C&T Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 ...and I am in love!! I want one!! I have seen piccies before, on here plus books etc, but this was the fist one I have seen in the flesh! I hadn't fully appreciated how big they really were - and the only reason i didn't leave the Surrey Poultry with her was that she really wouldn't have fitted in our Eglu with our current pair... (and that now they only accept cash, I didn't have enough money with me! ) And blimey I bet they are just the best hand warmers in the world! I reckon I need a couple by next winter, one to sit on each foot of an evening to keep my feet warm! So I have a few months to convince OH to get a cube, and a bigger run... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneyolktoanother Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 awww they are lovely we have a buff orp and she is getting massive but she has such a lovely temperement and loves a cuddle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 I have two orps and I agree they are huge totally adorable and I was sold on orps when I first saw them at 'Falkor's' house the bug hits doesn't it.. Great idea about the cube, yes your right they would be tucked up for space in an eglu.. oooh bigger run you say?? *pulls chair closer* I love hearing about runs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C&T Posted April 12, 2010 Author Share Posted April 12, 2010 Great idea about the cube, yes your right they would be tucked up for space in an eglu.. oooh bigger run you say?? *pulls chair closer* I love hearing about runs. I have a feeling I will be told to wait until we move - which is the sensible argument... But I am sure I could create a great run using the shed as one side... Perhaps I could convince OH to go away for a weekend, and build it (and stock it!!) in time for when he got back!! Perhaps even use half the shed as their coop.... I am sure half the junk in there could be thrown! Then I would have the Eglu for intros! Oh, this is meant to be I am sure... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 My WIR is built using the side of my shed and I have Orps....which I got whilst OH was away on business..and I cleared my shed out last week and chucked MORE than half of the stuff in there away!!! Def sounds like it is meant to be!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C&T Posted April 12, 2010 Author Share Posted April 12, 2010 Oh blimey... This forum is so good for ideas! I love the way everyone encourages everyone else... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 well it's normally referred to as 'leading each other astray' but.... I agree with Falkor great idea to use the side of the shed, I have seen hers and it's a fantastic run for her girls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollie333 Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 Ohhhh dont worry, i was the same.. i just have to get over how big they are, and how they COULDNT live with a turkey and 2 hybrids :L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 I know how you feel, I always wanted one too so i decided to hatch my own I now have 1 boy and 1 girl Gold laced orp, they are ony 5 weeks old at the moment and i cant wait till they are big and fluffly and cuddly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikchick Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 well I have to add a post here as im so proud! my buff Orp has just hatched a clutch of eggs yesterday ...so far i have seen 2 little buffs , im so excited ...she was on a clutch of 16 to begin with and i think we got down to 13 or 14 so maybe later she will let me see how many we have there great birds i have a trio and I love them so much my cockrell Ollie is huge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 Oh well now Im really jealous Vikchick! I take it there will be pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C&T Posted April 13, 2010 Author Share Posted April 13, 2010 well I have to add a post here as im so proud! my buff Orp has just hatched a clutch of eggs yesterday ...so far i have seen 2 little buffs , im so excited ...she was on a clutch of 16 to begin with and i think we got down to 13 or 14 so maybe later she will let me see how many we have there great birds i have a trio and I love them so much my cockrell Ollie is huge! ..... Am now working out how far away vikchick lives, and how long I've got before she KNOWS how many little Orps she has... Convinced one or two wouldn't be missed..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 And don't forget, if you really can't make them fit, do what I did and rehome a bantam Orp from a friend. Just as beautiful, but fit nicely into an eglu . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikchick Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Oh well now Im really jealous Vikchick! I take it there will be pictures yes for sure if I can work out how to upload a picture on here ?? can anyone tell me how?? update on my babies there are now 5 and still counting one was hatching out this morning befor i left for work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikchick Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 I have posted some pics of the family now feel free to take a look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
