rogdickinson Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 I've got a Miss Pepperpot (Audry) & a Gingernut Ranger (Sibyl). They're happy and laying well, but I'd love to add another (or two). I'd prefer it if she was white, a good layer and had a friendly temperament, ie one that doesn't mind being handled. Any suggestions? Rog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peachy77 Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Hi. We have a pepperpot and a ranger from omlett. the same day they arrived we picked up an amber star / silvernic. She is pure white. The colours vary from pure white to white with brown speckles. We wanted a white bird so the children could tell them all apart. This hybrid is what was reccommended to us a few chicken breeders. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 If you are thinking introducing new chickens to an established pair, it will be worth reading **This article** so that you can plan ahead. It will be easier to introduce two. A single hen is likely to be ganged up on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 We added two to our original omlet pair as we were advised not to add a single one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 I agree with the others, definitely add 2 (or more ) A light sussex is lovely and mine is very docile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alih Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 the ambers are lovely and sweet natured - here's mine and the light sussex are whiter and pretty too - you could get one of each and have the full colour spectrum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogdickinson Posted July 12, 2008 Author Share Posted July 12, 2008 Thanks for all your advice, it's very much appreciated. It seems that introducing 2 will be the best idea and suitable preparation and time! Of course introducing a fourth chicken means that I need more advice on what to get. I'm sold on the idea of the amber star, any suggestions for the fourth?? (The existing 2 are P'pot & Ging Ranger) Thanks to you all, Rog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NClaire Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 I've just got a bluebelle and a silver link/amber star and they look lovely with my goldline (same as the gingernut). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jomaxsmith Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 My Coral (which has leghorn in its ancestry) is gorgeous and lays large pale pink eggs. http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=485093&l=ffcf7&id=663092293 I was advised that it is useful to have a white hen because then you can always see where the flock is! Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickens@61 Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 we have a 'merrydale sweetie', they are a hyrbrid from merrydale poultry and (i think?) the same as an amber star.. she is very friendly and interested in people - much more so than our other hens. she has intergrated well with our established girls, although we did take things slowly following the introduction advice on here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 I have just added two to my Omlet chickens ( 2 GR and 2 ) I have bought a Silver Link/Amber star and a Speckledy. The amber star is a real softie, brilliant with chcildren, so I am told. She is a sweetie! Alison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJuff Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 I totally agree . . . Ambers and Sussexs are very sweet natured and friendly, I hear the Ambers are very good layers too but i can't vouch for that yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Kettle Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 We have a Sussex, who is Top Chicken. Very good layer; not particularly friendly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 we have a white leghorn, Sugar. very pretty, was initially rather flighty, but now she is laying a perfect little white egg everyday she's probably the easisest of them all to catch, and is very calm when picked up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph101 Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Speaking from experience here, I wouldn't introduce just one. I did that earlier this year, introduced a lovely hyline to our existing two gingers and pepperpot. It was a disaster, even though I took all the recommended precautions on introductions. The bullying was vicious; horrific to watch. I know people who have done this successfully without any problems, but personally I wouldn't risk it again. In fact, the second time I added to our flock, I introduced three to two, and that was far better, out numbering the existing gingers. Good luck with your decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Steph101's point is a very good one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
