Paola Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I have had to have my head girl Colleen put to sleep this morning She was out of sorts and I just put it down to her having a moult (sp?). I am not sure how the other 2 are going to cope without her. Neither of them are really top chook material. Now I would like to get another chook but not a bantam. I really fancy a RIR mini, having read what has been said on Poets thread. I know the perils of introducing just one but I think that the run would be to small for 2 bantams and 2 minis Any ideas/advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Sorry to hear about Colleen Paola You did what was best for her. If you are able to let them out, then they would be fine. Or a converter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyhole kate Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Aaah sorry to hear your news but you did your very best for your little girl. God luck with your intros whatever you decide to get Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted October 21, 2008 Author Share Posted October 21, 2008 Or a converter? That might be the best way to go. I have emailed a local breeder. It has been a long time since I have got any new chooks. Fells a little odd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egg Lou Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 So sorry to hear you have lost another lady I hope you do go ahead with 2 more.. if you need an intro pen I have a homemade one ( from an old bed!) that my chicks have just moved out of if you want to borrow it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted October 21, 2008 Author Share Posted October 21, 2008 Thank you Egg Lou, I might just borrow that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Sorry to hear about Colleen. Paola, my orange eglu is resting for the winter if you'd like to borrow it for intros. You could easily get the 4 in a run with the extension on, shame that I have already sold my extension. RIRs are great personalities and really consistent layers. Roxanne has just stopped laying for the winter and is a chatty, tactile bird. Have you thought about an araucana too? blue eggs.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted October 21, 2008 Author Share Posted October 21, 2008 Sorry to hear about Colleen. Paola, my orange eglu is resting for the winter if you'd like to borrow it for intros. You could easily get the 4 in a run with the extension on, shame that I have already sold my extension. RIRs are great personalities and really consistent layers. Roxanne has just stopped laying for the winter and is a chatty, tactile bird. Have you thought about an araucana too? blue eggs.... Thank you Clare for the offer, I will let you know. Prob is I might not want to give it back Oooooo blue eggs. Will google later and have a look at them. My poor remaining girls are at a bit of a loose end without her. She was a guiding and calming influence on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Araucana minis are very gentle... mad as a bag of ferrets, but gentle and sweet. they lay lovely blue/turquoise eggs. Try the back pages of Practical Poultry mag or pekinbantams.com forum both have extensive lists of breeds available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Sorry to hear about Colleen. If you can manage 2, I'd go for it. Any unwanted attention will be diluted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clootie Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Aww Paola, sorry about your girl. I'm down to two girls now but I'm reluctant to do anything until we find out what's happening about house, DH's job etc. I'd love blue eggs - beautiful. Take your time and visit a few. They'll decide for you I'm sure !! Hugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
