Chicken Licken Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 I am thinking of adding 2 new hens to my current 2. I currently have a Bovans Nera and a Speckledy - Does anyone have Bluebelles? Having lost my 2 original Omlet girls I wonder if ones that are not such prolific layers have a better life expectancy and quality of life. What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Kettle Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 We have a Bluebelle. She is the friendliest of our four and the most interactive, tho' not top chicken. She lays irregularly, sometimes torpedo-shaped eggs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 We have a bluebelle who is top chook and currently has a bumper bit on wouldn't swap her for the world though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 there was an interesting thread on Bluebelles a while back on here - see here viewtopic.php?f=5&t=41292 may give you some more info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Hi it was me that asked about Bluebelles on the last thread..my have been waiting ages 14th April it arrives. I have been looking at Cambridge Poultry which does have bluebelles for sale but apart from one other type they seem to be temporily out of stock suddenly..i think u r cambridge? So I havent got my 3rd/4th bird yet to go with the ...I think there wont be any thing left for me to buy in a week or so!! Save me one!! or Two!! Let us know how what u decide to buy.. Good luck indie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Indie can you travel for your girls? There are plenty of places about that aren't far from you, within an hour........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Hi Yes I got the poultry magazine and am prepared to travel about an hour..I am going to try Thornes end next week, as that is just down the road from me and I keep my eye on cambridge poultry but am happy to buy off a private breeder..I quite like the idea of the wyandotte bantams or orp bantams..then i want a speckledy and then a bluebell. Its such a populalr time of year it seems. I have even looked at going to some shows to buy some.. I think Thornes frightened me as he told me he would sell out over Easter!! I think there are a couple of places in Norfolk i am on holidays next week so was going to go looking. if you can recommend anywhere let me know.. as I fancy a day out and will go armed with boxes to bring them back thanks indie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Good luck with your shopping! there are a couple of places in kent that might be good, check out Ben at www.henhousepoultry.co.uk or of course the wernlas collection, they post them to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Thanks cant believe u can get them posted too indie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshinesupernova Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 I got a white sussex and a white star and a bluebell from potters of weybread if you are in the norfolk area... http://www.onestoppoultryshop.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamebird Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 I have two Bluebelles, Mabel and Annie. They are both very placid (as are all my girls) with very pretty, multicoloured blue, grey and light coloured feathers. The lay about 4 to 5 eggs a week, each egg weighing about 63g. Mabel is my favourite hen because she is very vocal and friendly and is the only one of my six chickens who crouches which makes her easy to pick up for a cuddle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 I cant wait ...seems to be dragging on now 14th APril indie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omletina Kyckling Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 You could always ring Omlet and ask if there's any chance of an earlier delivery, or if there are any cancellations? Some people have done this and been lucky and managed to get one early.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Good idea as I was going to ring them anyway to check to make sure they are still coming 14th! I am collecting two hens to go with the on tuesday(or it should be 2 not 3 not 4 ..um) thanks indie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Good idea as I was going to ring them anyway to check to make sure they are still coming 14th! I am collecting two hens to go with the on tuesday(or it should be 2 not 3 not 4 ..um)thanks indie What kind and where from? Or is this still up for discussion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
