scarlettohara Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 (edited) about posts when people are getting new chickens: people new to chickens always post before, people who have chickens already only tell you when they are home with them. My theory is that we feel we need to sneak them in before anyone call tell us what we already know - WE HAVE ENOUGH CHICKENS Edited August 14, 2010 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 Is it possible to have enough chickens?!?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sageandonion Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 sounds akin to hiding a new purchase in the bottom of the wardrobe and tell the OH "oh that old thing, I've had it years" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken bark Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 You could be on to something there Scarlet. As for having enough hens Bramble I think the numbers of eggs is beginning to tell me I may have enough. This week my Mum, Mother-in-Law and sister-in-law have all gone on holiday. That's left me with 5 eggs per day - and no one to share them with. On top of that I'm also looking after a neighbours hens and I got 9 off them yesterday!!! I think a small stall at the local pre-school gates may be required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 Horrified to read your post - WE HAVE ENOUGH CHICKENS Tell me it's not true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 I think you could be on to something there I found out yesterday that the organic farm I get my veg box from is selling ex laying Lincolnshire Buff hens for £5 each. Now I was quite happy with my 4 ex batts until I acquired Lottie my COF. This seems to have sparked some chemical change in my brain and suddenly I have to have some of these Lincolnshire Buff hens. DH says no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 ............and that is why we announce it afterwards, otherwise they would read our posts and say no Lavendar I think one or two may accidentally fall into your veg box next time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meezers Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 Just because you've sussed our secret , doesn't mean you have to tell everyone and just to prove otherwise, I will let it be known that I am picking up a lavender auracana in a few weeks ( and hopefully you'll all forget until I say 'she's here' ! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercedes55 Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 I think your theory is spot on. I just have 4 ex batts, at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frizz Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 about posts when people are getting new chickens: people new to chickens always post before, people who have chickens already only tell you when they are home with them. My theory is that we feel we need to sneak them in before anyone call tell us what we already know - WE HAVE ENOUGH CHICKENS You are sooo right, when I got in with mine newly acquired (3 7 week only pekins) my OH laughed and rolled his eyes, bless him though he did say " you know my thoughts on these things, life is too short!" what a sweetie. Although he doesnt realise this means he has given me cart blanche to increase my flock!!!!! (ps I only went to get 1 more) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted August 14, 2010 Author Share Posted August 14, 2010 And look what snuck in this morning Can anyone guess what they are ? Meeting ted Little girls checking out the big girls pad I'm so lucky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frizz Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 oooh they look like pekins, maybe chocolate? no expert but they look like mine but a different colour. You lucky thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 cute little birds, but I've no idea what they are! I find that when shopping for chickens, 2 frequently becomes 4... almost like a bogof!! and of course the fuel economies by getting them together, and it makes the intros easier... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 Chocolate orps ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 Beautiful little girls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted August 14, 2010 Author Share Posted August 14, 2010 Yes one is a chocolate orp bantam and the other a choc pekin. I got them from the same lady as my last two pekins and they weren't silly money as she is giving up and wants them to go to nice homes - would've been rude to say no . The pekin is missing a few leg feathers as she had a splayed foot and the plaster pulled them off However she did have a choc cockeral which she said will be expensive to buy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 Scarlett!!! how dare you let the cat out of the bag about how our minds work , bad girl, go sit on the naughty step . I merely wish to surprise you all with my new arrivals each time, that's why I don't tell you until you see see the counter go up Love the pictures of your new babies, they are very cute and squadgable.....I am extremely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coco Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 Your new babies are lovely. OH and I work on a need to know basis, well I do anyway. Most of the time he doesn't need to know. My new girls had been here three days before I told him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted August 14, 2010 Author Share Posted August 14, 2010 Sorry Mostin I have to stop now as I am working every weekend until October to pay for WIR extension just for the banties Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue-DiamondChick07 Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 Morehens Disease Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 Lavendar I think one or two may accidentally fall into your veg box next time Now that would be a shame, wouldn't it?!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs chook Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 Talking of sneaking in, two hybrids and an Araucana snuck into my car on friday. I have a Jersey Giant sneaking into my car later on this morning too!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 Great pics Sarah *wants* I have a Jersey Giant sneaking into my car later on this morning too!!! I don't think you can sneak that one in!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs chook Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 I did!!! She's settled in a treat with the other newbies - seven contented chooks now woohoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollie333 Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 Morehens Disease Yep, alot suffer from it. We are the ones who say it with PRIDE. * signature* . Great pics Sarah *wants* : You have enough! If there going to anyone, its me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
