tasr12 Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Picked up 3 hens today although in the rush have forgotten the 3rd type!!! 1x Sussex Star, 1 x Maran (poss Cuvee) and the 3rd an all white but slightly creamy hen closely related to a Rhode Island Red. Anyone have any suggestions on what it is, I'll probably remember when I read it. Does everyone close their Eglu door at night, presumably as it warms up a bit of air won't do them any harm? (Obviously the run door is closed!!) Thirdly after their short transit and rehoming any tips on when to expect some eggs or is it a case of how long is a piece of string?!!! They are all point of lay and seemed more than happy scratching around the garden today. Thanks in advance, T. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Legs? Mine all had legs when they arrived. Just kidding. Could your mystery hen be an Amber Link or an Amber Star? I always leave my Eglu doors open, but it is a good idea to make absolutely certain that the run is well weighed down, and that nothing can burrow in from outside. As your hens are at Point of Lay, I would guesstimate that they will be laying pretty soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Are you having a funny moment Egluntyne Congratulations T, where did you get them from then we can look and guess? well maybe. My first hens were point of lay and it was about a month before they laid. The latest two were point of lay and I waited 3-4 months I close mine up at night because there have been stories of foxes reaching in to chickens roosting near the wire. Lots of people don't close the door and their girls are fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tasr12 Posted March 16, 2010 Author Share Posted March 16, 2010 They came from Race Farm Poultry....pretty helpful. Don't think she's an Amber Link. How do you upload a photo? I also purchased some Organic Omlet Chicken Feed, what else should I add to their diet for some decent laying other than grit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tasr12 Posted March 17, 2010 Author Share Posted March 17, 2010 (edited) Here's our question mark if anyone can enlighten us on the breed?!! (And if the photo works) Thanks Edited March 17, 2010 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Are you having a funny moment Egluntyne No....well, probably.. The post origianally asked when could they expect some legs. They look like my White Stars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcatz Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 White leghorn or white star? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tasr12 Posted March 17, 2010 Author Share Posted March 17, 2010 The one in the back ground with a grey neck is a Sussex Star it was just the all white/cream one which escaped my mind. Leghorn could be a good call? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 also looks like my Coral that I had, she laid a cream egg, (not chocolate sadly ) but white stars/leghorns lay white. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tasr12 Posted March 18, 2010 Author Share Posted March 18, 2010 1st egg from our question mark this morning...very pleased! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 what colour was it?? that will help answer your question.. brilliant white?? off white??? brown?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 floppy comb so could be a white star - leghorn heritage and will lay white eggs Amberlee/Amberlink/amber star are very similar sometimes having cream feathers not white or sometimes with brown patches, they ahve a Rhose Island Red heritage and will lay tinted brown eggs All lovely what ever they are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tasr12 Posted March 18, 2010 Author Share Posted March 18, 2010 It was a light brown egg if that helps?!! Like a previous post said, just pretty happy regardless!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tasr12 Posted March 19, 2010 Author Share Posted March 19, 2010 Mystery solved, our layer is an Amberlink! Now that she is laying, what sort of frequency should we expect? Hopefully the other 2 will start feeling the pressure to perform?!!!!!! Whatever we have three very different characters, that said they have all decided that it's much better to free range during the day than stay in the Eglu! The plan was always put them back in the run when we are out given our local urban foxes. But the protestations when I finally managed to get one back in yesterday lunch time lead to them enjoying their freedom for the afternoon. Just hope they are quick enough! Thanks for all the tips. T. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C&T Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Mystery solved, our layer is an Amberlink! Now that she is laying, what sort of frequency should we expect? Hopefully the other 2 will start feeling the pressure to perform?!!!!!!Whatever we have three very different characters, that said they have all decided that it's much better to free range during the day than stay in the Eglu! The plan was always put them back in the run when we are out given our local urban foxes. But the protestations when I finally managed to get one back in yesterday lunch time lead to them enjoying their freedom for the afternoon. Just hope they are quick enough! Thanks for all the tips. T. Treats are normally a great way of getting them back in the run. Meal worms, or any other favourate, for ours certainly are a sure fire way of getting them in their run, and safe from foxes. Don't under estimate foxes, they are clever things and can make the most of any opportunity, however small! ANd chooks will try and wrap you around their beaks - they are great at making you feel guilty! Don't always give in to them - they are great little actors!! (I sometimes think some of the soaps would be greatly improved with a few chook actors in the lead roles!) Enjoy them - and your eggs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickyhazel Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Ours will do anything for grapes. Congratulations on discovering the type! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
