3.6m Omlet Chicken Run for sale, Brand New in Boxes, Milton Keynes (MK19)

[Nature Chick]

Hi everyone

Having lost Daisy 2 weeks ago (peritonitis) we got Mildred three new 'friends' yesterday!

We got a Buff Sussex Bantam (Poppy), a Light Sussex Bantam (Betty) and a Maran Bantam (Millie).

These are our first bantams and they are absolutely gorgeous!

I am a little worried about Poppy though, the other two came out of the house straight away to investigate the run but Poppy stayed inside. She was very hot after the journey so I cooled her with some water and she eventually went for some food and water in the run. This morning the other two had got up but Poppy was hiding in the house. I am sure it is probably the shock of the move but she looks so sad When we went to collect her she was duffing up a huge Niederheiner hen so I am sure she is healthy enough!

I just want everything to be perfect but from her point of view it will have been a stressful 24 hours!

I am working a half day today so I can check up on them all this afternoon......

This morning Mildred was perched on top of their run trying to get a good look, it will be a while before she is allowed anywhere near them!!

S

[sjp]

everything sounds about right some birds just take longer to adjust to new surrounding

I moved 4 birds from one house to another less than 4ft away 1 didn't bink an eyelid the other 3 are just starting to feel at home and thats nealy a month later

[Nature Chick]

Well, I needn't of worried, I got home yesterday and not only was Poppy stomping around the run but she was duffing up the other two girls! They are now trying to avoid her as much as possible.

I was a bit upset last night as Poppy had gone to bed but wouldn't let the other two in the eglu with her! They were huddled together by the door. I am hoping that the three of them will settle down soon - just in time to introduce them to Mildred!!!

I know introductions are stressful and that in a few months time everyone will be friends - I just want to get to that point as quickly as possible!!

On a positive note, Poppy laid an egg yesterday! She is a few weeks older than the other two so we were expecting it but took it as a good sign!

It was our first bantam egg and is as cute as they are! Looking forward to having it fried on toast for breakfast on Friday - just hope she lays another for my husband before then!!!!!

S

[Chortle Chook]

I'm so glad Poppy is fine if flexing her muscles a bit too much . Buff Sussex chooks are the prettiest things aren't they? I've only ever seen one and think what a dope I was not to say I would buy her there and then. Please can you post a picture for me?

[Nature Chick]

Yes! She is so beautiful, I thought I should have got three all the same age (she is a couple of months older than the other two) but I was deperate for a buff and she was all they had!

I will take a photo tonight and upload it!

[Cheeky Chooky]

Awww glad it's going well with the newbies