annettec Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 What a relief three girls arrived yesterday. Picked up the two hybrids from one place and then the silkie from another place. We were really worried about how they would be but so far so good ! There has been a little pecking but i assume this is normal behaviour and have been out in their run all day and seem to be eating and drinking,and much less pecking. Amazingly the Silkie laid an egg on her first morning. The breeder said he thought she was coming into lay and we were amazed by her gift to us this morning. Unfortunately she is my daughters chicken and when i left the egg there for 20 mins waiting for her to come home to find it herself it had been broken. It seemed very soft is it normal for the shell to be soft with a first egg ? The silkie is reluctant to roost but with gentle encouragement from a mop she can be steered in ! So far has been lovely !!! What a great birthday present. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Well done sounds like you are having a lot of fun ..what hybrids did u get? indie awaiting arrival 14/4/2009 + 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sophiex Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 wow annettic, that certantly is a fab birthday prezzie hope you are very happy with them! I am sure they will bring you lots of love like any pet! x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annettec Posted March 21, 2009 Author Share Posted March 21, 2009 Hi indie999 We went for a Mendlesham Ranger and a Fenning Black as should be good layers, whereas the Silkie we thought wouldn't be, but as she has already given us a gift she may prove me wrong !!! Good luck with yours when it all arrives !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Thanks I cant wait ...have been waiting for a while now omlet were really busy when i ordered a few weeks ago now! My neighbour has silkies..they are very pretty Good luck indie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
