tjandcpj Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Hi Maggie, Congrats on your new chooks & eg!! Did you get them via omlet? sorry canot help with computer stuff!!!!! Do hope someome can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Welcome to the forum all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random_Girl66 Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Hi Tracy, I'm getting the chickens from a local place so I'll choose on the day with their advice. My only plan is to get three different ones so that I can tell them apart!! Trying to think of names at the moment - not keen on the family's choice of Arnie and Rambo! Hi Maggie, I get that message too - You are not authorised to define a signature. Is it because we are newbies?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JillM Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Hi, I found that once I'd posted about 5 times I was then able to edit my signature! No, my chickens haven't arrived yet and in the meantime I've upgraded the order from a classic and 2 chickens to a cube and 4 chickens....I don't plan on getting caught out once the obsession bites But just a few more days and I'll be having to get up early just like the rest of you *yawn* Welcome to all the fellow newbies too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnwickens Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Until about 6 weeks ago I had never given a thought to getting chickens. Then I think after watching the Edwardian Farm on the BBC I saw their chickens and it became a little obsessive for me after that. That seems to be common though. So, I got thinking and planned on turning an old dog kennel into the coop and then build a run onto it. I was influenced a lot by the ones I saw on www.backyardchickens.com. In retrospect those are all quite grand compared to what was really needed. Anyway, I got to work. The kennel was originally 3 meters by about 1.5 meters but hasn't been used in years. Due to lack of knowledge on my part it has ended up bigger than planned but it just means I can get more chickens than I originally planned I guess. Here's a link to the construction and a few from the end: https://picasaweb.google.com/mnwickens/ChickenCoopConstruction?authkey=Gv1sRgCNL6-tH7hfDjLQ&feat=directlink I tried to make it using the ideas and recommendations I found on this site and elsewhere. The chickens came from a farm that belongs to a friend of my dad's. He's downsizing and I've ended up with, from what he said, the best 6 he had. Three were laying when they arrived 2 days ago and the other three have not yet started. Anyway, we're in Berkshire and love having them so far. We're trying to be a little self-sufficient, so, we've got the eggs, now to work on getting the vegetable plot and fruit trees going. I guess this shouldn't be too long so I'll end it there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickadee62 Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Hi Everyone, been browsing the forum and thought i would join. I'm Chickadee62 from wiltshire i have 4 ex batts named Hatty, Margo, Dotty and Bonny, I have had them for nearly 5 weeks, they are such a joy to watch, and seeing them improve everyday. My OH has converted our shed for them and made up some nest boxes, which i find easier to clean & poop Scoop. Just want to say i enjoy reading many topics on the forum, and lots of good advise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 HI Chickadee62 and welcome to the forum. I'm based in sunny (at the moment at least ) Wiltshire too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggie1 Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Hi All, many thanks for your advice regarding altering my signature. I emailed Barbara at omlet and she confirmed that you need to post a few messages before you can alter your signature, this is to help prevent spam. Hi tjanddpj, I bought my chickens from a local chicken farm in Thorndon, Suffolk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Welcome to the forum Love those photos - looks good!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjandcpj Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Hello to you all Just spent a couple of hours tidying the Eglu & re filling the bark run while the ladies had a wander about the garden finding worms. I have to keep my Golden Retreiver on a lead when the chooks are out though, he is only 13 months old and everything is a game, he chases them & i would hate him to hurt them, just hope he calms down! Tracy Doris, Mabel, Nellie Lots of!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Bet they loved all the worms! Hopefully he'll calm down as he gets used to them, might take a bit of time though! Have we seen photos of them yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammiboo Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Good Evening all On saturday as a surprise birthday present from my boyfriend and family i am now the proud owner of a green cube. I have just bought 2 Lohman Browns and next week will be getting an amberlink when its ready. I am also going to add to the "flock" a couple of ex batts, but there is a bit of wait for them. I am really eggcited to keep chickens. *groan* Sammi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFeatheredFiend Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Hi everyone! After recently moving to the country, my hubby and I have decided to fulfil a lifelong dream and keep some chickens. We've been eyeing the Cube and are hopefully going to have a look at one in the flesh (thanks to Mrs Webmuppet) before we buy. We're