BERTIE MCSQUIRTY Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 finished off making the run today (will post some piccies when i have time) so ordered some chickens from merrydale in whetstone. unfortunatly they didnt have a snowbell (for which my 6 year old son is desperate for a white bird) so i have ordered a merrydale copper black, merrydale blue and possibly a merrydale sweetie. even my oh is well impressed and succumbed to the idea of having chickens, he even suggested getting a couple of bantams too anyway as i couldn't afford an eglu (you lucky people), i wondered if i bought a glug and grub would it fix onto the side of my wire mesh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovemychooks Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Ooooh, how exciting. Can we have lots of pics please, i've never heard of these types of chickens but will probably recognise them as soon as I see them Yes, get some mesh and they'll fit perfectly. That's what i've done. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amanda newbie Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Gosh well done for making your own housing. I would never have got chickens if it hadn't been for omlet. However I did build them a perch the other week-end, the first time I have ever made anything like that. Was so worried it would collapse the first time they got on it, but its still standing Would love to see your chickens, maybe if its convenient I could pop in some time and meet another chicken lover. Thats if I can cope with the snails pace of traffic round Kibworth at the moment. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Hi, Our Merrydale Sweetie (Sporty Spice) is lovely...full of fun and mishief. She is my son's favourite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BERTIE MCSQUIRTY Posted November 28, 2007 Author Share Posted November 28, 2007 Gosh well done for making your own housing. I would never have got chickens if it hadn't been for omlet. However I did build them a perch the other week-end, the first time I have ever made anything like that. Was so worried it would collapse the first time they got on it, but its still standing Would love to see your chickens, maybe if its convenient I could pop in some time and meet another chicken lover. Thats if I can cope with the snails pace of traffic round Kibworth at the moment. Good luck no prob, i will pm you when they're all settled - dont worry i'm not as far as kibworth were near the texaco roundabout about a mile away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BERTIE MCSQUIRTY Posted November 28, 2007 Author Share Posted November 28, 2007 OMG after all the hissing and spitting that my oh has done about keeping chickens, last night he sheepishly asked my if i can locate a Rhode island red for him as his first chicken as a child (henny penny) was a rhode island. thats MEN for you!!!!, he'll next claim that he made the coop himself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Typical! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester_H Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 no prob, i will pm you when they're all settled - dont worry i'm not as far as kibworth were near the texaco roundabout about a mile away Another local - we are in Oadby - perhaps next year we could have a Leicester get together ? H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenlass Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Ohhh its today isn't it? are they there yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 OMG after all the hissing and spitting that my oh has done about keeping chickens, last night he sheepishly asked my if i can locate a Rhode island red for him as his first chicken as a child (henny penny) was a rhode island. thats MEN for you!!!!, he'll next claim that he made the coop himself! He'll be telling everyone that the whole thing was his idea next. As you say...that's men for you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovemychooks Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Have your chooks arrived yet ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bondinho Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 It's still Thursday, isn't the 'due' day Friday?! As much as I wish today was Friday though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovemychooks Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Oh, how stupid of me, of course it's Thursday today I've got the day off tomorrow and today feels like Friday ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BERTIE MCSQUIRTY Posted November 29, 2007 Author Share Posted November 29, 2007 i'm never going to get to sleep tonight, i think a large whisky may make me nod off. and a leicester get together sounds great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amanda newbie Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 I agree with the idea of a Leicestershire get together, may even be back accross the boarder by then. I keep thinking today is Friday as I am also off work tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester_H Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 hi Amanda Where exactly is Lewicestershire ?? H PS I'll post a message in get togethers forum (or whatever it is). I'm happy to coordinate unless anyone else wants to ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BERTIE MCSQUIRTY Posted November 29, 2007 Author Share Posted November 29, 2007 hi Amanda Where exactly is Lewicestershire ??? luster in in lustershure me duck, oadbeh is in lustershure, near to wiggeh and far enuf from the saff. we cud all go out in town me duck and 'av Scampeh in a cob!!!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenlass Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Ohhh its today isn't it? are they there yet? Dhooo!! sorry folks it is me ..have been thinking it is Friday all day today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amanda newbie Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 I thought I had changed my typo.........obviously not Thanks for agreeing to co-ordinate, now does that include co-ordinating the wine???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 I'm up for a Leicestershire get together too! (Hazel you posted about this before and I meant to reply then forgot, sorry! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...