sam42 Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 My purple eglu will be arriving tomorrow! Unfortunately, I can't have a Miss Pepperpot so when I pick up the Mendlesham Blue from my local breeder I will also choose another chicken. Really excited now and off to a feed supplier this afternoon for Hemcore etc. Will post photos as soon as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MaggieMcHen Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 My cube arrives at around 13.00 tomorrow. YESSSSSSSS! I am then up to Cotswold Chickens to collect 6 hens - a Speckledy, Bluebelle, Sussex, White Star, Amber Star, and a Bovan Nera. I'm Soooo excited. Various questions keep popping into my head. Like - How much lime should I use on the ground? and where do I get it? How much Hemcore do I put down in the run? Does it matter if the hens peck the Hemcore/Aubiose? Can I use it in the nest boxes as well as under the perching rungs? Can I sprinkle tea tree /lavender oil on the Aubiose? Where can I get Stalosan in Kent near Sevenoaks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Oh you are so so lucky - Could I ask when you ordered your cube??? The waiting for mine to arrive is now killing me! I don't really mind as I know Omlet have been busy, but I just want my extra chuckies & cube! Cotswold cchickens are brilliant. I visited when I was on holiday round that way in May. The chickens they have are very well cared for and lovely! I liked the amber stars & white stars. When we went, the man thought all the bluebells had been sold. Then this one cheeky little bluebell popped its head out from behind a box thing! It was lovely...if I'd had m cube, I'd have taken it home! Not long then now eh? YOu will love chicken keeping - they are so much fun - you'll be camping outside for the rest of the week!!! Enjoy Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Ooooh how exciting.....lots of pics please from both of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Can you tell me what a Mendlesham Blue is? I have a rough idea , but am not quite sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam42 Posted July 18, 2007 Author Share Posted July 18, 2007 I believe it's very similar to a Bluebelle. Will post pics as soon as I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 My Bobbi Chicken is a Memblesham Amber. She is white with very pale orange shades. She is the most placid of my three and is the only one who will sit on my knee for any length of time. I presume a Memblesham Blue would be of similar temperament just a different colour. Maybe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah 2 Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 I presume a Memblesham Blue would be of similar temperament just a different colour. Maybe When we got our Brown Nick. They had Memblesham Blues and the breeder said they were the same as a Bluebell. They certainly looked like a Bluebell. Apparently Bluebell is the name that Meadowsweet Poultry use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Hi Sam42! We need plenty of pics of your new arrivals! Can't wait to see what else you get from Julie at Warwickshire Rare breeds, she has such lovely hens! (Nice to meet you both on Sunday by the way ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moochoo Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 hi Sam hope you have a fantastic day! I bet you're really excited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaggieMcHen Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 Oh you are so so lucky - Could I ask when you ordered your cube???I ordered on May 17th! So it has been a long wait. But hey todays the day!!!!! I now have a four hour return journey to Cotswold Chickens to get my 6 babies - but my husband has already checked them out on his way back from Powis with the Grandchildren. He agrees with you that they are excellent and well cared for. I went to a local supplier the other day and was horrified at the state of them. Hence the journey. Pics when and if I can!!! I'd like a green cube icon too - any suggestions on how I get one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam42 Posted July 19, 2007 Author Share Posted July 19, 2007 Eglu arrived at 3 o'clock. Unfortunately, the gingernut ranger from Omlet is about five weeks younger than the two from Warwickshire Rare breeds and much smaller ( in fact she's about half the size of my Mendlesham Blue!) Hence we have a bit of bullying going on at the moment and the gingernut has retreated to the eglu. I also had a Suffolk Noir which is very similar to the Pepperpot, however, she appears to be the main instigator of the bullying. They really like snails and rice!! Hopefully some photos attached!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudgley Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 Lovely photo........... PS - Can I have your cat please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 Oooh, they are gorgeous Sam! That Mendlesham is a bit of a whopper isn't she? Don't worry, the others will soon catch up, and they'll are get more confident as they start to lay. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 Lovely pictures......especially the one with the cat! What is that lush green stuff under the Eglu? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 Oh you are so so lucky - Could I ask when you ordered your cube???The waiting for mine to arrive is now killing me! I don't really mind as I know Omlet have been busy, but I just want my extra chuckies & cube! Enjoy Emma.x When's yours due to be delivered Emma? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
