Some exciting news.....with added pictures
Jul 12, 2017 15:06:29 GMT
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Post by Shirls on Jul 12, 2017 15:06:29 GMT
I have been procrastinating these past few weeks about getting some more chickens. Since losing Truffle and Hazel I have been most upset. You get so attached to these animals (well I do, even though they are just chickens) and when they pass your world comes crashing down. I love all my chooks past and present and can't bear the thought of losing any more.
Anyway, I digress. I have found a more local breeder. My original lady, even though she is brilliant and has the best chickens ever, is so far away. This local breeder, in Brabourne, has several 7 - 8 week old Orpingtons for sale. She sounds really nice over the phone and I said I would contact her again within the next 2 weeks. (I don't want to take the chickens too young!!) She said if anyone contacts her in the meantime wanting to take ALL of her Orpingtons she will phone me first to give me the chance to get mine. This, I thought, was really nice of her. Plus of course she has to accurately sex them as we don't need/want any cockerels do we? They are £30 to £35 each, a little on the expensive side, but you are paying for a pure-breed.
So, Friday this week, my daughter and her OH are coming over to re-assemble the second coop that I have, in preparation of taking the new babies! What will Dusty think of that methinks??? So a visit to Brabourne is planned for next week.
Anyway, I digress. I have found a more local breeder. My original lady, even though she is brilliant and has the best chickens ever, is so far away. This local breeder, in Brabourne, has several 7 - 8 week old Orpingtons for sale. She sounds really nice over the phone and I said I would contact her again within the next 2 weeks. (I don't want to take the chickens too young!!) She said if anyone contacts her in the meantime wanting to take ALL of her Orpingtons she will phone me first to give me the chance to get mine. This, I thought, was really nice of her. Plus of course she has to accurately sex them as we don't need/want any cockerels do we? They are £30 to £35 each, a little on the expensive side, but you are paying for a pure-breed.
So, Friday this week, my daughter and her OH are coming over to re-assemble the second coop that I have, in preparation of taking the new babies! What will Dusty think of that methinks??? So a visit to Brabourne is planned for next week.
I have decided on three, where I am getting them from has Buffs as well as a lacewing. So.... my daughter wants a buff, (she will be paying for it and I shall be looking after it)!!! so I will get another buff and hopefully have the lacewing. She will be a different colour and so be an 'odd ball' to pal up with Dusty my other 'odd ball'! That is the plan. Whether it will come together - who knows with these birdies? We are hoping to go over and see them this coming week. 
. But i feel excited for you 