Tigiga Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 I am having a cube and a Miss Pepperpot and a Gingernut Ranger delivered on Thursday. I want 4 hens but want different breeds so am thinking of getting 2 more Pols from a local supplier. Should I go out and get them on the same day? I understand it would be better than trying to intruduce new ones once the first 2 have settled. Also I have 3 cats what do other forum users think is the best way to introduce the hens to the cats! I have not kept chickens before although my parents always had hens when I was growing up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 How exciting, if I was you I would get the other two the same day and put them all in together at the same time. That way no one is top chook and they will just sort out the pecking order. What colour cube are you getting? What breeds are the other two chooks you are getting? Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Congratulations . I agree, get your 2 new girls as soon as you can (a few days won't make much difference) - it'll be much easier than doing it when the first 2 are settled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Just let the cats out with the chickens when they are settled with you and the chickens will sort the cats out or ignore them. Be around though because if the chickens flap the cats could get excited and want to play with them. To begin with I let the cats see the chickens in the run and they sniffed noses./beaks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigiga Posted September 15, 2013 Author Share Posted September 15, 2013 Thank you all for your words of wisdom. My plan is to get a Blue Haze and either one of the following Black Sussex Amber Plymouth Rock Local supplier has these I will choose the one who I like the look of on the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 You must have them now. How's it going ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 I'm waiting to see what came home with you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 It's Thursday today and it's dark now. Sooooo you must have something by now - how did it all go ? I was so excited when mine arrived nearly 4 and 3/4 years ago. Hope you've had a lovely first day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Probably still at the supplier trying to decide Or watching them in the dark wondering how to persuade them to go inside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 I can't stand the suspense. I think she's forgotten about us in all the excitement . i Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigiga Posted September 20, 2013 Author Share Posted September 20, 2013 Hello, sorry guys for not letting you know, had a phone call to say they would be unable to deliver Thursday so they are coming today! I did change the EDD to 20th in my defence! Been awake since 3! Though I did go to sleep for a while and dreamt the weirdest dreams! I promise to let you know how it's going as soon as I can this afternoon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Enjoy your day. Have you charged the camera up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigiga Posted September 20, 2013 Author Share Posted September 20, 2013 Camera charged and box of treats ready for the girls for when they get here! Names lined up too, but will make sure they suit them before I announce! Friend coming down from London to help greet them and to come with me and help me decide on the other two, and hopefully prevent me from coming home with more than I intend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Have a fabulous day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigiga Posted September 20, 2013 Author Share Posted September 20, 2013 Well all five hens are happy in their run and they are getting on remarkably well! Yes I did say five, I have room for 10 it seems so why not! Pearl - Miss Pepperpot Gertrude- Gingernut Ranger Belle-Blue Haze Dora- Skyline Maude- Black Sussex I have taken lots of photos but have not figured out how to upload on here yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Congratulations, you are like me I just can't resist. Hence why I've got 2 Eglus. Happy chicken keeping. Let us know when you get your first egg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Congratulations fabulous mix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigiga Posted September 20, 2013 Author Share Posted September 20, 2013 They look like they have been living here all their lives! Hope they settle in the tonight. -Gertrude - Pearl Belle Black Sussex Maude Skyline Dora Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavclojak Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Congratulations on your lovely girls...count down to the first egg now Enjoy your lucky ladies, I have 5 and it's a really good manageable number xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigiga Posted September 20, 2013 Author Share Posted September 20, 2013 My lovely girls went up to bed with the minimum of encouragement- they just needed to know what exactly they had to do. Belle was up at the top of the ladder investigating at 10 minutes to 7 so I thought I would show them. In no time at all they all huddled up on the roosting bars!! They also seemed to want my company by the evening! I think the girls and I are going to get along just fine. As I have not had time to figure out how to add photos on here here is a ling to a photp I uploaded onto Facebook https://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?fbid=10151936223536979&set=a.10151258360096979.509659.635746978&type=1&theater¬if_t=like hope it works! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Congratulations, they are lovely looking girls, a nice mixture. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Sleep well tonight. Your girls will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigiga Posted September 21, 2013 Author Share Posted September 21, 2013 They did and I did!sleep well that is. They did not seem to know what to do this morning when I opened the door. I left them to it, but they were just taking turns looking out for at least half hour. I had gone in and made and had my breakfast. I went round the back and slid the roof open and put my hand in and before I knew it two had gone down, the other 3 soon followed, a couple with a bit of drama and Gertrude with great trepidation. I think she is going to be bottom of the pecking order! Good day everyone.Hope you have a nice weekend! And thank You for all your support! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackian Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 I am so glad you had a good nights sleep and the girls survived the night . My Miss Pepperpot is now 3 and the most beautiful of girls and top chick . I remember opening their door the first morning expecting the worst I could not get your link to the photo to work but there is a link on this site to help in the 'How to use this forum ' section .. You have to have your photos in photo bucket or similar first . It may have changed a bit since it was first put on but sure someone else will help . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 I remember not opening the door because I couldn't work out how it worked so lifted them out and posted them through the run door. Crazy Good names are they a theme or names you like? They look beautiful very healthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
