peanut12 Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 We've got 9 of our initial 10 ex-batts at school, as well as 3 Black Rocks who were added a month ago. Got a call from a parent on Thursday to say they have 2 'magpie' type hens that they have had for 2 months but aren't around enough for them and feel guilty, so we are taking them at school. By magpie, could they mean Sussex crosses? or is there a magpie variety that I don't know about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 From 'tinterweb: Magpie Hen Barred Plymouth Rock / White Rhode cross Black plumage with white neck markings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmommasally Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 I've got a magpie hybrid. She lays lovely big eggs between 65 & 70grammes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanut12 Posted November 10, 2008 Author Share Posted November 10, 2008 that's them. Arrived safely today amidst the rain. They are about 20 weeks old, previous owner bought them for bottom of their aviary, but they are upsetting the other birds. Sounds like they've got a better deal with us anyway as they can free range all day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
