Karen & co. Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 I casually mentioned to OH that there was a poultry place nearby, that craftyhunnypie had been to, and with a chorus of "Pleeeeeease can we go?" from the children, we popped over to see what they had, and came back with 2 White Leghorns, now called Iris and Lily and a Magpie called Falcon, as she has an amazing hook on her beak They are currently snuggled up together in the red eglu, and the other girls squash up together anyway in one eglu I just thought 10 was a nice number karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanbb Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 Well done to you. Some piccies please Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 Karen that is great news! I love the way the children pleaded your case - i only have the dogs to do that for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladylucan Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 Well done on your new additions,...... Piccys please xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 You couldnt go all that way and NOT buy any could you!!?? Congrats on your new arrivals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenlover Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 Hi sorry to butt into your convo, but i have 5 chickens and desperatly want to get some more but the other forum i used told me not to mix old with new because of the danger of the new passing on illnesses to my original chickens, please please tell me this isnt true. if i was to get new chickens they would be from a desent place not likely to be infected....your views appriciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 The other forum told you nonsence. As long as the new ones, come from a disease free home, it'll be ok. Always check over a chicken carefully before buying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenlover Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 You just made my day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 I tend to do that to people a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladylucan Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 Martin, behave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenlover Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 No problems! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 Some people observe new chickens for 1-2 weeks to check they are well before introducing. For example they could potentially have lice, as they can be healthy/well looked after and still pick them up, or carry a minor infection. I've never waited before adding chickens though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
