New coop and run ready at last

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Riders of Rohan
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New coop and run ready at last

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Well after weeks of slow progress I now have a coop and run ready and waiting for some hens.
I live in Halifax approx 1000 ft high although the run is reasonably sheltered it can be wild windy weather so I need some hardy hens.
I am looking for about 5 and would like two types with different coloured eggs.
Does anyone have any Point-of-Lay hens available now or soon within reasonable distance?
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Welcome to the lane )t' Howxciting that you are finally taking the plunge .You won't regret it.
I can't help I'm afraid but I am sure someone will be along with places to reccomend in your area...Keep in touch and let us know the outcome with )piicy(
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Welcome to th old of chicken keeping.
Can't help with suppliers as I have ex batts, bantams and a couple of girls I took on when their owner passed away. I am sure someone will be along with advice soon.
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Welcome from me too )wav( Richard has compiled a list of breeders which can be found on the main Down the Lane website under chicken keeping. Hope this helps you find some lovely new chooks )t'
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Welcome to the lane! :-D
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LisaB wrote:Welcome to the lane! :-D
(I love your user name )

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Picked up 4 hens today from Gary at Cottagegarden hens in East Yorkshire, bit of a trek but well worth it. Really nice hens.
Dark when we got home so straight to bed!!! (for the hens that is).
Looking forward to seeing them in the morning in their new home in the daylight.

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)c( Great news and we will all be looking forward to hearing about your girls and dont forget to )piicy( we love them here :-D Linda
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That's great. Welcome to the wonderful world of chicken keeping )c( . There's loads of information on here and theres always someone around to chat to about your girls on the chicken keeping thread.
Looking forward to hearing more about your girls after their first night and maybe some pics )t'
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First day went well, sort of.
3 eggs
Surprised at the amount of poo. They have been saving it up for me or I need a bigger shovel.

Bedtime, everybody forgot where it was. First experience of chasing chickens in the dark.
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They do poo A LOT, especially in the morning!

To make it easier for you at bed time you could try using a torch and shining it in the coop, they should follow the night, but they'll take themselves to bed in no time )t'
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It can't be easy remembering where you spelt last night.
Strangely 3 must have remembered where the nest boxes where in order to lay 3 eggs.

see what tomorrow brings

Might try a few photos too.
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Sounds like a fairly normal first day ! {rofwl} that's great they're all laying already, do you know how old they are? Looking forward to some photos :-D
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