Cinnamon Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 I picked up my new hens yesterday - Willow a young Welsummer,an as yet unamed gorgeous Columbine & a White Star who is named Sweet Pea. It would seem that Sweet Pea,who we noticed was pretty fiesty upon collection,will turn out to be to most inappropritely named chicken ever She is an utter minx, chasing the others back into the Eglu at the first opportunity,glaring at them when they dare to set foot outside it again & generally being a little madam. She is in lay,so at least the others get some respite from her vileness once a day,& they all went to be together well last night Photos to follow. I need name suggestions for the Columbine too - we have a natural gardeny theme going on...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 At least the others get some peace when she is laying! How about Peony, Dahlia, or Jasmine?? Can't think this morning! edit - Oooh, Dandelion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted August 2, 2008 Author Share Posted August 2, 2008 Now,I like Dandelion - especially with the little fluffy wig she is currently growing Each time I see Sweet Pea have a go at the others,I just think, well, when you go in with the big girls,your time will come Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 how about daisy or Foxy (foxglove) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Sarah, I'm really pleased to hear that you have your new girls - hope you'll be posting pictures soon I read that Sweet Pea is laying already, and I'm guessing that the as-yet-unnamed Columbine is point of lay, but how old is Willow? Have you thought of calling the Columbine "Columbine"? It might fit with your cottage They are gorgeous self-seeing flowers so would fit your natural garden theme. My garden is full of them in late spring. The proper name for them is Aquilegia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted August 2, 2008 Author Share Posted August 2, 2008 I read that Sweet Pea is laying already, and I'm guessing that the as-yet-unnamed Columbine is point of lay, but how old is Willow? Stupidly I forgot to ask But I have emailed her,so will get to know soon.I am guessing around 18-20 weeks? The Columbine is now 80% certainly going to be Dandelion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Stupidly I forgot to ask But I have emailed her,so will get to know soon.I am guessing around 18-20 weeks? If it's any help, my Welsummer (Jasmine) was 17 weeks old yesterday. I would guess they came from the same hatch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted August 2, 2008 Author Share Posted August 2, 2008 Yes,I would guess so. Do you have any photos of her Hazel,so I can compare? My Willow is so pretty- just the most gorgeous colouring edit - just seen your blog, & yes,they look very similar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 I was going to say exactly the same thing about Columbine - it's a garden flower anyway! Or if she's as naught as you say, maybe Bindweed or Belladonna would be better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 The name Columbine in itself is rather pretty, and is a plant name too. Might seem a bit unimaginative though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Do you have any photos of her Hazel,so I can compare? My Willow is so pretty- just the most gorgeous colouring This photo doesn't do any justice to the sheen on her colouring, but you can see how her combe and wattles are developing. Taken this morning: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egg Lou Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 She's lovely .. and loving the name theme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted August 2, 2008 Author Share Posted August 2, 2008 Here are a couple of very bad photos of very nervy ,very damp hens I will try to get some better ones once they have dried out a bit & don't scuttle off into the Eglu as soon as I appear The 2 brown ones are both about 17 weeks,so a fair bit younger than Sweet Pea who is around 24. They have very little wattle as yet,& both have that 'teenage gawky' thing going on,but I am certain they will develop into very pretty hens when they are older. Hazel,my Willow is a deeper red than your Jasmine by the looks of it,but she is very soggy in these photos Dandelion the Columbine & Willow the Welsummer Sweet Pea the White Star & Willow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egg Lou Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Fabulous pics Sarah... the girls all look lovely and damp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Lovely pictures. She does look quite a bit older than her flatmates doesn't she. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted August 2, 2008 Author Share Posted August 2, 2008 Its all settled down a bit now. Sweet Pea is very much the big boss lady - it will be interesting when I come to mix this lot in with my current flock I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Congratulations Sarah your new hens are lovely.........Like you say it will be interesting when Sweat pea goes in with the big girls, I am sure they will sort themselves out....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Congratulations on your new girls, Sarah . They're very sweet . Hope your Columbine (Dandelion?) lays lovely green eggs like my Maisie . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 The botanical name for Columbine is "Aquilegia". It's a bit of a mouthful though. Dandelion may be more appropriate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Isn't Sweetpea gorgeous! Willow looks lovely...my Jasmine has yellow Big-Bird type legs, does Willow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted August 2, 2008 Author Share Posted August 2, 2008 Isn't Sweetpea gorgeous! Willow looks lovely...my Jasmine has yellow Big-Bird type legs, does Willow? Not yet - hers are still baby white Bit concerned about Willow the Welsummer actually. When we collected her she was dozing in the pen & she hasn't really snapped out of the dozyness yet.Shes just standing a lot,eyes half shut,tail down The journey may have unsettled her,but I have emailed the breeder as her lethargic state is so very different from the other 2 who are bumbling around sctratching & doing chickeny things.... I will see what tomorrow brings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Lovely pictures! I hope Willow is feeling better tomorrow! Will have to think of new names for my new arrivals! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moomin Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 er - what new arrivals Christian - you kept that one quiet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted August 3, 2008 Author Share Posted August 3, 2008 He has,hasn't he? I will put money on there being a Barnvelder in that equation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moomin Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 If you are reading this Christian you've gotta get a Barnevelder!! mine is a lovely gorgeous looking girl, even my husband likes her he even wants another one! We want pics too please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
