buffie Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 Right I am going to get into serious trouble but I am broody again. I have 3 bantams in the mark one and fancy 2 more. 1 Am I pushing it occupancy wise? 2 Will Mikey pack up and leave? 3 Am I ok to just go for it Go on help me out, where should I look if I did? BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 GO FOR IT BUFFSTER ! The Mark 2 is big enough for 5-6 bantams if you let them free range or use the extension panels on the run. Mikey will get used to the idea once you've got them . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted March 2, 2007 Author Share Posted March 2, 2007 I've got the mark 1 kate so is it too small for more do you think, wouldn't be fair to introduce one? I'm thinking 2 pekins with Lottie, wills and flo? I can almosst feel Mikey creeping up on me and going Oh please let me have 2.. : It's because it's spring I know I get this soooo often. Thank goodness we never had children, oh I can't even start to imagine. BBxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 Go for it Buffie I am sure Mikey will understand (eventually!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindy Loo Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 I agree - go for it girl! That's always been my philosophy and Paul has always got used to the idea of having more. In fact he is the one who is now saying we just need one more white leghorn and one more araucana. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 Sorry Buffs, misread about the Eglu. I thought it was a Mark 2 . The size difference isn't that much when you compare the Mark 1 with the Mark 2. Hmmm, not sure . I suppose when you think that some of the Eglu owners with more than one Eglu and lots of chickens often find them all crammed into one Eglu overnight while the other one is empty, there must be plenty of space inside! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted March 2, 2007 Author Share Posted March 2, 2007 Have just been out in my dressing gown and slippers, like barbara and could swap the girls around and put harrie and charlie in the mark 1 again. I am going to be in so much trouble Right have decided to get today it should be out, look at local breeders and sow the seed. I feel sorry for mikey but the urge is so bloomin' strong. It's like the house I have filled it to capacity and now need to make sure I have as many chooks as I can get and then it's done! Lke having an addiction isn't it Right boiled egg nearly ready and off to walk daisie and dora and then clean eglus and off to MK. keep posting I need your support! BBxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 That's it, Buffs! Go for it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted March 2, 2007 Author Share Posted March 2, 2007 I'm going to blame you Kate, in fact all of you Wait until the market BBxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted March 2, 2007 Author Share Posted March 2, 2007 Ok now the question is...should I get something other than pekins? Any suggestions. Pretty and friendly and placid, so they all get on? BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 I'm going to blame you Kate, in fact all of you Wait until the market BBxx I can take it Buffs . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted March 2, 2007 Author Share Posted March 2, 2007 Found a breeder 8 miles up the road.....speciality pekins available in 3 weeks....sorted I'm going to get them and pop them in the eglu and then tell Mikey BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 I'm going to get them and pop them in the eglu and then tell Mikey BBx If he's anything like Him Indoors he won't notice! I'd had my second Eglu and four more hens for three weeks before he glanced over the top of his newspaper and clocked them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helly Welly Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 I'm going to get them and pop them in the eglu and then tell Mikey BBx That's what i do with most purchases, "what, this old thing, i've had it for ages" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 I'm going to get them and pop them in the eglu and then tell Mikey BBx If he's anything like Him Indoors he won't notice! I'd had my second Eglu and four more hens for three weeks before he glanced over the top of his newspaper and clocked them. Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee, heeeeeeeeeeeeeeee, heeeeeeeeeeee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz Steed Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 I'm going to get them and pop them in the eglu and then tell Mikey BBx That's what i do with most purchases, "what, this old thing, i've had it for ages" Does that work with chickens???? I feel a cunning plan coming on.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted March 2, 2007 Author Share Posted March 2, 2007 He will notice BUT it'll be too late I'm so childish aren't I but can't think of another way. I always do the 'how much do I do around here' . It started with 2 then 3 then 5 and will have to stop at 7 until we get the bit of land! What fun BBxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 Go for it Buffie, whats an extra couple of bantams??? They're really small, so a couple extra will be fine! Treat yourself! *thinking of cunning way to order, pay for and hide a with 4 ex batts* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted March 2, 2007 Author Share Posted March 2, 2007 Oh just order it christian You're quite right of course 2 bantams is nothing, 2 years ago I ordered the eglu and harrie and charlie wihtout Mikey giving the say so, this is nothing is it BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helly Welly Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 If i waited until i convinced OH of all my purchases, i'd be a lot richer now but wouldn't own much Actually, its a good job i have him to stop me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 Actually, its a good job i have him to stop me Same here Helly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted March 2, 2007 Author Share Posted March 2, 2007 That doesn't owrk for me, I can't be stopped very easily BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aunty e Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 Hazel, Kitty and Arthur were snuck in, with agreement being reached later on them staying. Anything else, I have gotten agreement on (in the animals/eglus line). Which is terrible, because I desperately want a greyhound and Duncan won't say yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 Buff. how exciting! 2 Pekins! Very Envious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 Go Buffie Go!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
