ubereglu Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 They're so sweet! I just hope they're females now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted May 17, 2009 Author Share Posted May 17, 2009 somehow has picked up 2 with another 2 due shortly how did that happen, maths obviously not her strong point [/color] Ha ha addiction sets in early, glad your MIL isn't letting the side down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggquisite Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 Hey Redwing.. yes, just trying to get MIL to join the site now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Pudding Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 Soo cute - lovely girls Redwing MIL picked her chooks up yesterday, had the dilemma of 2-3, made the decision to go the 3 however, somehow has picked up 2 with another 2 due shortly how did that happen, maths obviously not her strong point Her maths is fine! It's CHICKEN maths - think of a number of chickens, add one, then find you have an extra from somewhere - and 'no idea' how it happened! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted May 17, 2009 Author Share Posted May 17, 2009 Thats because you forgot to carry your 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggquisite Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 got it.. I can see how it works now So.. we started out with 3, moved to 4 & oooo we're picking up 5 on Saturday - yes got it, system works perfectly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tidygirlsuk Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 What lovely pekin chicks. KEEP THEM ! i love mine. Here is a picture of my pekin chicks last week, when my hubby was putting the decking down. They live in the dog crate on the left, next to the eglu. They will go in the eglu when they are older. They do go to bed with the big banties when they have been freeranging, they sleep on top of the cockerel but we remove them and put them back in the crate. If you look between the eglu run and the crate you will see my three big girls lying there My hubby loves them, he was a guy that didn't want chickens. look at him now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted May 17, 2009 Author Share Posted May 17, 2009 They are cute! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phosphorus Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 Oh lovely spur of the moment purchase They are so cute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 got it.. I can see how it works now So.. we started out with 3, moved to 4 & oooo we're picking up 5 on Saturday - yes got it, system works perfectly A perfect eggsample of chicken maths Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 Scrummy Pekins. I thought they were little. Do they end up bigger than Omlet chickens? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 Scrummy Pekins. I thought they were little. Do they end up bigger than Omlet chickens? They're tiny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 Soo cute - lovely girls Redwing MIL picked her chooks up yesterday, had the dilemma of 2-3, made the decision to go the 3 however, somehow has picked up 2 with another 2 due shortly how did that happen, maths obviously not her strong point Her maths is fine! It's CHICKEN maths - think of a number of chickens, add one, then find you have an extra from somewhere - and 'no idea' how it happened! Tis indeed true The last time I bought chickens I went out to buy 4 and ended up with 6 It just kind of happens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 They are gorgeous Tasha and look big enough to go outside. Hard to tell from the photos, but you might have two girls there. I love pekins and always have at least one - their stroppy attitude makes me laugh, although they're always broody If you're planning to hatch, then hang onto them - they make great mums. Mostin.. I thought that 'acciental' chickens were always your fault? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tidygirlsuk Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 How old are they redwing ? i had mine at 8 weeks and they could easily jump out of a box. Luckly we have spare dog crates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted May 18, 2009 Author Share Posted May 18, 2009 How old are they redwing ? i had mine at 8 weeks and they could easily jump out of a box. Luckly we have spare dog crates. I have no idea how old they are but they are pretty much feathered up so will be going outside at the weekend, thanks for confirming this Claret! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 They look about 10 weeks to me Tasha, but it's hard to tell in the photos. Pekins tend to be late developers, so late to sex, but post some more photos and I'll have a go. If you can put a gentle bird in with them, then they'll cuddle up to her at night. Re their 'attitude', Phil refers to them as 'Pat Butcher with feathers'... that just about sums it up for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted May 18, 2009 Author Share Posted May 18, 2009 They seem used to being handled so are nice and tame luckily, If I put my hand in tehir cage they lean against it I only have six week old chicks or a 16 week old female that I could put them with, the female is a sweetie (but destined for the table ) so I might try her with them Thanks for your help, will take more pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tidygirlsuk Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 They look about 10 weeks to me Tasha, but it's hard to tell in the photos. Pekins tend to be late developers, so late to sex, but post some more photos and I'll have a go. If you can put a gentle bird in with them, then they'll cuddle up to her at night. Re their 'attitude', Phil refers to them as 'Pat Butcher with feathers'... that just about sums it up for me Sorry to keep butting into this post redwing. Mine are just over thirteen weeks Clare. Do you thing boys or girls ? Popcorn is the buff and I think girl. Pam cake (name from meet the parents) the silver partridge, i think girl too. Popcorn(buff) is the boss but Pam cake stands a little taller sometimes. No strut from either but Pam cake(silver) sometimes jumps if the big girls come near their run. Which some of my big banties (which i know are girls) did when they first met the big girls. What age does it become clearer with pekins ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Can't really see them well enough in that picture, but Pam Cake looks like it might be male. You'd need clearer pictures to tell. Some pekins can be very late to develop and show their sex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Mostin.. I thought that 'acciental' chickens were always your fault? I'm quite happy to take the blame for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Awwwww they are absolutely gorgeous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
