Margaret Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 I know he is right BUT... There is a poultry Auction on Saturday ( just in time for my birthday) BUT.... He wont go, promised i will only look as we are going on holiday at the end of the month, so would be totally impractical BUT.... I could just look couldnt I So want some Frizzles. + WIR Lavender Mabel Posh Marjorie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 You could go for research purposes only!!! Although i have heard at this time of year there are bargains to be had at auctions as Breeders are selling off stock ready for winter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret Posted October 1, 2009 Author Share Posted October 1, 2009 But if I brought 2 new girlies I wouldnt have time for intros before I went on holiday, unless they were really good would I + WIR Lavender Mabel Posh Marjorie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 True Margaret. Would mean long term seperate housing and then introductions in the cold weather. BBBBrrrrrrr Go to the auction for a look, you might see another breed that interests you, come home and research them and buy in spring? Or cancel your holiday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret Posted October 1, 2009 Author Share Posted October 1, 2009 I would swear if I could + WIR Lavender Mabel Posh Marjorie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Do go for reserach purposes but only when you are in a position to purchase just in case you do end up beinging something back Be wary about buying something you feel sorry for (hunched up, quiet, tired looking) as you will bring it home and risk the health of your flock (like I did ) Auctions buys need to be quarantined for a couple of weeks after purchase as these auctions often contain birds somewhat below par health-wise, I have never been to an auction and not seen at least one very very sick looking bird and they may infect healthy birds in the same auction If you do go and purchase something then ensure that your holiday helper can cope with an ill hen just in case Also do research the auction itself, there is a regular one in Melton Mobray that I wouldnt go to, Salisbury is very good and is once a month as are a few others around the country The best auctions of all are the ones that are only run a few times a year, even better if they are for graded birds as you know what you are getting is the right type/sex/size/age prices at Salisbury were quite high this month, as a rule anything worth buying will generate a high-ish price often much more than 'retail' especially if two people want something badly enough, there are bargains to be had sometimes if birds are poorly presented, in the wrong section or there are several lots of the same thing in the auction, plain colour birds (black, buff) in general command lower prices compared to the fashionable colours like partridge or Millefleur even if they are better quality Finally look out for the stealth cockerels!! young cockerels in with older hens so they look the same comb-wise or those with an egg in the pen with them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Do go for reserach purposes but only when you are in a position to purchase just in case you do end up beinging something back ....so speaks the voice of experience Sha x p.s. Tasha I have a lady who'd be interest in any offspring from your Zebedee & my little Lavender xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret Posted October 1, 2009 Author Share Posted October 1, 2009 Thank you all so much for the advice. Think its a reputable auction www.lambertandfoster.co.uk But I know I mustnt indulge until next year but..(stamps her feet) I WANT THEM NOW. +WIR Lavender Mabel Posh Marjorie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 FIrst class advice there from Redwing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 I wish I hadn't looked at the list now.......very glad I'm busy with small child taxi service on Saturday so can't get there until well after the auction Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
House MD 221B Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Have you thought about the possibility, that MAYBE (don't get your hopes up) but MAYBE he's saying don't get one before your birthday, because he's got you some?? or is he not that kind of thoughtful OH? will you be getting another ironing board cover and slippers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 My hubby has just asked where you live...he says if it's close I could go to the auction and you could come with me. I told him that I am NOT going to any poultry auctions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Why not go to a breeder and reserve your chickens for when you get back from holiday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Tilytinkle Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 HUH I live waaaaay tooo close to avoid this auction, why oooh why did I read this post 100 lines I DO NOT NEED ANY MORE CHICKENS I DO NOT NEED ANY MORE CHICKENS I DO NEED MANY MORE CHICKENS I DO NEED MANY MORE CHICKENS I DO NOT NEED ANY MORE CHICKENS I ANY MORE DO NOT NEED CHICKENS MORE CHICKENS I NEED NOT DO I Ms TillywilllockherselfuponSaturday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret Posted October 2, 2009 Author Share Posted October 2, 2009 No Hubby HATES them Think he is very jealous, when it was just 2 in the eglu as decided was fine . But £1800.00 later lots of weekends building WIR puting anti rat devices involving lots of digging and concreat and mesh. (he did enjoy the shooting of them though) new decking to run door and new fencing to protect some of garden !!!! And when I get home from work at 6pm I have to go straight out for an hour with them before it gets dark So dont think will get some new Girlies as a suprise unless on a plate. Will just go by myself and get some ideas. + WIR Lavender Mabel Posh Marjorie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
