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Post by Shirls on Aug 27, 2015 7:32:05 GMT
to collect my two new babies. Phoebe and Morgana.  Oops, gotta go, one's escaped!! Be back later. |
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Post by suesbird on Aug 27, 2015 7:40:08 GMT
Lovely birds Shirls, you don't believe in taking things easy do you?  |
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Post by samwiseg on Aug 27, 2015 7:53:56 GMT
WOW! What breed are those Shirls? Very pretty! Love the names too  |
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Post by OP on Aug 27, 2015 8:06:40 GMT
They sure are good looking. Live wires by the sound of it as well. Escaping already.  |
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Post by Shirls on Aug 27, 2015 8:40:20 GMT
Phew!! I'm exhausted already! They escaped last night before bed-time, escaped this morning and unfortunately one of the babies attacks them, Bea just chases them. I didn't realise (well, didn't think about it really) that colour affects chickens!! They don't like the new dark coloured ones! This morning I have had to shut the 'oldies' in leaving the newbies out. The lady I got them from said that they would mix well with the babies, but I think that might take a little time!! They are both 4 weeks younger than the Buffs. They are Orpingtons samwiseg, blue (although she looks grey) and black with lovely shiney green tinge to her feathers and they are sisters. The grey one is Phoebe and the Black Morgana. Because I have only had them hours, they are not trained to come for food/treats, which makes catching them a nightmare. All the others come to me a soon as I get the mealworm tin out! Fun times ahead methinks! |
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Post by samwiseg on Aug 27, 2015 8:46:59 GMT
I think I second suesbird comment - you dont make life easy for yourself LOL! They are stunningly beautiful tho, fingers crossed things will settle down for you very soon |
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Post by starlingqueen on Aug 27, 2015 11:00:37 GMT
Very pretty young ladies Shirls. The colour isn't important to the other hens. Where there is a pecking order established, even for just a few days or weeks, there will be unrest when new birds come along. People who sell chooks will tell you all sorts just to get those chooks out of the door.
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Post by Hezz on Aug 28, 2015 0:24:00 GMT
Lovely newbies, Shirls. |
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Post by Shirls on Aug 28, 2015 15:25:44 GMT
Just a few pics to bore you with of my chooks, new and 'old'. This one is Morgana  This one is Phoebe  The babies eating what's left of my flowers!  Now one of Bea  |
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Post by starlingqueen on Aug 28, 2015 15:47:50 GMT
They are looking lovely. How are they all getting on now?
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Post by ffiscool on Aug 28, 2015 15:59:22 GMT
lovely... there are 3 that live in the house that backs onto my garden.. always waiting by the back door for their food to come out, lol
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Post by samwiseg on Aug 28, 2015 16:02:20 GMT
Lovely, just lovely! |
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Post by Budgies Retreat on Aug 28, 2015 16:21:17 GMT
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Post by mintysowner on Aug 28, 2015 17:19:36 GMT
Oh they are SO sweet! Wish we had enough room for chickens. They're beautiful  |
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Post by suesbird on Aug 28, 2015 17:39:00 GMT
Lovely Shirls.
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