PixieDust Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Things to check or ask when I pick up the Girls tomorrow? Don't think I have forgotten anything.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Just remember you won't get a thing done tomorrow. You'll be watching those lovelies all day. Enjoy, you'll love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PixieDust Posted November 14, 2014 Author Share Posted November 14, 2014 Lol maybe several weeks haha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinsk Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 And Sunday morning will be like Christmas morning when you were 6!!! The desperation to get out of bed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavclojak Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Enjoy every minute of it pixiedust, and remember take lots of photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clucker1 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 You could ask your supplier to clip their wings if you don't fancy doing it yourself or aren't confident enough. It is easy peasy, but when I was a chicken newbie I got mine done before bringing them home. Good luck, have fun and it will be just like Christmas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PixieDust Posted November 14, 2014 Author Share Posted November 14, 2014 The phone, camera and video will be fully charged I could ask clucker but I am not worried about doing it. See what he suggests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beantree Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 You need some of their food to take so that they don't get too many changes at once PixieDust. About a weeks worth giving you time to phase in your brand. Were they on grass or will that be new to them? If new they need to be introduced to it only when all have full crops. Have they been wormed and if so when? Have they been immunised and if so get a copy of the programme for future reference? Are they used to perching at night or will you be teaching them? Exactly how old are they (hatching date) so how far off point of lay? All things we asked when we picked up our three last month. They preferred our feed and the changeover was instant so the stuff we were given was composted! They are being wormed now. They were free range but took to confinement very well indeed. I think they liked the security in their new surroundings. Ours were not immunised. They were hatched 5th May 2014. "Should lay soon" was the best I got as some were but he couldn't tell which. Digging in the nest box today so perhaps tomorrow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 I give my newbies a good dusting with mite powder. Great way of making new friends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clucker1 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Do you know what you are getting, I am very excited for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Enjoy and try not to be panicked by any slightly odd behaviour! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mars Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 When they were wormed. and if they were vaccinated. how old are they and when they will start laying. and if they are hybrids what breed is the hen and the cockerel "mother and father" "just for curiosity and if someone asks you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsunset Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Think everyone else has covered everything so you enjoy watching them and if you were like me, you would have read a million posts in preparation! and anticipation! Every topic has usually been pretty much covered on here and I was on often when I had problems/new chooks to show/ and everything I between. Lots of help on here so you enjoy them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claireabella Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Can't wait to see pictures Pixiedust How exciting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 As others have said charge up the camera and find a comfy seat and perhaps a warm and waterproof coat ready for chook watching. But remember to have fun and enjoy them. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PixieDust Posted November 15, 2014 Author Share Posted November 15, 2014 Thank you all so much for your advice and patience. I shall certainly take my watching and photographing duties seriously Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 I shall certainly take my watching and photographing duties seriously Spoken like a true Omleteer Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
