Snowy Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 I'm so excited I had to come and tell you all. I've just been to see a lovely lady who breeds chickens for a couple of chooks to go with my omlet pair. They were so gorgeous, I wanted them all! My choice was limited in the end due to the time of year, but I've chosen a gold duck wing araucana and a gold campine. I wasn't too sure about the campine as I've heard they can be a bit flighty. But this one came over to check out me and 2 year old son. If only I'd had some food I'm sure she would have eaten out of my hand - she is so beautiful! And she was the only one in a field of wyandottes, sussex and orpingtons, so she did play the sympathy card. And the araucana looked lovely - I didn't get as close to her, she just looked like a big, dusty bundle of feathers! Now I really can't wait until 25th November! (I really am grinning like an idiot!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 Brilliant news Snowy We'll be expecting pictures of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 That's great news Snowy - let us know how the introductions go won't you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 Ooh, I can feel your excitement! You're doing really well - I'm not good at the waiting game at all! My next plan is to hatch out some pure breeds after Christmas and I can't wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 They sound lovely karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 Congratulations Snowy Howells they sould lovely I bet you can't wait................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melcotton Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 who was the breeder snowy? We are in Leicestershire too! Mel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 Congratulations Snowy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 So long to wait They sound gorgeous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted November 10, 2006 Author Share Posted November 10, 2006 Hi Mel, It was Warwickshire Rare Breed Farm at Church Lawford, near Rugby. Only 10 minutes from Lutterworth. Found it in the yellow pages. It sounds quite grand, but it was really just a very large back garden and I could only see chickens, no other animals. She had a beautiful selection though! I met the araucana's Dad - what a magnificent bird!! I was kicking myself I didn't take a camera. Poor Dusty looked quite dowdy next to Daddy. Just goes to show how excited I was - I never thought to ask about vaccinations or anything else (by the way, what else should I be asking?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 Congratulations Snowy!!! Are Araucanas the ones that lay blue eggs? I'm really excitied for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted November 10, 2006 Author Share Posted November 10, 2006 Yes, how cool is that? And the campine lays white eggs. Unfortunately not as likely to earn their keep as well as the omlet girls - but hey, who cares? (just don't tell hubby it'll probably be next spring before either of them produce!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 Excellent! It's not that long until spring......... ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 You lucky thing Snowey - they sound gorgeous. Lots of piccys as soon as they arrive,please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melcotton Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 I've bought from the same place! We had a marsh daisy, araucana and buff sussex bantam. They are beautiful birds and the araucana is fantastic! Hope you enjoy them! Mel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
