ali-s Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 (edited) Tallulah my cockeral in disguise will be returning to his breeder at the weekend He has been with me since the beginning of August and I have become really attached to him The breeder couldn't have been nicer, apologising all the way through our phone conversation. I said I wasn't bothered about a refund but he is going to find me a pretty girl as a replacement. Now do I accept the replacement, and let her stay in the red Eglu and run for a while and then let her in with the others? Will she get lonely? I like to keep newbies seperate for about 4 weeks to make sure they are healthy and the others get used to seeing new chickens without coming into contact with each other. OR do I accept the replacement and also buy another one as well for company and easier introductions Not sure I really need nine chickens I really want to keep my Tallulah but I know that is not possible Will be fun trying to catch him He is fast big and not as friendly as the girls Edited October 14, 2007 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 OR do I accept the replacement and also buy another one as well for company and easier introductions Not sure I really need nine chickens ( Double YES if you ask me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Sorry that Tallulah is going, but i'm sure he'll be happy at the breeders. do I accept the replacement and also buy another one as well for company and easier introductions Not sure I really need nine chickens What has need got to do with anything? Its essential to get 2 more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 It's never come into it with me either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 I would get 2 aswell. Sorry to hear you're upset about Tallulah going, I would be though too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Sorry Tallulah has got to go but a replacement or two sounds like a very good idea karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Tallulah is quite a fitting name though - great name for a drag queen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Sorry to hear about Tallulah - my Sandy had to go yesterday too (unfortunately not back to the breeder ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xChicken04x Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Oh dear..... xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 take the breeder up on their offer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harveypup Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 you know you want to!!!! Sorry about Tallulah but I am sure he will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 Go for 2. I'm not sure I need eight....but I want them. A different thing altogether. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 Hope you decided to get 2 Ali. Peace in the village remains with the cockerel gone before he decided to make the early morning wake up calls then !! Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 Was it yesterday you did the swap? What did you get instead. More to the point how many? Only problem is if you go in saying only 2 you're bound to have come back with 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted October 13, 2007 Author Share Posted October 13, 2007 I am planning on going tomorrow. Saturday mornings Natalie has football and OH had to go to work (again). It will take me about 2 and a half hours to get back to the breeder , so I will be starting out early. I still haven't decided on how many to bring back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanbb Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 I'm sure he'll be very happy where he is. Let us know just HOW MANY you bring back tomorrow. Good luck Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutechicky Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 Yes please do! Everyone is waiting to hear! Oh and what breed, name e.t.c. We must know all the details! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted October 14, 2007 Author Share Posted October 14, 2007 I'm back with 2 chickens Tallulah2 is a replacement for Tallulah. She is outstanding , typical Light sussex markings with little flecks of black feathers on her body. she reminds me of a dalmation. she is old enough to lay but is taking a winter holiday. Lulu was a gift she is a Gold Pencilled Hamburg, aged about 12 weeks. They are now checking out their new home under a seven watchful pairs of eyes. Ebony and Jeremy are patroling on top of the Eglu run and the others are standing guard around the perimeter I will get round to posting some pictures of them soon, but at the mo I am shattered after a 7 hour trip OH was when he stood at the run and counted how many chickens I have I am stopping at 9 Must go and update my signature Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 Congratulations. A seven hour round trip. I don't go that far on my hols. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 Hope your new girls settle in well . Where did you get them from ali? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted October 14, 2007 Author Share Posted October 14, 2007 A seven hour round trip. I don't go that far on my hols. I was shocked when I got home. Maybe I should have carried on and done another 2 hours driving after the 7, I would have been able to have a cup of tea at my Mum's in Nottingham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 A seven hour round trip. I don't go that far on my hols. I was shocked when I got home. Maybe I should have carried on and done another 2 hours driving after the 7, I would have been able to have a cup of tea at my Mum's in Nottingham Or you could have called in at Egluntine Towers. In fact I'm a bit nearer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted October 14, 2007 Author Share Posted October 14, 2007 Hope your new girls settle in well . Where did you get them from ali? I got them from a lovely, lovely man in brechin He breeds and shows 13 diffferent breeds of bantams. Tallulah2 is one of his show birds but he wanted me to have her because of the mix up Lulu was a gift from him too I would reccomend him to anyone who his looking for Bantams in scotland I can send you his detail if you would like them Fee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted October 14, 2007 Author Share Posted October 14, 2007 A seven hour round trip. I don't go that far on my hols. I was shocked when I got home. Maybe I should have carried on and done another 2 hours driving after the 7, I would have been able to have a cup of tea at my Mum's in Nottingham Or you could have called in at Egluntine Towers. In fact I'm a bit nearer. I will remember that offer next time I am travelling south Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 You'd be very welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
