Spartacus2003 Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Well I've not got my Chickens yet, but only a few days to go I have ordered a Purple cube with run and an extra 2 metres of run. Gone a bit mad with stuff I can get for chickens: Extra Feeders and Stand Egg Wash DE Ground Sanitiser Poultry Shield Gentian Violet Anti-Pecking Spray Coloured Leg Rings Grit Station and Grit Shade Cover and Wind Covers Found a local place to me that specialise in chickens, lots of pure breeds and hybrids. They raise their birds on Garvo feed so I have purchased 20k of Layers Pellets, corn to give as a treat on the evening, also get a bag of Omlet feed free with my Eglu so will mix the two. Chickens will be in one place so have built a large deck to place the cube and run onto. Plan on covering inside the run with wood chippings. Decided I am going to get 6 girls, probably 2 Gingernut Rangers, 1 Columbian Blacktail, 1 Blue Bell, 1 Rhode Rock and 1 Amber. Cube is due to arrive Friday, hopefully get it all setup on Friday and then go and pick up the girls on Saturday. Anyway, that's me... very excited for this weekend.... Woohoo Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Welcome . Sounds like you've got all bases covered . Look forward to hearing about what girls you end up getting (along with the obligatory photos, of course ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavclojak Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Hi Dan and welcome th this mad journey we are all taking that is chicken keeping. This forum is amazing, I am sure once you get your girls you will have a million questions and this is the place to be. Sounds like your sorted with your shopping list too. Lucky ladies:) good luck and enjoy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulad Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Hi there, Only had chucks for almost 3 months now but its nice to no longer be the newbie !! Good luck with your girls, they r ace and u will be addicted very quickly ! Have fun xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartacus2003 Posted August 20, 2013 Author Share Posted August 20, 2013 Howdy, Thanks for the welcome.... I'm very excited, not really had any dealings with chickens before other than seeing the ones the mother in law has on her allotment, not the best of conditions (poor things) but that's her business... Mine will no doubt be pampered and spoilt rotten just like my dog (Labrador) and cats (I'm a bit animal daft)... Oh, another purchase I forgot to mention is the omlet fencing stuff, 21m of it so I can let them about for a bit of free ranging on an evening when I get in and on weekends... Should be fun.... Also got my little nephew (7 years old) very excited about them, I got a phonecall from him today informing me that he is coming to stay for the weekend so he can come with me to pick up the girls and spend the weekend with them... Ha! He also wants to name them, hmmmmm I feel some random Ben 10 or Harry Potter stuff coming here.... We'll see Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyripkim Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 How exciting, welcome to the forum, looks like you are well organised. Will look forward to pics of your lovely set up and girls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
good_egg Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Hello!! Welcome to the forum! You'll love your purple cube - jealous, mine is green and I really liked the purple! Lol. Looking forward to seeing pics, sounds like you are all set! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckmum6 Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Hello there and welcome to the mad world of chicken ownership! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckmum6 Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 ........ where your eggs will be delicious, but cost more than a Faberge egg! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
good_egg Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 ........ where your eggs will be delicious, but cost more than a Faberge egg! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peachachecha Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 ........ where your eggs will be delicious, but cost more than a Faberge egg! But they will be worth it! I am sure you will love having chickens, but beware of Morehens Disease! What fun to share your chicken keeping with your nephew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartacus2003 Posted August 21, 2013 Author Share Posted August 21, 2013 ........ where your eggs will be delicious, but cost more than a Faberge egg! But they will be worth it! I am sure you will love having chickens, but beware of Morehens Disease! What fun to share your chicken keeping with your nephew. He's over the moon about the chickens... Got him into gardening over the last couple of years, now has his own little greenhouse... My sister is panicing now in case he decides he needs some hens at home too... lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavo121 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Welcome Dan! This chicken keeping does become addictive. I started three years ago with three warrens (two of which have just died ) got some more at the weekend including a Blue Belle, must say she is a beautiful bird!! Enjoy and looking forward to seeing the pictures!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Hello. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartacus2003 Posted August 22, 2013 Author Share Posted August 22, 2013 Thanks for all the welcomes... Very excited for tomorrow. got an email yesterday to say my order for the cube and other stuff has been despatched. Due tomorrow, finishing work at 11:30am then hopefully rushing home to build it all.... I'll probably not sleep tonight..,. ha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hard Boiled Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Sorry to jump in on on your post Spartacus2003, but wanted to say hi from another newbie! My purple cube and WIR are due to arrive tomorrow too! I am like you and probably won't sleep tonight either as I'm sooo excited! I'm wanting 5 hens but everyone tells me to start with 3 so I MIGHT compromise with 4. Good luck with everything!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gongladosh Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 hello to both of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulad Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 get 5 hens if you want 5 hens. to be honest you will soon be wanting more and so to avoid having the hassle of the introductions of newbies I wud get the most you have the space for. have fun x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hard Boiled Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 hello to both of you! Thank you get 5 hens if you want 5 hens. to be honest you will soon be wanting more and so to avoid having the hassle of the introductions of newbies I wud get the most you have the space for. have fun x It might just have to be 5 then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 How exciting. Hope you get some sleep. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigiga Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Hello Dan and all I am new here too, and have my ordered and will delivered on the 19th along with 2 POL hens , I am very excited too. I have not gone mad with the ordering of stuff- almost did but restrained myself. Although I have asked for hen related gifts for my birthday next week. I hope to get a walk in run and a few more hens later on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavclojak Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Hi and welcome, I was gonna get four but on collection day from BHWT u thought u could squeeze a little one in so bought home 5 and am so glad we did, they are a joy and I have the green cube....so nice:) this is the place to ask any question you will most certainly have too x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auntielizzie Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Hello newbies and welcome to the wonderful world of chicken keeping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigiga Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Hi Dan Have your hens settled down? My cube and hens arrive on Thursday cannot wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
