The Dogmother Posted November 15, 2006 Author Share Posted November 15, 2006 What lovely pictures Lesley, that barnie at the back certainly looks like a cockerel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 Great pictures and nelson looks stunning, he may need a few tail feathers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 15, 2006 Author Share Posted November 15, 2006 Is the legbar at the bottom of the picture the one that I was cuddling the other week? She's cute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 They are all so lovely. I never found out if Herbert was going to be ...well....in the pot or has he been given a reprieve BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 16, 2006 Author Share Posted November 16, 2006 Weeeell, he was going back to Lesley's to be destined for the pot, but it sounds like Louise might be convinced now - she'd really like him, but is worried about her neighbours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 I can't take him much as I want to he would get me shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Great pics Lesley WOW what a big bird Nelson is, he is gorgeous. I am only used to looking at my bantam girls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 16, 2006 Author Share Posted November 16, 2006 That's a shame, but I'm more than hapy for him to go to Lesley's anyway. I was going to hand him over htis weekend when we went to the market, as we go past L&C's door. But they're now very busy this weekend, so I'll sort it out another time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamsin Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 If Herb grows up to look like his dad Nelson he will be a very gorgeous boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 17, 2006 Author Share Posted November 17, 2006 He would be so handsome, but Nelson has a strong pair of lungs on him and my neighbours wouldn't appreciate it. I think his amourous demands might well squash my little girls - they need a more delicate boy for their attentions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 How nicely put Clare! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 I'm saving this thread from going off the page. Update please Clare, if you have time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 19, 2006 Author Share Posted November 19, 2006 Only a quick on with no photos, thanks for saving it Martin! The chooks all seem to freerange well together now and move in and out of each others houses happily., with the big hens eating all the growers pellets, which are for the chicks Herbert is now enormous and towers above his surrogate mum, he has some impressive headgear too. The other barnie which I thought was possibly male, now looks like it definitely is - having a bigger comb and miniature wattles. I htink that Lavinia is getting a bit fed up with mothering them now - she's done her job and done it very well, they don't really need her now except to cuddle up to at night. The plan is for the two males to go back to Lesley & Carl's farm when they have juggled the others round and found some room. I am happy to hang onto them for the time being provided that they don't start crowing We will keep the female barnie, which Rosie has called Betty Spaghetti ! I hope to integrate her and Lavinia back into the eglu lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 Glad all is well. Is Herbert upto Dolly size yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 19, 2006 Author Share Posted November 19, 2006 Very nearly Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 Thank you for the update Clare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 Bump... Update please Clare. (Just thought I'd save the thread again) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aunty e Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 Chick and Penny have been in with the big gals for a bit now as Penny was looking increasingly annoyed with her giant baby. Chick has now taken to sleeping under Maggie. Fickle thing that it is. Should Chick be a girl she'll want a new home in a few weeks. Say just in time for christmas..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 Should Chick be a girl she'll want a new home in a few weeks. Say just in time for christmas..... You'll be in trouble now Auntie - unless you mean wrapped up in Christmas paper? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 Morning Louise - I was wondering if you were still at work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 I hope not or that would be one long shift! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 Well - working nights usually is Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 At 11:35 you said 8 1/2 hours to go. You must be still at work just! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
