glad you've not decided to give up chicken keeping . Lovely names (but I would say that ) . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BocBoc Posted September 7, 2009 Author Share Posted September 7, 2009 Thanks very much! Me too - the garden looked so empty without our girls, our house isn't our house without it's chickens!! Can't wait for the eggs to begin, shop bought ones are rubbish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanTheDiver Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Congratulations, they sound wonderful. I must admit Ginger is away getting better from a respiratory infection as I don't have anywhere to keep her separate from the rest at home; I miss her a lot even though we have only had them for a week, it's amazing how quick you get attached to them. The pen is not the same without her I hope they all settle in well and enjoy a happy life, I am glad you have got some more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 You may find it cheaper and quicker to make your own run extension from a roll of weldmesh, then attach the Omlet door at the end (or make your own), that's what we've done, I'll hunt out the details if you are interested............. Congratulations on the new girls Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BocBoc Posted September 7, 2009 Author Share Posted September 7, 2009 Ooh thanks Sha, that would be brilliant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 (edited) Ok, photobucket here I come................... I hope this helps, if the instructions aren't big enough pm me your email & I'll email it to you . Sha x Edited to resize.......again .......and again !!! Edited September 7, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Tilytinkle Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Congratulations to you both, bless. Wishing you a safe, healthy, happy & delightful flock with many delicious eggs. Well done for overcoming the 'wobbly moments' I know them well!!!! Enjoy Ms Tilyhopesyourchookdaysarefilledwithfunaweandeggs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hilda-and-evadne Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Yesterday we went to "have a look" at some more hens and ended up coming away with............FOUR new ones!! So...we have: 1 x Merrydale Blue (Morag) 1 x Merrydale Ranger (Agnes) 1 x Merrydale Sweetie (Haggis) 1 x Merrydale Sussex (Mittens) Well done, I am glad that you decided to have more hens, and what a lovely combination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 BTW, where are the piccies..................? Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Congratulations - they sound lovely. Photos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BocBoc Posted September 7, 2009 Author Share Posted September 7, 2009 I knew you lot would want photos!! Will see what I can do!! Thanks very much for the extension instructions Sha - will see what the other half thinks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Any probs pm me & the DHs can have a chat! Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Congratulations on your new additions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 I'm so glad you have got more girls. Congratulations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debbier Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 This means we now have to obtain an extension/converter thing for the run and quick! They are rather expensive brand new so will be keeping my eye out on Ebay and on the recyling section on here (will also pop a post on the "wanted" section). I've got one for sale at the moment. I'm not near you, but have friends who live near Merrydale, so could get it near there fairly easily, if that's any help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Congratulations a new start. But we'd love to see them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Oh my goodness me! what a rollercoaster ride this was I've just caught up with your original post, which had me in tears, for your OH too, bless him. Hope hes ok, we have all had these things happen, but luck has just been on our side. And now smiles for your new girls. Congratulations So glad you got them. Yes, photos please Ohhhh, going for a drink now I need one Someone say Pims????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Congratulations on your new additions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Congratulations on your new girls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siriradha Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 Congratulations & blessings to you and your new family members! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BocBoc Posted September 8, 2009 Author Share Posted September 8, 2009 I've got one for sale at the moment. I'm not near you, but have friends who live near Merrydale, so could get it near there fairly easily, if that's any help? PM sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
