french toast Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Hi we took a bullied hen from a friend, and have no idea what breed it is. It has been pecked and lost a few feathers although they seem to be coming back now. It lays gorgeous blue medium size eggs. Can anyone help ? Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barkisland Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Could you post a picture of her, or a description of her appearance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
french toast Posted February 25, 2009 Author Share Posted February 25, 2009 Hi yes sorry was just trying to work out how to post a pic http://s661.photobucket.com/albums/uu340/fluffyandmuffy/?action=view¤t=mix005.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electricbarbarella Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 no idea, but what a beautiful girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Has she got ear tufts? She could be an Aruacana Edited to compare photos Yes I think so. You lucky thing getting one of these free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Looks like a black araucana to me. I have 3 araucanas and they are brilliant layers and very hardy too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
french toast Posted February 25, 2009 Author Share Posted February 25, 2009 Thank you, We had looked at Araucanian but could not find a pic resembling her. Off to read some threads now and do some homework on her. Any advice on keeping her would be most welcome thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 it's funny but I actually thought it was a black araucana but didn't have the nerve to say it in case it was wrong :lol: gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 You were right Loops! They are very easy to keep and don't need any special attention, in fact they're healthier than most birds. One of mine is now on her 5th laying season and still gives me 4-5 eggs a week depending on the time of year. I find that the yolks taste slightly richer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom123 Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Araucana deffo, my friend has one EXACTLY like that Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barkisland Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Mystery solved, and she's beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 You were right Loops! They are very easy to keep and don't need any special attention, in fact they're healthier than most birds. One of mine is now on her 5th laying season and still gives me 4-5 eggs a week depending on the time of year. I find that the yolks taste slightly richer. Oh dear She is beautiful I say because that means .................................. Another to add to the wish list along with a Corton Blue Claret, how are they re temperament? Dani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 They are dotty as anything and not the most cuddly of chickens. None of mine has ever crouched, but they have nice personalities and are good layers in terms of egg numbers and quality. Each of mine lays a different shade of egg so I can tell who is laying, which is helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Glad you know what she is now, she is gorgeous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 They are dotty as anything and not the most cuddly of chickens. None of mine has ever crouched, but they have nice personalities and are good layers in terms of egg numbers and quality. Each of mine lays a different shade of egg so I can tell who is laying, which is helpful. Thanks for that. I have enjoyed the four hybrids who introduced me to chickens and while it's nice to have a petting hen it's also nice to try different breeds. Anyway, it's something to hope for in the very near future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 I'd certainly recommend them. The full sized version (it also comes in miniature) is smaller than your average hybrid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfrock Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 I have a lavendar one and she laid her first egg today, just 3 days after getting her . Mine is ever so bad tempered and keeps chasing my gorgeous silkie. I'm hoping it was just hormones . She laid quite a light blue egg, simialr to the skyline. I think they are very striking birds and am thrilled with my girl - now if only she could lose her temper tantrums .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Oh dear She is beautiful I say because that means .................................. Another to add to the wish list along with a Corton Blue Claret, how are they re temperament? Dani Just to add to your torture DA, my Corton Blues are turning out to have lovely temperaments now they're both laying. They follow us round like little dogs, and are getting quite used to being cuddled . That black Araucana is a lovely looking girl, quite the wow factor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
french toast Posted February 26, 2009 Author Share Posted February 26, 2009 Thanks for your help we are still very much learning about our chickens we have 3 Belgium bantums and a adopted hybrid forgive the names my daughters have named them fluffy muffy eggberta norbert and new addition sooty kellyxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 They are great names, I love them! Why dont you post some pictures of your other girls for us to see? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
french toast Posted February 26, 2009 Author Share Posted February 26, 2009 They are great names, I love them! Why dont you post some pictures of your other girls for us to see? Cheers, will post some pics of them asap. The first two we got( the bantum for free and a hybrid for four quid) were a bit scruffy, but a couple of weeks later they look great and healthy - then we were given two bullied scruffy bantums and also a bullied araucana, they too should be looking very well soon. The araucana has taken over a bit, (for being last in!) but they've got pleanty of free roaming space here, and should do very well. Although the araucana is black, it's got a metalic-like-green colouring on its body. Thanks again for all your replys, will post some pics soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
