Sarah71 Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 My eglu and chickens are coming Friday, is it normal to feel excited and worried at the same time Does Omlet call you the day before like they say? Can't wait really just a little concerned as a first time chicken owner, had an avairy before full of birds but nothing like this. Sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 welcome to the forum! Answer - yes to both questions. It's a steep learning curve for those of us new to chickens, but you will get lots of support and advice from this forum. Chickens are fab, you are going to love them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 Hello Sarah. Omlet will call you the day before to confirm times etc. If you are worried about anything at any time you can always call them, they are very helpful. We also have Babara, our 'in house' chicken/eglu expert (barbara@omlet.co.uk)and of course the forum is a great place for chatting to like minded people, whether chicken related or not and is a great source of information. Chocolate is always high on the agenda too! feeling worried and excited at the same time is completely natural. Chicken are hardy creatures and will be no problem for you at all. You'll love them, you see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 Hello Sarah. Chocolate is always high on the agenda too! And dont forget the wine Gina, dont forget the wine Welcome Sarah! get ready for some great fun times ahead with your new chooks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 is it normal to feel excited and worried at the same time Does Omlet call you the day before like they say? Sarah Yes to both! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 Ooh, 2 sleeps! Just remember, you'll now spend all day in your pyjamas and never do any housework again . Also beware, chickens are very addictive - last August I barely knew one end of a chicken from the other and now look at me (see below ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 Dont be worried, just enjoy We never had chickens before and they are really easy to look after, honest! Let us know when they arrive and you'll be a great chicken mummy. piccies please if you can cos we are nosey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah71 Posted April 25, 2007 Author Share Posted April 25, 2007 Thanks everyone for the advice, going out tomorrow so will take mobile with me so I don't miss the call. Hope they come early on Friday I'll be pacing the floor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah71 Posted April 26, 2007 Author Share Posted April 26, 2007 Sorry to ask again, but do they call during office hours getting a little worried, thought they would have called by now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 Why don't you call them....It'll put your mind at rest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah71 Posted April 26, 2007 Author Share Posted April 26, 2007 That would be the sensible thing to do wouldn't it , just don't want to sound too desperate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 The guys know all eglu owners are desperate . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 Any news yet Sarah? I'd give them a call if you can't wait!. they are so lovely in the Omlet office. Nothing is too much trouble. They do understand how exciting it is waiting for chickens! One more sleep!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 One more sleep!!! ......but quite a bit more pacing to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah71 Posted April 26, 2007 Author Share Posted April 26, 2007 They called about 2, chickens arriving tomorrow about 3. A bit worried though beacause I have to leave for work at 3.45 and they can't come any earlier They said I could rearrange but I've waited since 23rd March Just hope they are on time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 Mmm..its cutting it a bit fine - think I'd be throwing a 'sicky' . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 Mmm..its cutting it a bit fine - think I'd be throwing a 'sicky' . Exactly what I was just thinking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah71 Posted April 26, 2007 Author Share Posted April 26, 2007 Not easy I'm affraid, I'm a school caretaker and I have to be there to lock up the school before the teachers go and I'm the only one with the keys, but I could suddenly become ill I suppose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 but I could suddenly become ill I suppose Of course you could - a nasty case of chookitis - it's VERY contageous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minky Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 Or just lock 'em all in - those teachers need a lesson in why not to keep a lady from her hens! Just don't forget to let them out in the morning and give them some pellets to eat. Oh, hang on, I think I'm getting confused . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 Oi! Watchit! I'm a teacher... wouldn't want to be kept in all weekend!! Can't soemone else lock up for you? I need a transfer to your school I think... we are nearly always at work until gone 6. Last teacher out locks up. I'd love to be thrown out at 3.45! Good luck with the new arrivals! You'll love em! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah71 Posted April 26, 2007 Author Share Posted April 26, 2007 There are some teachers that stay late, about 5.30-6.00, but Friday they're out of the door so quick, all gone by 4.30 at the latest. I only work till 5.30 and it's the same here, last teacher locks up. I'll try and sort something out, I don't want to rush the Omlet guys off, I want to learn as much as possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Watch Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 Hi Sarah, Excited - yes Worried - yes I'm still both after 2 weeks....... Am I doing the right thing etc etc...... I am still on a chicken "high" and driving all my friends mad as I only have 1 subject of conversation. But it seems to me as if there are many people out there in the forum who are equally as potty about chickens straight away too..... Enjoy the arrival tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 Big day today!!!!! Did you sleep?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 How many hours to go???? All the best for today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