probably going to get some Buff Orpingtons and possibly some Light Sussex hens. This morning we nipped to The Hen House in Thorndon and they had some lovely hens there, I so wish we could have taken some home today lol. Looking forward to having a good read of the forum (when my 8-month old son gives me 5 minutes peace) and getting to know the lingo etc. We are already avid bird lovers having kept parrots for over 10 years, but this is going to be an exciting new experience for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teacake Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Hi, I'm a new member from Northumberland. we're hoping to get a classic eglu and 3 chickens, and make a permanent area of the garden for them on woodchip. My two children are very excited and have already chosen two names (cornflake and hetty feather _ a J.Wilson book - dd is addicited....) this forum is such a great read, although you can spend hours on it and not getting anything else done..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjandcpj Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Welcome Teacake, I also have my Eglu classic on woodchip, at the end of the garden next to the kids trampoline!! The chooks seem happy there and reward us with many eggs. I am sure you and your children will love keeping chickens, they are such good fun. Tracy. Doris Mabel Nellie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loumabel Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Hi to everyone, I am a newbie to the forum and to chickens. I have 6 Bantams, 2 Pekins, 2Light sussex and 2 Wyandottes, all broodies I know!! and not the best layers but I love them anyway. I have found the forum so useful already and the advice is brilliant. One of my chooks has scaly leg and I just logged on here and found the solution and she is doing much better already. I hope one day I will be able to give others some good advice but fear that may be a way off yet. I have an Eglu cube and am so pleased with it, such a simple design and so easy to clean and my girls seem very happy in it. Thanks so much for the help you have all given me already!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppy ben grace Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 hi i am new. i have ordered a stand alone cube to go in our wir to replace the wooden one as i am so fed up with the red mite. i am a bit worried that i have done the right thing as it was so expensive!!!! please put my mind at rest , am a bit concerened that it wont fit in the wir as although it is 33 foot long the width is 5.5 foot. i think we may have to cut a bit of a hole in the wire to use the handle pull.... the lengths we go to to please our chickens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Hello all, welcome to the forum. I have a cube and love it. You could put it the other way round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshchwcks Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Hiya! Well, after years of wanting to keep chicken we got our brand new hens last Saturday and I feel like I've just become a mummy again !!!! Is it normal to feel so chuffed and excited to get hens ha ha!!! Everyone in work is talking to me as if I've had a baby We have now got Jemima 24 weeks (Buff Orpington)...I'm amazed at how huge she is and Dotty 20 weeks(Lavender Pekin) she is a flippin nutter! They are both so tame and I'm so happy. Me and the kids keep running out in our p.j's to see if we have eggs every morning...but I know they will take a while to settle in etc. Oh, by the way I'm Elaine ! I'm sure I'll speak to you all soon xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshchwcks Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Hiya! Well, after years of wanting to keep chicken we got our brand new hens last Saturday and I feel like I've just become a mummy again !!!! Is it normal to feel so chuffed and excited to get hens ha ha!!! Everyone in work is talking to me as if I've had a baby We have now got Jemima 24 weeks (Buff Orpington)...I'm amazed at how huge she is and Dotty 20 weeks(Lavender Pekin) she is a flippin nutter! They are both so tame and I'm so happy. Me and the kids keep running out in our p.j's to see if we have eggs every morning...but I know they will take a while to settle in etc. How do I set up all my chicken info and profile pic? Oh, by the way I'm Elaine ! I'm sure I'll speak to you all soon xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathybc Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 welcome and enjoy your chooks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Hi Elaine and welcome to the forum. Chickens are just great arnt they? I could (and do!) sit and watch mine for hours! You'll have to post some pictures so we can see your new babies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneyolktoanother Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Hi and welcome congrats on your new hens, when i got mine i was sooo excitied, would love to see some pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Hello and welcome to the forum, Elaine . Quite normal feelings - and you're amongst like-minded souls here who will talk chickens till the cows come home . (I'm just going to pop this into the Chickens section for you - you can post in Eggs when you get your first egg .) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JillM Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Hi Elaine, I've only had my chickens a week longer. I can't wait for some half decent weather so I can spend more time with them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
