alaedw Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 Alan went out to check on the chooks as usual...as Doris was lethargic all day yesterday and even had to pick her up to put her in the eglu.... anyway as being rather upset... we both would like to get another friend for Mabel so she does not get lonely.... our question is any breeders/farms in Leicestershire? We know we have to take Doris to the vets.....just waiting for them to open this morning. Thanks Sue and Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephi Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 So Sorry to hear about poor Doris, I don't know where you would be able to get a new friend for Mable - hope someone will post some helpful information for you soon. I have just called my vet as Ruby is not well - have appointment for this afternoon, fingers crossed. Hope all goes well for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester_H Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 Sorry to hear that. Where abouts in Leiceestershire are you ? - just out of interest (I'm in Oadby) H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaedw Posted May 21, 2007 Author Share Posted May 21, 2007 We are in aylestone just down the road!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhapsody Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 Have you looked through the contacts on this thread?http://club.omlet.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4658&sid=a5e7a9595844d06ed97c19305c2a13c7 Sorry about Doris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaedw Posted May 21, 2007 Author Share Posted May 21, 2007 that link doesnt work... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhapsody Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 dunno why- go to Chicken FAQ and you'll see a sticky about 'where to buy chickens' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaedw Posted May 21, 2007 Author Share Posted May 21, 2007 have had a look there but there are none for leicestershire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhapsody Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 you're welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braden01 Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 We know we have to take Doris to the vets.....just waiting for them to open this morning. Thanks Sue and Alan So sorry to hear about Doris. You say you have to take the vets? Why is this? Sorry to be dim but just curious... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaedw Posted May 21, 2007 Author Share Posted May 21, 2007 Hi, By law you are required if your chickens die then they have to be cremated as you cannot bury livestock in the ground.... we have just bee to collect a new hen to keep mabel company.... found a lovely lady that has some hybrids for sale she also runs a company called leicestershireemus.com which deals with emu oil products... anyway we bought a rhode island chicken from her and have called her Flo... Mabel is telling her who is boss at the mo... but we have decided to let her run around the garden anyway thanks for all your kind words and advice!! Sue & Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallina Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 It is true that you are not allowed to bury your chickens in your back garden, but you don't have to burn them: you are allowed to throw them out with your rubbish. I am afraid that is what I did with mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggins Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 So sorry to hear about Doris. Sadly, we have 3 chickens (one called Doris) buried in our garden - absolutely no way I could throw them out with the rubbish. Stupid rule and completely unenforceable - who's going to know apart from all of you out there anyway? I do worry about the new owners of our house digging the garden over in years to come though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 Sorry to hear about Doris karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jukebox Tim Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 So sorry to hear about Doris. We've just been through the same thing, losing LaVern after two years , so we know how you feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 Im so sorry to hear about Doris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
