The Poultry Keeper The Independent Forum for Poultry Keepers    FAQ   Search     Register   Log in  Just thought I'd pop in.....          The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> General & Misc Author Message thelongwayround Joined: 24 Jan 2007 Posts: 497 Location: Camborne, Cornwall Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2007 10:45 am    Post subject: Just thought I'd pop in..... Just wanted to say hi to all. Just waiting for my first ever batch of eggs, got the incubator set up and ready, so I am sure I will have loads of boring questions to post in the near future. Back to top debcat Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 8746 Location: Isle of Lewis Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2007 11:05 am    Post subject: Hi and welcome good luck with your eggs, what sort are you getting? Back to top NannyP Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 11529 Location: 86310 Nr St Savin Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2007 11:08 am    Post subject: That sounds an exciting way to start out with poultry. Good Luck, and I look forward to seeing photos in a few weeks time Welcome. Back to top thelongwayround Joined: 24 Jan 2007 Posts: 497 Location: Camborne, Cornwall Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2007 11:17 am    Post subject: Thought about starting with a couple of 'rescue' hens, but would have had to travel a fair bit for them, thought this way would teach the kids much more Back to top CP Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 15925 Location: Hampshire Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2007 11:19 am    Post subject: Welcome again. Don't forget we all want to see the pictures when they hatch! Back to top thelongwayround Joined: 24 Jan 2007 Posts: 497 Location: Camborne, Cornwall Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2007 11:28 am    Post subject: Breeds are a mixed lot:- Araucana (green/blue egg) Appenzeller Spitzhauben Barnevelder Pekin Hamburg Ancona Silkie Wyandotte Not sure what any of those are and some may be cross as they run around in the yard together. Will be getting them fresh on friday. If you have any views on any of the breeds, any special care, any delicate etc, I would be more than grateful for the information and advice. Name is paul, by the way. Partner is called Criss, you may find her on here once in a while. I will post pictures at every stage of development and welcome any advice. Back to top milkmaid Joined: 19 Apr 2005 Posts: 7311 Location: isle of lewis Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2007 11:44 am    Post subject: it will be lovely to see pics sounds like a great way of starting with birds Back to top CP Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 15925 Location: Hampshire Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2007 11:57 am    Post subject: I only have knowledge of: Barnevelders - very laid back & friendly, & Wyandottes - not quite so friendly, a bit flighty & if mine are anything to go by, very prone to going broody! All mine were/are bantams but I suppose the LF are round about the same in temperament etc. Back to top debcat Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 8746 Location: Isle of Lewis Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2007 12:04 pm    Post subject: appenzellers are a bit flighty, they have punk hairdos pekins are small have fluffy legs, really freindly and good broodies Back to top mojo Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 10862 Location: GLENAY north deux sevre FRANCE Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2007 5:34 pm    Post subject: welcome to paul and criss.....dont forget there are no silly questions only silly answers so ask away...............mojo Back to top jaydee67 Moderator Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 5095 Location: Shetland Islands Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2007 6:41 pm    Post subject: Hi there from a Cornish exile - used to live in Newquay and dad worked in Cambourne sometimes - fire brigade. Been here for 27 years though! lol! Good luck with your poultry, we started with eggs too - great fun although you have to wait a while for your first breakfast egg! Back to top Sparklepeeps Joined: 17 Jan 2007 Posts: 1955 Location: Cheshire Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2007 9:13 pm    Post subject: Hello there. I'm new to. I really am doing it the long way round, lots of research and money saving before diving in head first. Theres tonnes to learn, Ive only been on this web forum a few days and I have learned loads already, so by the time those eggs begin to crack you'll be well prepared by all the brain boxes on here! Have you started buying all your stuff yet? I'm in the middle of compiling my shopping list at the moment, let me know if you need any pointers on what you will need (Its just about the only advise I can give you!) Good luck cant wait for your further posts Back to top Spana Joined: 30 Apr 2005 Posts: 2205 Location: North Cornwall Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2007 9:53 pm    Post subject: Hi Paul & Criss, theres not many of us from this end of the country. Hope all goes well with your hatching eggs Back to top thelongwayround Joined: 24 Jan 2007 Posts: 497 Location: Camborne, Cornwall Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2007 10:19 am    Post subject: Just a quick thank you to you all for the encouragement, I will keep you all posted. Might not be on for a couple of days, laptop packed in so have to have it fixed . Will try to get on sporadically. Paul Back to top mcleod-girls Joined: 15 Jan 2007 Posts: 1345 Location: Banff, Aberdeenshire Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2007 12:28 pm    Post subject: Good luck with the eggs, hope you enjoy the forum Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> General & Misc All times are GMT + 1 Hour Page 1 of 1 Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group