mullethunter Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 I am really struggling with more hens at the moment. I've just found out (by accidentally searching for bantams on preloved.com ) that a breeder less than ten miles from me has POL araucana bantams for sale. I REALLY want blue eggs (also really want dark brown but can't find maran bantams) and would love a couple of little newbies. BUT - I'd have to get a Cube which I can't really afford, and don't want to upset the delicate pecking order balance among my four and would be gutted if I did. So why am I still planning how I could do it?! Will someone please talk some sense into me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scaredyhen Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 You might find a bargain of a Cube on eBay of course........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursula123 Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 I had four hybrids and wasn't really looking for anymore but someone on the forum advertised a cube at the end of November along with its 8 sitting tenants and well the rest is history Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 So why am I still planning how I could do it?! Because you know you want them really I think the only cure is to get some more and a lovely little cube too. Put the old girls in the new cube and give the new babies your GO with their own run. Towards the end of Summer let them start mixing together for a few hours a day, then as the days get shorter put them together for longer. By the time they are properly integrated they won't have enough daylight to argue with each other and by the following Spring they will be all happy and dandy Simple Sorry I haven't helped in any way at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted February 14, 2016 Author Share Posted February 14, 2016 No luvachicken that really doesn't help because that is exactly what i would like to do! Maybe I'll have a look just in case I can pick up a cheap cube somewhere... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 No luvachicken that really doesn't help because that is exactly what i would like to do! Maybe I'll have a look just in case I can pick up a cheap cube somewhere... Sorry I will be strong now and say " NO mullethunter !!!!! Do not buy any more chickens !!!! Satisfy your hunger for blue eggs by getting them from a posh farm shop " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 You don't need more chickens!!! There. Said it. But.... Couldn't you add a second Go to your low rise? Would be a lot cheaper than updating to a Cube... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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redsunset Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Don't do it.......you don't need any more chickens........take it from one who knows and listens to all advice in regards to said matter....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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