House MD 221B Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 No Hubby HATES them Think he is very jealous, when it was just 2 in the eglu as decided was fine . But £1800.00 later lots of weekends building WIR puting anti rat devices involving lots of digging and concreat and mesh. (he did enjoy the shooting of them though) new decking to run door and new fencing to protect some of garden !!!! And when I get home from work at 6pm I have to go straight out for an hour with them before it gets dark So dont think will get some new Girlies as a suprise unless on a plate. Will just go by myself and get some ideas. + WIR Lavender Mabel Posh Marjorie I'm sorry to hear that My OH Sally bought her 2, and then I moved in, and I think I spend more time with them and building stuff for them than she does lol don't get me wrong she loves them both dearly and would do anything for them, but I fear I've become a bit of a chicken addict, I'd gladly have another two, and am currently re-arranging the garden to give them a designated dust bath and build a perch system for them. And securing the garden and building a fence and gate to ensure no escape attempts. lol I don't understand how anyone can hate chickens... I can understand not being a fan or being indifferent, I don't think that everyone should LOVE them, but HATE??? they're adorable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Tilytinkle Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 I've got my hat & got my coat I'm heading out the door, but my purse is empty I'm observing from afar, admiring & wishful thinking but I'm not participating Any other Omleteeers going, give me a little wave I'll be the one in the corner - empty handed MS Tillybettergobeforehubbychangeshismindandputswardrobesupinstead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Tilytinkle Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 We're back & we're empty handed but full hearted & inspired Hope you had a great time Margaret! Awwwww sooo many beaoootiful Cockerels, Hens & just sooooo many beauoootiful specimens - many I'd never seen in the flesh/skin soo to speak. So it was fascinating. First time we've been to a chook auction - very enjoyable morn. I wanted to bring each & every one of them home Swoooooooon, I fell in love about 100 times Ms TillyneedsabeauootifulbookonalldifferentkindsofchookssoIcantellonefromtheother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Shirl Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 That's what I call dedication. Sounds sensible to wait, but we are not always sensible are we! Good luck sweetie Maybe a few hugs and kisses would get you OH on your side. expensive things chooks. we put fencing round our veggies to stop the hens from getting in when we weren't around. Then felt so sorry for them pacing up and down the fence we have the door open permanently and put chicken wire around the newly planted seeds. Mad or what! thankfully we are both crazy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret Posted October 5, 2009 Author Share Posted October 5, 2009 Yes came back empty handed but decided frizzles look a bit to scarey very furry feet, but am inlove with Lavender Aracunas, will get some when I get back from holiday, Hubby did come says he hated it but he wandered off and get comming back to point things out to me, went out in evening with friends to blackheth concert halls ( he doesnt like Ruby Turner either) went rambling yesterday was in a bad mood all day and now we arent talking so all in all a great weekend was had by all But did bump into Lesley and Tony who we havent seen for a long time, great folk singers and didnt know were chicken persons So sorry didnt meet mrs tinkletwinkle there as she sounds as daft as me (in a lovely way of course) will let you know when divorce comes through Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Shirl Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Men!!! can't seem to live without them though can we. They should live down the bottom of the garden in their own place. Go out hunting and do manly things instead of arguing with us. We know what's best after all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
House MD 221B Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 I'm sorry to hear that but I'm glad to hear you have had a better look at some breeds have you thought of withholding things until he comes round to the chickens... washing / food / "other things", guarantee within a week he'll have made a chicken shrine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Tilytinkle Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Haaa Margaret you & my Hubby!!! He said exactly the same, I thought they were like the Abominal ( not sure how to spell that ha ha ) big foot type chicken, they made me laugh soo much. .. but he really didnt like them. There were some beauoootiful birds, some gorgeous cockerals one in particular, quite small but the reds & auburns in the plumage were so vibrant - stunning guy!! will watch out for more would like to go again. Ha my hubby also said we missed out there - we could've taken our wee flock & sold them !!!! HMMMMMM bought some younger ones that actually lay!!! Tee heee some of ours are just ornamental don't earn their keep at all Ms Tillychookslookaverysorrystateallsoakedthroughandstillforaging Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
