The Managing Director Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 So we have just spent a happy afternoon in the garden and at some point we usually end up playing the alphabet game, sure lots of you with kids have played variations on it, choose a subject and go through the alphabet each person having to name something for each letter. When the CA was very young we had subjects like colours or animals , she has now graduated on to capital cities and breeds of dog and can give us a run for our money (well actually she can beat Murdo hands down ) . recently we tried things that are growing in the vegetable garden and there is now an urgent need for a quince bush, some endives and Xmas tomatoes yellow courgettes are your best friend in this game y,c or z anyway to get to the point today we tried playing breeds of chicken (woeful ) and we thought it might be a fun thing to do on the forum and also we might learn a bit. You could have a letter of the day started by one of the early birds and see how many different breeds you get, if anyone had pictures they could post those and any other information and you could end up with a thread about all the different breeds. So does anyone think it would be fun?? think you'd probably have to have a one turn per person rule and your bound to get posts crossing and of course the early birds will get the easier options so the night owls will have to be a bit more inventive but that is part of the appeal of the game So anyone want to give it a try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 You play too many games! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Managing Director Posted May 1, 2006 Author Share Posted May 1, 2006 You play too many games! we have 2 small children and drive 200 miles to see my mum every month, any game that whiles away those hours has to be a good thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss Chick Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 Ok let's play shall we start with A like Araucana, originally from South America, the name comes from a tribe in Chili. You find chickens with or without tail and they are rare. They lay blue eggs. Well no pictures no computer wizzard but I have a book with 336 pages which I did read before buying my chickens So anytime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 ANDALUSIAN One of the oldest of the Mediterranean breeds, it is related to the black Spanish. Their name comes from Andalusia in Spain. I like this game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Managing Director Posted May 1, 2006 Author Share Posted May 1, 2006 here's one for you Sonja Appenzeller Spitzhauben 'This is the national breed of Switzerland, having existed there for centuries. The feathers of the crest should be forward facing--I have been told that Spitzhauben means pointed hat or bonnet. As far as I can understand, the proper plumage markings are black-tipped feathers, rather than the larger moonlike spangles found on Hamburgs. In the UK there is also a Black version of this breed.' isn't he beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 Araucana lays blue green eggs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 Too late Kate - already played by Swiss Chick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 Sorry Kate - just re-read and decided that was not an entry - just a touch of pedantry!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 asil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 found some images of those here is an araucana and an Andalusian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Managing Director Posted May 1, 2006 Author Share Posted May 1, 2006 that was me, computer having a strop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken on a mission Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 I love the idea behind this thread. I fear I will be mainly reading rather than contributing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Managing Director Posted May 1, 2006 Author Share Posted May 1, 2006 Asil that was hard to find an image of Martin looks just like Blossom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 Well done for finding one though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss Chick Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 here's one for you Sonja Appenzeller Spitzhauben 'This is the national breed of Switzerland, having existed there for centuries. The feathers of the crest should be forward facing--I have been told that Spitzhauben means pointed hat or bonnet. As far as I can understand, the proper plumage markings are black-tipped feathers, rather than the larger moonlike spangles found on Hamburgs. In the UK there is also a Black version of this breed.' isn't he beautiful Actually the first name is the name of the reagion in Switzerland the Appenzell and the 2nd is the pointed hat rightly said so by you, beautiful bird never seen one didn't even now that should be the national breed I would boldy state we do have more than 1 breed in Switzerland. But we will continue the game so there will be some more surprises I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss Chick Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 Have another one Amrock, from the States. Somebody find a picture. Lovely birds. Black and white striped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Managing Director Posted May 1, 2006 Author Share Posted May 1, 2006 here's one for you Sonja Appenzeller Spitzhauben 'This is the national breed of Switzerland, having existed there for centuries. The feathers of the crest should be forward facing--I have been told that Spitzhauben means pointed hat or bonnet. As far as I can understand, the proper plumage markings are black-tipped feathers, rather than the larger moonlike spangles found on Hamburgs. In the UK there is also a Black version of this breed.' isn't he beautiful Actually the first name is the name of the reagion in Switzerland the Appenzell and the 2nd is the pointed hat rightly said so by you, beautiful bird never seen one didn't even now that should be the national breed I would boldy state we do have more than 1 breed in Switzerland. But we will continue the game so there will be some more surprises I guess. I lifted my quote straight from the website where I found the picture so wouldn't like to vouch for it's accuracy Sonja. Still he is handsome whatever his provenance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss Chick Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 Sure thing still a handsome bird, find the Asil a bit skinny dont'you ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Managing Director Posted May 1, 2006 Author Share Posted May 1, 2006 find the Asil a bit skinny dont'you ? apparently they are a Indian fighting bird and very strong and heavy boned, but yes I agree looks like it needs feeding up a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss Chick Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 Do agree. just read up in my book there is a dwarf Asyl that was bread in the UK as a fighting bird. Appearently never really popular. All these fighting birds Indian or Malaysian are about the same. Skinny high legged long necked birds. Do not really like them. But great game we should move on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Managing Director Posted May 1, 2006 Author Share Posted May 1, 2006 . But great game we should move on. I have three b's but am holding off until tomorrow as there are still a few a's for anyone who hasn't joined in yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Managing Director Posted May 1, 2006 Author Share Posted May 1, 2006 Do agree. just read up in my book there is a dwarf Asyl that was bread in the UK as a fighting bird. . sounds like a good book Sonja what is it called Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 I've got some B's tooo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Managing Director Posted May 1, 2006 Author Share Posted May 1, 2006 this is an Amrock, missed that post earlier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
