punxatoni Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 ...as time is really dragging until I get my first chooks on Saturday. I was hoping for friday off work but sadly no can do was the answer. I have the ground ready, bought and food and picking up a bale of straw on Saturday morning. Pretty much decided on a lovely Blackrock, Speckledy and a Bluebelle for starters. However I suspect I might really get into this and a may beckon next year. Can't wait!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateurkeeper Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 I know how you feel....only a week til our shed conversion is finished, then we can get a few more ladies to add to our flock Photos on Saturday please!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 Well, your post title caught my attention! Hope all goes well collecting the hens on Saturday, it'll be great fun. Meanwhile, we'll be counting the hours with you on the forum. Yes, a Cube sounds a good idea. I started with 2 chickens in an Eglu mark1 and had 10 hens by the following year. All the best, let us know how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercedes55 Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 It is really frustrating waiting I know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJChick Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 Good luck for the weekend - happy days I got 2 new ones last weekend who will make great mums the lady said so i'm already looking at hatching eggs for them!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 Don't worry, once you get in the car to pick your hens up, you'll be so excited to get there you'll be zooming along at 88mph! (Although I don't advocate breaking the speed limit, even when on the way to pick up chooks!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punxatoni Posted August 19, 2010 Author Share Posted August 19, 2010 Only 38hrs 15mins to go... roughly Like I have read on so many posts, it is like Christmas as a kid! I have even had my last !egg!'s I hope to buy for many years to come (poached YUM!) Nieces are already excited too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 it's only the day after tomorrow now!!! enjoy your new girls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roobaloo Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 Now it's only tomorrow!! I must admit, I do get a bit jealous when people say they've gone from 2 hens to 10+ in a year....I have a small garden, so despite being a Morehens Disease sufferer....I can't do anything about it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellykelly Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 One more sleep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punxatoni Posted August 20, 2010 Author Share Posted August 20, 2010 23hrs !!! After reading the posts on bedding and the volume of leaflets / junk mail I get, I am seriously considering shredded paper!. Ahh this forum has and is continuing to be a wealth of knowledge. Thanks all Plus the OH has got me some lovely big archive boxes too. Work is just not happening today and I suspect sleep won't either tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CR666 Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 Good luck for tomorrow, we have had our chooks for a few months now and it is compelling. With regard to the bedding we always use shredded paper, as you said junk mail = endless supply, and when it becomes soiled just pop it in the compost bin when you empty the droppings tray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punxatoni Posted August 21, 2010 Author Share Posted August 21, 2010 Well....... the girls are here and settling in nicely. I will post pics soon of Beverley , Pauline (Black Rock) and Maude (Partridge Pekin). Beverley laid an egg in transit!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daxigirl Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 I know what you mean, I've now made a base for the run and am wondering if I could fit another into the garden, I'm sure the dogs don't need so much grass. I keep looking at incubators now too. I'm excited for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
