sam42 Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Hi I recently joined the Forum and think it's great. Have learnt so much about chickens in the last week. I have now taken the plunge and ordered a purple eglu together with a Pepperpot and a Ginger Ranger from Omlet. I have also ordered a Mendlesham Blue from a local supplier. (although can't find much info about this breed on the internet). Delivery expected on 19th July. Really looking forward to getting them now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Congratulations on taking the plunge - great colour choice for eglu welcome to the forum too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starboyhull Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Welcome to the forum, everyone is really great on here, so if you have any questions just ask away, theres always loads of people ready to help. Congratulations on buying an Eglu, we've had ours just over a week, its great We are now wishing we had them on bark (or equivelant) as the grass is starting to become a bit of a mess....... Karl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Well done you BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Hi Sam42, fantastic! We've only had our chooks 10 days but they're just GREAT! You'll never get anything in the house done again, but welcome to the forum. Not long to wait now! Mrs Bertie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Hi there. I think the Mendlesham Blue is another 'trade' name for a Bluebelle so if you search for that you might find some more info and pics . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 well done on your purchase - you will NOT regret it. Purple is a FAB colour - even though I have green I am a secret purple lover Let us know when it arrives.........how exciting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Congratulations! You will not regret getting an eglu! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Congratulations and welcome to the forum. Any questions....ask away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathy C Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Welcome to the forum Sam42. Good luck with your chickens and let us see the photos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 ... and ordered a purple eglu together with a Pepperpot and a Ginger Ranger from Omlet. I have also ordered a Mendlesham Blue from a local supplier. (although can't find much info about this breed on the internet). Delivery expected on 19th July...... ...and I shall be very old on that date... But, I really replied to say, congrats & well done, purple Eglu & a lovely combination of hens. Mendlesham Blue! I have one and she's absolutely adorable and lays unusual eggs, almost daily. They have a bullet hard shell which is very uniform, smooth & pale, quite unlike the other eggs. Mine is called Bluebelle (it's a hybrid similar to a bluebelle) and she has beautiful pale grey feathers. She is bright, friendly & docile, & certainly is a hybrid that I would recommend. The Omlet pair will be lovely too, I've had several, they are good hens. Oooh, only 3 weeks to go, I'm really pleased for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geb0205 Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Purple is simply the best eglu colour! Good luck with your chooks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam42 Posted June 28, 2007 Author Share Posted June 28, 2007 Thanks everyone for your lovely comments. Really looking forward to getting them now. I am now gathering chicken essentials in readiness. (shower cutains, expanding trellis to stop them coming the patio! etc) Sheila thanks for the information on Mendlesham Blues. Yours sounds lovely. Will post photos as soon as I can, once they have arrived. Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
