moochoo Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 Ok, so it's taken ages. Lots of saving. nagging of the husband and generally driving my friends and co-workers chicken insane. I placed my order today for a purple cube and I'm soooooooo excited. I've ordered a Miss Pepperpot and a Gingernut Ranger from Omlet and I'm now sourcing an outlet for 2-3 more girls. I quite fancy a White Star, a Blue Belle and a Speckledy but all ideas gratefully received. I've been looking at birds from Cotswold Chickens, I think that's one of the nearest breeders to me. Does anyone know of any other Midlands based breeders that are realiable? I'd like to visit a few before making a purchase. Well I shall go and drive a few more people slightly more to drink tonight with my insane drivelling.......long may it last! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 Isnt it great when the long suffering husband gives in !! After weeks and weeks of badering my husband finally caved in and he now knows it was the best decision ever !! Now you have to patiently wait until it arrives and drive everybody insane talking about Omlet, the eglu, chickens, eggs and anything chickeny in general Let us know when it arrives and if you have any questions please just ask away on here! How exciting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xChicken04x Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 yaaaaaaaaaaay congrats! what coloure? is it a cube? when is it coming? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moochoo Posted June 30, 2007 Author Share Posted June 30, 2007 It's a purple cube and I haven't got a deivery date just yet because I'm ordering chickens too. As soon as I know you'll know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 Oh Sarah im so pleased you have gone for purple - such a great colour! he he he im so chuffed for you! :dance: As for breeders you could take a look at the Wernlas Collection in Shropshire - OH & I went there recently & they have some gorgeous girls! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperman Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 Well Done! We have a purple CUBE too, it's brill! I like the reds and oranges and blues too! Hope the wait isn't too bad! Kev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 Mine is a purple too and I love it. Quite fancied a pink but thought it might be too 'in your face'. Bet you can't wait til it gets there now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbieboy Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 (edited) I'm supposed to be getting a green cube (wish it was orange)on thursday 5th July, 3 weeks and 6 days after ordering it. It's a pity i'm in Shetland while my partner gets the pleasure of looking after the new chooks for 2 weeks before I get home. I have ordered a Gingernut Ranger and a Miss Pepperpot to get us started but spent the whole day at work(bad word) looking for breeders in my area that supply pure breeds. p.s. does omlet delivery earlier if you don't order hens and just want a self built Cube? Edited July 1, 2007 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Watch Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 Hi I got an Amber Star hybrid from a Meadowsweet agent who had lots of hybrids to choose from. http://www.meadowsweetpoultry.co.uk Have a look at this topic. http://club.omlet.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4658 Also Practical Poultry magazine has a Breeders Directory spanning 5 pages. Order a back copy online. www.practicalpoultry.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathy C Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 Congratulations Moochoo! Its great to know you finally can become a chicken mum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 Rab 1609, yes I think it is quicker if you just have the cube, and why don't you ring and change the colour? I rang to confirm deliver the day before it was due to come and mentioned I wished I'd chosen orange and she said it was no problem at all. Orange cube arrived next day!! I'm sooooo pleased I changed from purple, we just LOVE the orange!! Mrs B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbieboy Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 Rab 1609, yes I think it is quicker if you just have the cube, and why don't you ring and change the colour? I rang to confirm deliver the day before it was due to come and mentioned I wished I'd chosen orange and she said it was no problem at all. Orange cube arrived next day!! I'm sooooo pleased I changed from purple, we just LOVE the orange!!Mrs B I would love an orange Cube but it's my partner that wants a green one. It's due for delivery on thursday so I may get her to change her mind yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhapsody Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 Tell her they ran out of green and it would have been a long wait..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbieboy Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 Tell her they ran out of green and it would have been a long wait..... I don't have it in me to tell her a lie... ..... She will be the one looking after it most of the time as I work away from home so I suppose she should choose the colour she will be looking at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moochoo Posted July 3, 2007 Author Share Posted July 3, 2007 Ok, I've now got a date for my cube delivery and it's the 14th August! I'm really chuffed because I was told it could take up to 8 weeks. If we ever get a summer at least my chooks will be in the garden enjoying it with me. Sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Wooooo Hoooooo!!! he he he Bet you cant wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moochoo Posted July 3, 2007 Author Share Posted July 3, 2007 I certainly can't, but is does give me little time to do some chicken proofing in the garden before their arrival. Sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudgley Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Hi - How exciting. As for the chickens in the Midlands. We got ours from a lady in Gloucester. It's about an hour from where we live. Depending what part of Birmingham you're from it may be less if your near M5. She's really helpful. we got 4 Goldlines off her a few weeks back. We have previously bought pure bred day ods from her too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moochoo Posted July 4, 2007 Author Share Posted July 4, 2007 Thanks for that info Smudgley, if you could pm me the details that would be great. Sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 Lovely pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
