karena Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Well, I got the Eglu It's now constructed, run and all I've cleaned it all thoroughly this eve So all that is left now is to get the chickens Not sure I'll sleep tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue-DiamondChick07 Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Exciting!! What chooks you getting?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Your going to have a blast. What you getting ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karena Posted August 13, 2010 Author Share Posted August 13, 2010 Not sure - don't want to set my heart on anything in case they don't have them. Hybrids though I think, but then I read today (just when I though I knew what I was doing) about pure breeds that lay as much and for a longer time I will let the expert advise me I think. It feels like Xmas eve! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi-Hi Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Oh have a great time - it is better than Christmas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 They do lay longer but not as much. Just buy what you fancy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Wow what fun, remember to tell us about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karena Posted August 13, 2010 Author Share Posted August 13, 2010 At the moment I keep going out to just look at the run so it will be good for there to be chickens in it. I'm rather pleased with the run, as I've put it on a weedy bed, where it fits just nicely, and there is stuff for them to dig at, or munch, or just sit under. And it's under a big tree so they will get shade, and the excitement of leaves falling in for them then to dig around at too. There also all sorts of twigs etc where bits have fallen from the tree before. I just had to make sure I removed the rhubarb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken bark Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Have fun tomorrow. Enjoy every minute of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amc Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 It sounds perfect, let us know what you get and where you get them from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoxy Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 How eggciting Can't wait to hear what you have chosen and to see pics of your new girls Have fun tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 Have fun today I wonder if she is up and ready How eggciting hope you have a lovely day, don't forget to charge the camera up, we love photos. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 Can't believe she is lying in on such an exciting day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figarogir1 Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 Can't believe she is lying in on such an exciting day She probably isnt laying in, she is probably fussing about with the run and getting boxes ready and checking that she knows where she is going and that she isnt going to be late and all those other vitally important things you have to do before you can collect your chooks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 She's worrying about the box. Have fun choosing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 Are they here yet?? Can we see the pics???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue-DiamondChick07 Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 We're worse than her!! remember piccies!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 Wonder what she comes home with? Some pretty hybrids or Transylvanian Nakedneck? or........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karena Posted August 14, 2010 Author Share Posted August 14, 2010 Cheeky scamps, not up yet! I was off up the A1 Well I have got them!!! And I love them! I feel quite sad to be away from them now after sitting just watching for ages. I have the window open just in case they start making noise, even though they are safe in their run. I went to Glencroft Poultry in Richmond. Mr Chicken Man recommended getting ones that were already kept together so they wouldn't fight, smart. So I could choose from various pens. I nearly got 3 amber stars as they are friendly and a bit smaller, but it felt wrong as I wanted different colours, so I got (I think) a Hipswell White (or is a Coral Nick?), a Rhode Rock (or a Copper Black) and a Blue Haze. I don't really know what they are, I'm trying to match them on Glencroft's website . Basically I got ones I liked the look of Mr Chicken Man unceremoniously grabbed them by the legs, and put them head first into the box. They clucked for a bit and then we were off back home. Part way down the A1 there was a lot of clucking, but I have no idea why. And every now and then I could see an eye peeking at me through the holes. Put the box in the run, opened it and they were all nestled up together flat to the bottom of the box. Couple of mins and they were out investigating. And I have already have 3 sets of neighbours come and see - we can see and get into each others gardens you see, an old northern terrace. They have then spent the rest of the day scratching around, eating, chasing flies. And Millie likes to peck at Emmie's bum! So - I introduce, Millicent (Blue Haze), Emmeline (Rhode Rock) and Octavia (Hipswell White)! (or Millie, Emmie and Tavie - still working on a shortened Octavia. They are all named after people) Oh no I can't work out how to get in a picture!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karena Posted August 14, 2010 Author Share Posted August 14, 2010 Here they are Photo0151 by karena23, on Flickr Photo0157 by karena23, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi-Hi Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 They are gorgeous!! I looooooooove the Blue Haze. Enjoy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercedes55 Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 They do look lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken bark Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 Really lovely. Like the Blue Haze and the Rhode Rock looks very similar to my Black Star so I guess they are probably the same hybrid but just a different name. Where abouts are you if you don't mind me asking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 They are wonderful, love them The white one is so pretty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KateCooke Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 Enjoy, I bought my 4 bantams last Saturday and although i love them, their smell and sheer amount of poo has recently been dampening my feelings. Today hoping to build a wood chip area so that i can keep them in their run a bit more. I have been just letting them roam the garden for 13 hours, but this might not be too good for their diet as at least one has the runs. Plus my back is aching with all that poo picking. Have 2 small children and i am sick of shouting at them "check where you are walking" or "take your shoes off at the back door" Bless one is only 7 months old and she is still being shouted at. Well off to a car boot sale now, have to make the money back somewhere as this is turning out to be quite expensive. Enjoy your first full day with your hens. Kate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
