auntielizzie Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 ............is not always the best policy I have my new second hand eglu in situ, all ready for a couple (or three ) new chickens. I took myself off to the garden centre where I got my two original girls, and there they had a particularly handsome bovans nera plus a not quite so pretty (but would like nice with the lovely one bovans nera) and a sweet looking white star. Well, )H always has to give me the benefit of his advice - why do I listen (bad move); "shop around a bit and go and look at some other chickens". So, off I went to another chicken place that someone had recommended - they had lots and lots of POLs in a big barn; it was a bit dark and rather busy - chickens being caught in nets all over the place and being shoved into boxes. Couldn't really choose individually, so all in all I wasn't too keen so left empty-handed. This was on Saturday. I decided overnight that I definitely wanted the three that I had seen at the garden centre, so I would go back there first thing on Sunday. Well, you've guessed it, the really lovely bovans was gone! They still had the not quite so pretty one there, as well as the white star, but I was so set on the lovely one that I left empty-handed and somewhat deflated. I shall never been sensible again OH just doesn't appreciate that when choosing chickens, a woman should not be distracted, persuaded otherwise or given any sensible advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueandwhite Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 That's such a shame, keep looking you will find the right group. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zakjon-98 Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 I hope you find some. Bovans nera are pretty birds but I'm sure you will find some around. Have you thought of names you are going to call them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auntielizzie Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share Posted August 27, 2012 Yes, I have three names lined up which will be revealed when I get the new girls:!: I just need to find another little group now....the wait just makes it all the more exciting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daxigirl Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 That's a proper Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeky Chooky Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 How annoying! Hope you find what you're looking for soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 It has taken me a long time to learn, but finally I know to get things when I see them, because whatever it is, is never there when I go back. I hope you find what you are looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
