why do i bother ??

[lynda66]

don't want eggs lol ... not with all you lot at it too

[bluemoon]

Slightly similar problem, but I have to ask myself; 'Is it fair that Coco has four girlfriends and Elvis only has two?' Now, I know it would be quite difficult to mix older hens with younger ones and my growers are only 8 weeks old so it's not as if I could nip out and buy a couple of hybrids or something. And I really don't want to wait until the babies are fully grown, because then they'd be all territorial and stuff. Also, my babies are Silkie X Sussex, who are notorious for going broody and I really don't want four of those. BUT I do know where I can get a couple of 9 week old Rhode Island Reds.
So, what do you think...... are Rose and Ruby good names for Rhodies?

PS, Don't tell OH, he thinks we're just going to pick up a new drinker.

[Hilary B]

Slightly similar problem, but I have to ask myself; 'Is it fair that Coco has four girlfriends and Elvis only has two?' Now, I know it would be quite difficult to mix older hens with younger ones and my growers are only 8 weeks old so it's not as if I could nip out and buy a couple of hybrids or something. And I really don't want to wait until the babies are fully grown, because then they'd be all territorial and stuff. Also, my babies are Silkie X Sussex, who are notorious for going broody and I really don't want four of those. BUT I do know where I can get a couple of 9 week old Rhode Island Reds.
So, what do you think...... are Rose and Ruby good names for Rhodies?

PS, Don't tell OH, he thinks we're just going to pick up a new drinker.

ANY excuse is better than none at all<G>

[lynda66]

lol a new drinker is a fab plan ... you'll need it for all these extra chooks lol

[SarzWix]

yeah but it'll be well over an hour on the train, and draughty stations, and i only have a cat basket and it will only fit a couple in, don't think they'll be impressed with my shopping trolley

S'ok hun, the OH will drive you home... Better get saving

[lynda66]

lol i just knew you were gonna say that i woz gonna surprise em

[MaureenHall]

Slightly similar problem, but I have to ask myself; 'Is it fair that Coco has four girlfriends and Elvis only has two?' Now, I know it would be quite difficult to mix older hens with younger ones and my growers are only 8 weeks old so it's not as if I could nip out and buy a couple of hybrids or something. And I really don't want to wait until the babies are fully grown, because then they'd be all territorial and stuff. Also, my babies are Silkie X Sussex, who are notorious for going broody and I really don't want four of those. BUT I do know where I can get a couple of 9 week old Rhode Island Reds.
So, what do you think...... are Rose and Ruby good names for Rhodies?

PS, Don't tell OH, he thinks we're just going to pick up a new drinker.

I know where you could get a couple of 8-9 week old Welsummers Mind you, they don't start laying till they're around 28 weeks so .........................

[lynda66]

are you not gonna keep them all auntie Mo??

[bluemoon]

I know where you could get a couple of 8-9 week old Welsummers Mind you, they don't start laying till they're around 28 weeks so .........................

I'd love Welsummers...erm.... it's a bit late though coz I've already got the Rhodies. We've decided to call them Dorothy and Daphne though......oh and Daisy . Well he only had the three left and I couldn't leave it on its own, could I? Though once I got them home and had a good look Daisy is a bit broad in the chest and has definite wattle development. Oh, deary, deary me.

[lynda66]

BM we are definitely needing piccies now lol