Snowy Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Bella got a bit adventurous today, decided the easiest way to reach the parsley in the window box was via my bike The others shouted at her to get down, but I think she liked the view as she sat there for several minutes surveying the garden! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 She is just the prettiest chicken!! I think the prettiest on the forum....she's so ladylike and petite (bit like me ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 oh that's so cute, she is very pretty, she looks a bit pheasant like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanbb Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Go Bella go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 her plumage is so precise how does she not get it ruffles when she riding about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 She is very ladylike and dainty. Lovely pics Snowy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 I've never seen plumage like that . She's gorgeous . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabergé Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Awwww..she's gorgeous. What breed is she? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 what a fab picture she looks like shes just been to the hairdressers for a colour did she get down elegantly, of did she go for a controlled crash cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted February 15, 2008 Author Share Posted February 15, 2008 what a fab picture she looks like shes just been to the hairdressers for a colour did she get down elegantly, of did she go for a controlled crash cathy x Heaven forbid - Bella does not do controlled crashing, she does a ladylike glide (especially as she has just discovered that her wing has grown back following her moult ). She is a gold campine and is having a long break from laying after nearly matching the gingernuts for production last year. She is very ladylike and likes to go to bed about an hour before the rest of the girls. That is why she is so beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Where do you get your hens Snowy? You have such a fabulous assortment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted February 15, 2008 Author Share Posted February 15, 2008 Where do you get your hens Snowy? You have such a fabulous assortment. I got Bella the campine, Fizz the araucana that died and Ruby and Rosie, the araucana hybrids from: Warwickshire Rare Breeds Roley Mo the coppper black maran, Little Bo the ?coral and Bambi the skyline from: Merrydale Poultry The other 4 are from Omlet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Thanks Snowy.. The Warwickshire one is a bit far....but you never know...one day I might visit Merrydale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted February 15, 2008 Author Share Posted February 15, 2008 Thanks Snowy.. The Warwickshire one is a bit far....but you never know...one day I might visit Merrydale. Then you will be most welcome for a brew and cake to fortify you for the journey back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 I shall definitely take you up on that offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prettychic Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Ahh such a pretty lady x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Shame she can't reach the pedals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 We are collecting two more cochins from Merrydale some time this year. I am trying to persuade Richard that he needs some cochins to add to his flock. I have even offered to take him with us for the journey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 She is a beautiful girl. I got my Suffolk Noir and Suffolk Blacktail from Warwickshire Rare Breeds. I didn't see that they had anything as beautiful as your Bella though. She is gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 We are collecting two more cochins from Merrydale some time this year. I am trying to persuade Richard that he needs some cochins to add to his flock. I have even offered to take him with us for the journey. How big is your Garden Janty!!!!!?????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 I have just priced up a 4mtr x 7mtr run for the big girls. I'm not good at judging sizes...we have a polytunnel, a fruit cage, a green house and several sheds that take up nearly half the garden I suppose. The area at the side of the house is not huge but that is going to be converted into a little bantam run. The big girls have more than enough space but I want to have a large run built so that they can get about and perch and be more chickeny than they can be in the cube runs. Karen at Merrydale e-mailed me yesterday. Her cochin eggs are hatching any day now. I'm hoping for a cuckoo and a mottled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 I've just taken a picture of our garden... The fence at thebottom is where hubby's bit starts and his polytunnel, etc. are semi hidden behind here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chili pepper Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 What a great set up! I have ex batts and i'm not up on other breeds but I love the look of the chicken with her bottom in the air What breed is she? Hubby likes the white chickens...may surprise him with one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 She is a splash cochin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geb0205 Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Ohh isnt she gorgeous!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
