Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 (edited) You know how you suddenly decide you could probably do with a couple more? And then, suddenly, you're unable to think about anything else? Or is it just me . Down to 3 hens now - one lays one a day (but hasn't for the last 3 days ), one is only 9 months old but only lays 3 or 4 eggs a month and the other doesn't lay at all (confirmed by the death of Steph who was obviously doing the laying. I was going to wait till half-term in October but then thought if I get them now, by half-term they'd be ready for a bit of integration - and I'd be around to supervise . Just so happens my supplier has a load of POLs in just now and some new ones coming in a few days . So, will it be Blacktail, Mendelsham Blue, Black Rock, Coral, Copper Black Maran or Amber . Egg colour will be the decider, I think . Edited September 16, 2012 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coco Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Go for it and get them now. Chickens .... its one of those itches you just have to scratch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 15, 2012 Author Share Posted September 15, 2012 I would if I had the car . Now, who put that there . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daxigirl Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Do you really need encouragement? If so - get them now, right now there's no need to wait any longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
counturchickens Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Looks like they're on their way! We have collected 2 new girls today, 16 week old columbines, they are adorable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Good on ya ANH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Those cat carriers do come in handy don't they. Have you bought anything to go in it yet ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 16, 2012 Author Share Posted September 16, 2012 Indeed they do . I've not gone yet. Will phone the farmer this morning and see if I can go this afternoon . I'm off tomorrow (schools are shut) so could go then too. Just remembered I'll need 2 new names . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Nice one ANH, good plan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 16, 2012 Author Share Posted September 16, 2012 Got them . A Copper Black Maran (Sally, I think) and a Mendlesham Blue (Susie). Leaving them to settle for a bit after the journey but will post photos soon . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zakjon-98 Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Congrats looking forward to pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 16, 2012 Author Share Posted September 16, 2012 Here they are . Mendlesham Blue is Susie and Copper Black Maran is Sally Sally Susie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zakjon-98 Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Beautiful girls I love the copper black maran with her shiny feathers. Hope they lay lots of eggs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 They look nice You got them quick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannabe smallholder Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Gorgeous! Susie looks just like my Florence. Xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggasperated Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Lovely looking girls. Did you get them from George Ogilvie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chestnutmare Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Oo lovely, nothing like popping out for a chicken or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 16, 2012 Author Share Posted September 16, 2012 Lovely looking girls. Did you get them from George Ogilvie? Yes, all but the last 2 of mine have come from him. They have always been lovely girls . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 You don't waste any time, do you! Gorgeous girls - is Mendlesham Blue the same as a Bluebelle? Looks very like my Lavender, and I have a Maran as well, she lays lovely dark brown eggs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackian Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 They are just beautiful... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 16, 2012 Author Share Posted September 16, 2012 No point in hanging around . Bit like our new car - old car declared knackered on Friday, new car collected on Monday . Bit of a newsflash ...... Sally is now Sophie (YS says it made him think of Sally in Corrie . I've since been reminded there's a Sophie in Corrie too but she doesn't make you cringe!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chestnutmare Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Bit of a newsflash ...... Sally is now Sophie (YS says it made him think of Sally in Corrie . I've since been reminded there's a Sophie in Corrie too but she doesn't make you cringe!) That was me reminding - hiyaaa!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 16, 2012 Author Share Posted September 16, 2012 I hadn't linked the two of you . Helloo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Seriously gorgeous ladies, ANH, love them. Wishing many, many eggs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKMARCH Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 They look lovely and just right for some eggs during the winter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
