dippy bird Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 speckledies local to me guys? My SIL has lost twp of her 4 girls (one did a runner),and they want to replace them with speckledies. As I am looking after her girls on Friday I said that I would take them o buy them,but I have no idea where from? Anyone know of a good local breeder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 I got our Speckledy from Happy Chicks in Preesall, I think Garden Poultry in Frodsham also do them, though their business is up for sale so don't know if they are still trading ...you'll probably want somewhere nearer, though Happy Chicks do deliver apparently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dippy bird Posted February 15, 2010 Author Share Posted February 15, 2010 I have just spoken to Craeg Mhor and he has some in,so will nip there on Friday - I have had birds off him before -my Maud and Aggie,both are in great nick and lay really well. I am just hoping that I won't be tempted to get more when I see them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 I am just hoping that I won't be tempted to get more when I see them! Shall we start taking bets now?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellekatz Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 I am just hoping that I won't be tempted to get more when I see them! Shall we start taking bets now?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Shirl Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 I am just hoping that I won't be tempted to get more when I see them! Shall we start taking bets now?! OMG she will never make it out of there without a box full of chooks. Better start building another coop my girl. Make sure you are outside the kitchen door. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dippy bird Posted February 18, 2010 Author Share Posted February 18, 2010 Believe me shirl - I have loads of room in my coops-all nine decided ages ago that they were all sleeping in the smallest one! So I still have the big one to fill..... My OH said that I can't get anymore But,I'm not sure he'd notice a couple more girlies if I just sneaked them in while he isn't looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Shirl Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Believe me shirl - I have loads of room in my coops-all nine decided ages ago that they were all sleeping in the smallest one! So I still have the big one to fill.....My OH said that I can't get anymore But,I'm not sure he'd notice a couple more girlies if I just sneaked them in while he isn't looking. Of course he wouldn't. Stands to reason that the coop should not be left idle. xx After all that trouble it took to build it, and it's so beautiful. I think I had better stop there, I could go on of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dippy bird Posted February 18, 2010 Author Share Posted February 18, 2010 well I will be going in the morning.Will let you know how I get on...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Shirl Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 well I will be going in the morning.Will let you know how I get on...... Can't wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dippy bird Posted February 19, 2010 Author Share Posted February 19, 2010 well,I went with every intention of not buying any girls - I even let my nieces use my cat carrier so I wouldn't have any way of bringing amy home. Unfortunately Craeg had spare boxes,and look what jumped into them!!! Aren't they gorgeous?? I have hinted to my OH that I have a surprise for him when he gets home.lol His reply was NOOOOOOOOO MORE CHICKENS!! I am in soooo much trouble!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsquid Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Wow, they are beautiful! Stunning birds. I'd have taken them home too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilipCaldwell Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 i went to craeg mhor this afternoon aswell!got 1 bluebelle and 1 black rock they seem nice little birds, bit timid at the mo now I hope my edith takes to them!i have split my run into 2 with bamboo to avoid fighting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dippy bird Posted February 19, 2010 Author Share Posted February 19, 2010 I have a wir,with two coops-one has it's own built in run,so thats where the new girls are.The big girls haven't even noticed that they are there ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Shirl Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 They are beauuuuuuuuuuuuutiful. I would not have been able to resist either. OH will just love them I'm sure. Off to give mine their evening meal. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Beautiful . Looks just like my Penny (who I think is gorgeous ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dippy bird Posted February 20, 2010 Author Share Posted February 20, 2010 Well my OH thinks they are gorgeous!! I told him I'd bought them for him as a late valentines pressie Our Hilda spotted them this morning-not reet chuffed!!! She was pecking at the bars on the coop that much that she actually got her beak stuck in them! The bluebells took absolutely no notice of her at all. Still yet to decide on names for them though- they are so pretty!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
