Paola Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 More pics please Clare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 16, 2006 Author Share Posted October 16, 2006 If it's still light I'll take some when I get back, otherwise I will do it tomorrow. I must remind Phil - he was going to do a video of the chooks; I could upload that and post a link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 19, 2006 Author Share Posted October 19, 2006 Well, I managed to catch some photos of the chicks yesterday lunchtime, and you won't believe how they have grown. They are sprouting feathers like stubble on a teenager's chin and looking a tad gawky at the moment, but no less cute for it. Did someone mention dinner? The lighter Barnie chick, complete with miniature fluffy bottom I'm nearly as big as mum now Herbert looking all grown up Darker Barnie chick showing adult feathers coming on the front I had to get them a new feeding trough as herbert was getting in the bowl I had and kicking the food all over the place , they also have a new drinker because someone was pooing in the old one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Great Photos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 It's lovely to see them outside Clare - I'll be glad when mine can go out on the grass instead of a cardboard box. Herbert is looking very well - more corn required I think I am giving them Indigo Wheat (with some sunflower seeds) as a treat like I do for the other chooks - it's got loads of protein, but less fat than corn, I get it from Wiggly Wigglers. I find that it gives them better condition than just corn, but in the winter, I mix in a bit of corn too for the energy they need to keep warm. Every once in a while they also get a handful of Omega seeds. Spoilt chooks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 20, 2006 Author Share Posted October 20, 2006 He's a big healthy chap, who eats anything and everything, much like the kitten, who is promising to be enormous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 Herbert is looking very well - more corn required I think Lesley!!! Don't get the Paxo out yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 Beautiful photos Clare. I'm amazed at how quick they're growing. Herbert is very nearly as big as Lavinia already I know she's a bantam, but that's a pretty impressive growth rate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 20, 2006 Author Share Posted October 20, 2006 He has been enormous from the moment they hatched. They were hatched on the same day, but the development rate has been much faster in him than the barnies - mind you, he eats a lot Lavinia is only a small pekin, but she's a very good mum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 Herbert is totally gorgeous Clare Too pretty for the pot methinks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 20, 2006 Author Share Posted October 20, 2006 You might have to strike a bargain with Lesley I think he's lovely too, but my heart lies with bantams (sounds like a song title ) and I adore the barnies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 Herbert is huge He is gorgeous Great pics Clare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeramaSilly Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 Gosh haven't they grown - sooo gorgeous!! Sophie x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 Gosh haven't they grown Don't tell Lesley that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 They really are cute karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 Oh they are gorgeous Clare! Absolutely lovely!! I love the little fluffy bottom ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 Sweeties! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamsin Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 Ahhhhhhh the little loves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 23, 2006 Author Share Posted October 23, 2006 Well, we got back from Norfolk a couple of hours ago, so haven't seen the chicks yet - I bet they are bigger - Biscuit certainly seems to be! We went to visit some friends in Norfolk - they have a bit of a smalholding, and loads of chicks about a month older than ours - they seem so much bigger These chicks were a bit of a mistake, as they went on holiday and the person lookaing after the hens forgot to take the eggs out of the nest, so they all went broody and by the time they got back it was too late - they now have about 15 half grown chicks. They are all mixed breeds, but lovely - J & P were trying to get us to take some, but they are too big to go with our girls and I don't have the room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 welcome back - glad you had a nice break but were you in the least bit tempted to bring some chooks back with you? A xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 23, 2006 Author Share Posted October 23, 2006 We were, they had some lovely chicks. But I have to be strong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 You could have brought them back for me Clare - I could find them a nice pot........ sorry, home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 24, 2006 Author Share Posted October 24, 2006 You naughty lady! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Maybe an "accident" would be a good way to get more chickens A stray cockeral could sneak into my car ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 luckily for (& Paul) that Norfolk is too far from Dorset - otherwise I would be there like a shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
