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    Just bought three...

    They're beating seven bells out of each other just now, so I'll leave them to it for a bit and then get a couple of photos. We're getting three more tomorrow.

    Today's three are a Bluebell and two Calder Rangers/Colombian Black Tails. I really wanted a Bluebell but now we have her she's by far the biggest and is definitely the dominant hen so far. We're picking up three more tomorrow from a different place (it isn't open today, annoyingly) so we'll have to go through the handbags all over again. It's horrible to see but I know it's natural and they have to get it over and done with.
    Is there anything that isn't made better by half an hour pottering in the veg patch?
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    6 new chooks eh?...lovely!
    Looking forward to the piccies
    "Nicos, Queen of Gooooogle" and... GYO's own Miss Marple

    Location....Normandy France

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      Any room left for 3,000 homeless ducks

      http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...nly_80980.html
      Last edited by Moopmoop; 02-08-2014, 03:54 PM. Reason: Missed a word
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        Er, no! The Calders are brilliant - very funny. Bluebell is a thug so far, so the Calders (Brownie and Bessie) are working together to distract her so the other can dart in for food and water They do a brilliant noncholant stroll off when she spots them at the feeder. I've read that Bluebells are docile and often at the foot of the pecking order - if that's true then Bluebell's in for a nasty shock tomorrow when we get the next three!

        Bluebell's obsessed with food - she's eaten *all* the time since we brought them home. The Calders are at the door (it's a big grid so they can see through easily) looking out and generally being inquisitive. Bluebell's more brawn than brain it seems but the Calders are a pair of smartypants! Bessie & Brownie keep pecking each others' beaks in a very gentle manner - anyone know why they do that?
        Last edited by MrsCordial; 02-08-2014, 05:34 PM.
        Is there anything that isn't made better by half an hour pottering in the veg patch?

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