Egluntyne Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 Good luck! Am really excited for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanbb Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 Let us know how you get on when they arrive. How exciting for you I'm sure you'll enjoy them soooo much. Susan Ruby...white leghorn Mrs Bridges...blue cochin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah71 Posted April 27, 2007 Author Share Posted April 27, 2007 Yes I'm excited, no I didn't sleep. I was out cutting the grass at 8.30 this morning ready for their arrival An hour to go.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 Bet you're out watching the chicken antics Sarah. No time to go on the forum, the 1st day you get your chuckies! I'm sure you'll be on here later telling us all about them - pictures please!!! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynn in Bristol Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 Cutting the grass? What's grass? At least when you've had your chickens a while you won't have to do that again! Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 any news here....how are the girls BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonesyboy27 Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 You cut the grass within two weeks I could run a hotel for hippo's.No more lawn mowing for me. Anyone want a flymo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah71 Posted April 27, 2007 Author Share Posted April 27, 2007 Well their here settled in nicely, They are so funny, I'm hooked. They've already had some mealworms and some sweetcorn. I'll post some pics when I've worked out how to do it. My terrier who I thought would go mad at them doesn't really care but lab/spaniel is obsessed, had to put the net up to stop him going near them. They aren't bothered by him at all though Had a laugh already, put the sweetcorn in and one of the gingernuts couldn't work out how to get the corn out of the dish so waited for the other one to get a piece out, drop it and then nick it of her The Pepperpot seems the boss, very bold and nosey and the two gingernuts follow her lead. Not sure on names yet. I think the black pepperpot is going to be Bela (as in Bela Lagosi, I know it's a man but what the hell ) The two gingernuts maybe Honey and Mina or Pheobe. Not so happy about the gingernuts, I asked them to send me two different ones so I could tell them apart but they are both the same. I'm sure their personalities will come out and that will help. The poor girls look shattered, they keep nodding off in the run, not ventured into the eglu yet, hope they go in when it gets dark, have to the torch out. Well must go now and see what they are up to, Blucher has just pulled the fence down and he's now barking at them.... Sarahxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanbb Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 They are wonderful aren't they. Really good pets and even my children are endeared by them, which in itself is an absolute miricle. My son now knows the difference between the girls (Ruby and Mrs Bridges) eggs and the bought ones and at least we know what they've eaten Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helenp Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 Hi Sarah, Where about in Swadlincote do you live, as I live in Church Gresley...my eglu is arrving on the 9th May, and I am so excited. Can't believe there will be 2 proud eglu owners in the same town. Any advice would be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 Congratulations Sarah. Interesting names. Into horror stories are you? Wasn't Minna in Dracula? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah71 Posted April 28, 2007 Author Share Posted April 28, 2007 They are fantastic, I'm in love. Helenp I live on Belmont Street, op McD's, you are very welcome to come and have a look if you want to, or ask any advise. By the way the putting the torch thing in the Eglu to get them in at night didin't work. I had to get them out of the run where they had snuggled up to go to sleep and plop them in the Eglu via the egg shoot Had a great day with them today, they really love mealworms and sweetcorn. Decided to call them Bela, Pheobe and Honey, yes Egluntine Mina is from Dracula but somehow she looked more like a Honey, but stuck with Bela for the Pepperpot. She is so cool, she's so nosey and brave, so she is now Bela The Brave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenlass Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 LOl they sound to have settled in really well...Love their neames. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helenp Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 Hi Sarah, It would be great to met you and the girls. Just let me know when is convientant for you. Hope thay have gone to bed ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah71 Posted April 28, 2007 Author Share Posted April 28, 2007 No problem Helen, I've sent you a pm with my mobile number on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 Ooh! Another Omlet meet. Take pictures please!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helenp Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 Hi Sarah, I've been checking my email & no message. Not to worry, there could be a problem with Pm's. I'll email you see if that works. How are the girls today? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah71 Posted April 29, 2007 Author Share Posted April 29, 2007 Hi Helen, no problem, I'll keep checking my e-mails, if not well arrange to meet at McDonalds one day this week if you like. The girls a great, getting bolder by the day Didn't realise how hard they can peck your hand though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah71 Posted April 29, 2007 Author Share Posted April 29, 2007 Hi again Helen, haven't got your e-mail. When would you like to come, I'm in most days and evenings so just say when. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helenp Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 Hi Sarah, Wednesday evening would be good for me... I get home from work at about 6pm, just have to feed thr dog & cats then i am free!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah71 Posted April 30, 2007 Author Share Posted April 30, 2007 Ok, Wednesday's fine by me, I get back about the same time so shall we say 7.00, is that ok? I'll meet you outside McDonalds. I've got short black spikey hair and a bit chubby I'm sure you'll know it's me Sarahxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helenp Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 Hi Sarah, That is great!! I'll be there at 7pm just look for a silver rover 25 hurtling round the corner!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah71 Posted April 30, 2007 Author Share Posted April 30, 2007 No problem, I'll look out for you, see u then, hope they haven't gone to bed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
