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    They've arrived!!

    Went to collect three lovely clucky hens from Stagenhoe Farm this evening. They're in and settling beautifully. It wasn't easy being shown a barn full of hens to choose from and came away with different ones than I thought I'd get. I chose a Blue - they call them Bendish Blue, lovely soft blue/grey feathers, a Hertfordshire Honey which is a lovely brown/white, Rhode Island Hybrid and a Magpie which is a silver sussex hybrid . I managed to hold them all before putting them in and they seem quite docile but very spooked by the cat,who in turn is fed up as I'm keeping him untill they are ready for bed and have found the roosting spot. Pics tomorrow ,promise,( the battery died on the last shot so needs charging) Chooks at last!
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    Ooooh lucky you, can't wait for the pics!
    All the best - Glutton 4 Punishment
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      Dont worry about your cat your hens will soon show it whos boss
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        congrats! Can't wait to see the pics tomorrow!
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          Yeah, don't worry about the Cat - Chooks aren't afraid of them. In fact, when mine were free-ranging in the garden, the cat just walked through the middle of them with her snooty head held high, and they all ignored her!
          Last edited by Glutton4...; 03-04-2009, 08:59 PM.
          All the best - Glutton 4 Punishment
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            my cat has the scars to prove chooks aint scared of cats and congrats on your girls,
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            • #7
              They sound lovely I might have to get some posh birds
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              • #8
                The new girls!

                Here's the pics as promised. I've had a lovely day chatting with and cuddling the chooks. They don't mind being handled which is lovely . They eventually ventured out of the roost and in the afternoon I opened the coop and they had a roam around an enclosed area I'd done for them. Still quite wary but then hens have that look about them, don't they? I love them already!
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                  Oh! How rude I forgot to introduce them by name, please meet Betty ( with the Blue rinse!), Belinda with the silvery neck and Babs the blond bombshell!!
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                    Ohh fantastic and such a proud beaming mommy too congrats and all the best
                    Last edited by RedThorn; 04-04-2009, 08:00 PM.
                    Never test the depth of the water with both feet

                    The only reason people get lost in thought is because it's unfamiliar territory....

                    Always remember you're unique, just like everyone else.

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                    • #11
                      They are great lettucegrow . They dont look that old' are they POL ?
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                        Originally posted by davefromthechipie View Post
                        They are great lettucegrow . They dont look that old' are they POL ?
                        About 16/18 weeks, they said. So we have a few weeks to wait for eggs. But I can wait!
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                          Originally posted by lettucegrow! View Post
                          About 16/18 weeks, they said. So we have a few weeks to wait for eggs. But I can wait!
                          i'm no expert i just asked as they do look abit young for laying 'Still shouldn't be long' within a month im sure by that time all the good veg/feed they will be getting will make for some fine tasting eggs keep us posted and grats again
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                            They look lovely!!!...I'm really pleased for you!
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                              Oooooh, they're lovely! I hope you enjoy them as much as I enjoy mine! I recognise you from 'Wisley' too - hope you are well!
                              All the best - Glutton 4 Punishment
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