bronze Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 We got none of the ones dicussed and we got three! We have a red hen the official breed I can't remember so will google. Normal basic looking chicken if you get my drift. -peggy A silkie cross! shocked at myself as I chose this one having said no fanciness. Lovely shades of browns -betty And a plymouth rock -Judy We just got back as it got dark so we've put them straight into the house Will have to take pictures tomorrow I skipped back down the garden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 Well done I bet you won't sleep much tonight........ Have a great day tomorrow chook watching............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballgunner Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 so they came in the end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 They sound lovely - I have a Silkie & she is so pretty! Looking forward to the photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beauty-Box Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 Your new chickens sound gorgeous! Well done! XX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 Cool, I love plymouth rocks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 That's great news - enjoy your new girls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 Welcome to Peggy (Rhode Island Red?) Betty & Judy. Hope you have a lovely day enjoying them tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted January 20, 2007 Author Share Posted January 20, 2007 It wasnt a rhode island red. I'll take pics tomorrow to see if you can help. Its how you picture a chicken to look when you're a kid. He said the name something complicatd and I think it began with an A but he said they're normally just called red hens as its so difficult to pronounce. The only RIRs they had were bantams but as we wanted different ones that was no good even though I could have been tempted by a bantams but he only had the one sort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lera Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 Maybe she's a 'Warren Red' / 'ISA Warren', or a 'Calder Ranger'? Some pics of hybrid hens helpfully provided here: http://www.southmead.dsl.pipex.com/Breeds.htm My ex-batteries are Warrens. They have are red-brown with a white fluffy bum, unlike the Rangers which are brown all over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 They sound lovely Bronze, can't wait to see pictures! Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted January 21, 2007 Author Share Posted January 21, 2007 well here are the pics Betty is a silkie X something partridge any ideas? http://hitched.photobox.co.uk/album/thumbnails.html?c_album=4839356 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 I clicked on the link & it says I'm not logged in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted January 21, 2007 Author Share Posted January 21, 2007 hmm ok I'll try posting them on here ( I hope thats allowed) Betty Peggy Judy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 They are all lovely................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 They are so gorgeous bronze! Especially Judy - what a lovely colour! Looks like Peggy is definitely your candidate for the egg with that nice red comb she has! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 They're beautiful girls, Bronze. Have you been chicken-watching all day?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 They are gorgeous, Bronze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 What lovely looking girls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beauty-Box Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Those chickens are Gorgeous! Lovely pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Beautiful I like seeing new types of chicken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted February 14, 2007 Author Share Posted February 14, 2007 Back to my breeds. First what type of chicken are batteries normally? Second, how big are bantams generally? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 They are sooooo gorgeous Betty is my fav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Loman? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harveypup Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Lovely chooks I remember when my Eglu was as lovely and clean as that This wet weather and mud are a killer - Good job my Eglu is choccy brown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
