Griffin Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 I've started another thread for my chicks, I didn't want to add these lovely photos to the end of the old thread because it was a bit sad. These are my reasons to be cheerful.......... A bowl of black Orps & lavender Aracaunas A bowl of silver grey Dorkings I need help sexing one of those, one is definitely a girl, much darker head, one is lighter so therefore a boy, the other one is neither light or dark and is confusing me An Orp checking out the blue Polands bum! The ickle tiny Poland having a hug with friends Lav Aras And some group photos, minus one or two that were being cuddled my my three year old who is delighted with them: And while I'm at it, Tiger Lily and her baby Brahmas who are 10 days old today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 I am sure you dont need those orps *puts chook napping items in bag* I have just the space here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenniewren76 Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 congratulations they are sooo cute. I keep thinking how wonderful it is for children to see and experience these things. Will you keep them all? What will you do with the cockrels? I ask because I would like to hatch one day but I don't know what to do with them as I know I wouldn't be allowed to keep them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scramble Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaawwwwww I want I want I want them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted May 24, 2009 Author Share Posted May 24, 2009 We'll probably keep all the girls, the boys will be dinner if we can't find homes for them. That Poland had better be a girl or there will be lots of disappointed people in my house Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenniewren76 Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 So how old will they be before they become dinner? and will they crow before that? Now I'm thinking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted May 24, 2009 Author Share Posted May 24, 2009 No idea, but they day they crow is the day they go! They might make a full on roast or maybe just a light snack My Light Sussex boy and Leghorn boys are 13 weeks and haven't crowed yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 They are all so gorgeous!! Love those 'ickle Brahma babies too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 Awwww those little lavenders & the poland. Chicks are soooo cute. Now I want my eggs to hatch now! Got eggs under the broody due somewhere between Monday & Thursday. Also got silkie eggs in the incy due 4th June. Little chickies are just gorgeous! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electricbarbarella Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 I didnt think I could be any more excited, but now I am, they are gorgeous and make me want to tal in a sqeaky voice and say words like ikcle and wuufy. Which is not actually good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 no no no it's the orps for me every time, they are all cute, but the orps are gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted May 24, 2009 Author Share Posted May 24, 2009 The Orps might gain a couple more brothers and sisters this week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 now thats just plain teasing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 I love the orpies, but the little Poland having a cuddle is my favourite pic. The Dorkings are lovely too. What a collection! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted May 24, 2009 Author Share Posted May 24, 2009 now thats just plain teasing I'm collecting them tomorrow at 4.30pm ner ner ner ner ner I promise to post pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 blimey how many chooks in total does that take you to ;lol: and pics??? yes pleeease otherwise I sulk really bad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted May 24, 2009 Author Share Posted May 24, 2009 Well Paxo & the Light Sussex growers moved on to their new home today, but the arrival of yesterdays ex-batts negates that The three meat boys will not be here forever so they don't count We have to face the fact that around half of all our chicks will be boys so I'll not be adding a huge amount of new girls to our flock, probably just one of each breed (or colour in the case of the Orps!). The Orps & Brahmas will have their own accommodation and I'm thinking of having a separate flock for the Silkies & Poland if it's a girl. All in all I expect to have around 20 to 25 permanent residents by the end of the summer Thankfully Mr Griffin loves the chooks too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 What gorgeous photos . They're all sooo cute . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 What a gorgeous collection of fluffballs, TigerLily will soon be over taken in the size stakes by her babies! At what point will they stop snuggling under her....at a certain age or when she falls off ? Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted May 26, 2009 Author Share Posted May 26, 2009 Poorly little Orp is now heaps better. I am utterly thrilled to bits and it just has to be a girl so it can stay Little and Large They were joined yesterday but two black Silkie chicks and a blue Orp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Awww, they are gorgeous Griffin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 So cute . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 ahhh ahhh ahhhhhh they are just cute for words!!!!!! stop teasing temptress! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phosphorus Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Oooh your brahmas look just like mine, don't you love those feathery legs. Any idea what to look for to sex them - there is something about head shape early on but haven't looked into it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAJ Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 What a fantastic collection - they are so lovely. Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
