TAJ Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Now before I tell you what came home I need to explain (justify) my actions: 1. I just went into the Devon Traditional Breeds Centre, Crediton, Devon for a look yesterday; 2. Their winter sale which should have ended end of December had been extended to end of Feb; 3. Whilst I have 18 eggs in the incy to replace my one hen that died a few weeks ago, candling at 6 days didn't look good - particularly my wanted orps & silkies; 4. OH suggested I should have a couple of orps in the sales for my birthday; 5. It is my birthday today, so we called in on the way home; 6. I now have these in the garden : http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii49/TAJchicks/IMG_2584.jpg http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii49/TAJchicks/IMG_2585.jpg http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii49/TAJchicks/IMG_2587.jpg http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii49/TAJchicks/IMG_2588.jpg http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii49/TAJchicks/IMG_2589.jpg The Buff Orp is 5 months old, was the last of last year's hatches and has been living in a barn all winter. The black orp is 6 months, again left over from last year's hatching so was in the sale. I know orps are supposed to be laid back, so I am thinking of calling them Dilly & Dally - they need to be at home a few days before I get to decide on names. They really are big and still have plenty of growing to do. Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CluckyBucks Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 What lovely presents xx xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 They all look really good. Happy Birthday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grracee Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 they look really nice, orps are such a lovely breed. happy birthday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 pretty girls and Happy Birthday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 oooh Orpieliscious!!!! and happy birthday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 They are beautiful I was very impressed when I visited the Devon Traditional Breed Centre, its a lovely place for a visit and is well kept Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 they are lovely. Happy Birthday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Happy Birthday, what a lovely way to spend the day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Lovely girls and an excellent birthday pressie Happy Birthday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Oh goodness, what beauties. Lucky you, happy, happy birthday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 No need to justify your actions You were restrained coming home with only 2 Happy Birthday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAJ Posted February 21, 2010 Author Share Posted February 21, 2010 Thanks all - it meant a bit of hen juggling when we got back - bully Bella had been in isolation for 2 weeks in an eglu on her own. The new girls are now in that eglu and Bella is back with the others layers, but with new bumper bit fitted and the others sprayed with anti-pecking spray. They said it would be OK to integrate the new girls after a couple of days - whilst they are very healthy I have lice powdered them and worming them as a precaution over the next week, then I will take Bella out and put the new girls in with the 4 layers in the Cube - but make sure they are covered in antipecking spray before the move as a precaution. Of course if I didn't have 4 egg laying 'meat birds' in my 2nd eglu there would be plenty of room. They are just so pretty and even took themselves off to bed after spending a few hours eating/drinking and scratching around the pen. Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Aww, what beautiful looking girls, ya gotta love those Orps HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikey Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 You don't have to justify getting new babies to us!!1 Happy Birthday.........beautiful girls I love it at Devon Traditional Breeds Centre.....they have so much to choose from.....my brother lives nearby and I manage to persuade him every time I visit to go there (involves bribe with lunch in the cafe).......prob best I didn't know the sale was extended as there is def no more room at the inn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Shirl Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Lovely. Lucky you. Happy end to your birthday. Must have been a day to remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Belated HAppy Brthday, and congratulations. I fully understand the maths involved re the eggs. -1+18=0. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Belated Happy Birthday, what a lovely present Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAJ Posted February 22, 2010 Author Share Posted February 22, 2010 Belated HAppy Brthday, and congratulations. I fully understand the maths involved re the eggs. -1+18=0. That's chicken maths for you - it's a bit like creative accounting, though more interesting results Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 lovely girls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAJ Posted February 25, 2010 Author Share Posted February 25, 2010 So I have moved them around after dark tonight as I home for the next three days. Bully bella is back on her own in the eglu and the two new orps - who are bigger than the other 4 layers are coated in antipecking spray and with them in the cube. The others had bumper bits fitted at the weekend as a precaution so I will be watching them all closely for the next few days. The orps came from big mixed pens and Nick said it was fine to put them in with the others after a couple of days so I will see what happens. Certainly taking 3 months over intros last time didn't work so let's hope quick intros with the big bully removed will work. Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kit Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 gorgeous and happy birthday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Great present, good luck with the intros Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Lovely girlies Tracy Happy birthday too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
