quickcluck Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 I'm off to collect 2 lovely Columbines! They are 17/18weeks. Can't get them til after 4pm though But have my box ready, address in sat nav and phone numbers ready incase it's in the middle of a field! Am only taking 1 box so that i'm not tempted with a speckledy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgregson Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 How exciting Very disciplined by only taking one box Post some pics when you have a chance - I love learning about the different breeds and what they look like Have you chosen their names yet?! Sal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Congratulations, how exciting . (How big are your pockets ?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted May 4, 2009 Author Share Posted May 4, 2009 Hmmmmmmmmmm handn't thought of pocket or cubby holes in the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Can't wait to see them - I'd take a second box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Can't wait to see them - I'd take a second box me too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmommasally Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Exciting - look forward to seeing pictures. Supposing you get there and that little tiny speckledy looks at you with big puppy dog eyes and you fall in love. You'll wish you'd got that second box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 and 3 hens will be much easier to introduce to your existing flock than just 2 hens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmommasally Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 And my speckeldy is my best layer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 (edited) Speckledy hens are fab, think of those lovely speckled eggs.....!! Edited May 4, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tidygirlsuk Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 How exciting. looking forward to pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted May 4, 2009 Author Share Posted May 4, 2009 It's sooooooooooooooooooooooooooo hard.... these 2 are extra you see I have 4 large girls coming from the Wernlas Collection in the summer which will take it up to 12... although one more wouldn't tip it over the edge surely We've just built a new run 21x8 which is big enough for them all, but am worriend about the noise as they are nearer my neighbour than me..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 ...and if with your other girls you will have 12, a speckledy would make it 13....I couldn't live with that so would have to get either 2 or 4 today so I would have 12 or 14 in the end Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brindles chooks Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Ooh, how exciting! Lots of pics please. Where are you getting them from? Kate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted May 4, 2009 Author Share Posted May 4, 2009 They are coming from withy cottage garden poultry http://www.withypoultry.co.uk/ Sha I also struggle with the odd number thing. OCD anyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 They are coming from withy cottage garden poultry http://www.withypoultry.co.uk/ Sha I also struggle with the odd number thing. OCD anyone It's not so much the odd numbers it's just the whole 13 thing!! Up until a few weeks ago we had 11 chooks (3 originals, 4 Orpingtons and 4 ex-batts), DH announced we should get another one to make a round dozen....no can't add just one to a flock...get 2 then...no would make 13...that means we have to get another THREE...yup . I'm glad we didn't though as a few days later we lost Tulip which would have set me off again...can't have 13 so need another pair Good luck with being strong on your quest for 2 (or 4 !!!!) Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted May 4, 2009 Author Share Posted May 4, 2009 Ha!!! That maybe good amunition for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted May 4, 2009 Author Share Posted May 4, 2009 Am back!!!!!! Only one Columbine due to feather pecking, he wouldn't let the others go but she is lovely and has a little crest!!! This means I was able to get a speckled which was also very high on the list and still only come home with 2 and EVEN number They are in their new pen.. and the others are SHOUTING at the top of their voices. Penny is the worst.... now I am really worried about the noise Hopefully it will settle SOON...... They have been peering through the divide and the either the small ones are taking food from the older one beaks are the older ones are trying to peck them with a full mouth! Very unlady like Strangely the dog know there are 2 different chickens and is going mad!! How does he know??? Will post pics asap, if you'd like to see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmommasally Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Yes of course we want to see the pics One of each sounds a good compromise Hope the noise levels settle down for you soon. - Can't hear them from hear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
