hpops Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 I have a cube coming Friday - what shall i fill it with!!!![/code] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayflower Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Hi, Mine is being delivered next week. Then I have to wait for the next rescue of ex battery hens. Exciting is'nt it? What sort of hens are you having and how many? I am starting off with three. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick_W Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Chickens? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpops Posted January 30, 2008 Author Share Posted January 30, 2008 Chickens....now there's a thought!!!! I would love a gold silkie - I've managed to locate some blue ones that I'm going to see on sunday. Other than that I'm not sure - I think maybe buff orps, but I have heard that they can have trouble getting up the ladder. Not sure what else. I'm very excited!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Chickens? took the words right out of my mouth we've got a Miss Pepperpot, 2 Amber Stars, 2 ex Batts, 2 'heinz 57' bantams - dreaming of getting a cream legbar, buff orpington, cochin, and a lavendar pekin bantam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 lots of people have the bigger breeds in the cube. Orps and cochins will be ok in the cube and they are gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Orps should have no problems with the cube ladder. I have cochins and brahmas and they go up and down the ladder without any trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkleeeeee Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 silkies are so lovely, mine loves a cuddle, she has such a great character. you will not have a problem with the bigger girls. my marans are huge and they jump/fly out and climb in without a problem. i did used to have a log under the bottom of the ladder but they dont need that anymore. my cream legbars are also lovely girls and the blue eggs are great, the marans lay chocolate coloured eggs (not that i have had any yet) the others lay varying colours of white and brown so hopefully in the spring i will have a multi-coloured egg box because i have two toddlers i selected breeds that are good with children and i must say mine are very tolerant. they are all calm and have great characters. i would love to have a few more silkies as they are great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 I have a mixture of Hybrids,for year round eggs & pure breeds for longevity, & I think that works really well My Cream Legbar,Light Sussex & French Maran pure breeds all lay gorgeous eggs & are lovely friendly hens. My hybrids - White Star,Rhode Star, Leghorn/RIR cross & Daisy Belle, are lovely girls & consistant layers. Its nice to get hens of a few different colours, & light coloured hens are easier to see from the house! Different coloured eggs are nice too, & also useful for knowing who has laid what! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 hpops I've pm'd you regarding cube extension. It's sat in my outbox at the moment - not sure if it stays here until you pick up your mail? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
