jellykelly Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 Well I got my new hens today. A black cochin, a white cochin and a blue orpington. When I arrived at the farm, the black cochin was shown to me (held tightly by the owner) and then bundled into a box. I wanted a black and this was the only one she had. I then selected my white and the orpington. As the other two wer in great condtion (and the black appeared to be from the quick glance), I thought no more of it paid and left. When we got home and removed them from the boxes, the black cochin has a toe (the middle one) going off at a right angle. I called immediately but suprise surprise, the mobile is off. The hen appears to be ok on it - but still............... I'm not pleased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 My white cochin has wonky toes, we purchased her quite young and never really noticed it until she matured. It doesn't bother me or her to be honest, I think it's only a real problem if you are planning on showing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellykelly Posted April 5, 2010 Author Share Posted April 5, 2010 I've no plans to show her - I'm just really annoyed at myself for not looking. Also annoyed at her for deliberatly trying to hide it (I'm sure she did!) I checked everything in the others. It didn't strike me as odd that she boxed her and asked me to select which white one I fancied. I should have checked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcatz Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 Ah that's annoying. Keep trying to phone them. Would you take her back or try to get some money back? Edit: or just tell them off for hiding it? I would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 I can understand you being cross, she obviously knew what she was doing . But I reckon the little girl is lucky to have ended up with you, who will love her, wonky toe 'n' all . I've read of lots of hens with wonky toes who manage fine, so I'm sure you don't need to worry . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 I have a Silkie with a wonky toe, it adds to her charm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellykelly Posted April 5, 2010 Author Share Posted April 5, 2010 I don't know what'll I do yet. I'll decide when she answers the phone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 She probably knows that it is you calling. It was very naughty as there is no way that she wouldn't have known.She should have given your the option of whether you wanted her with her wonky toe or not. You may well have said yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 Naughty of the breeder, but tbh, unless you are planning to breed from the hen, and she is able to walk about happily, there should be no problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madchickenlady Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 My gold partridge pekin has not only a wonky toe, but also fused toes. She walks and perches fine I didn't notice when I bought her (all the feathers ), but as I'm not breeding or showing her its not a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
half dozen Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 Dont worry Ive got wonky toes and Im still well loved and have a happy life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saronne Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 Dont worry Ive got wonky toes and Im still well loved and have a happy life Seriously, though, I've got a Legbar with a wonky toe, and she's absolutely gorgeous and lays the prettiest blue eggs. Saronne x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellykelly Posted April 5, 2010 Author Share Posted April 5, 2010 I am reassured a little now. I'm just peeved that the lady was not honest and clearly tried to hide the toe thing. Heather (wonky toe) has not moved from the side of the other cochin and appears to want to be in contact with her at all times (nice contact - no pecking). It seems a bit mean to ask to change her now. If the woman does ever return my call, she will be told off . It's a shame though, as I would have probably returned to her at a later date for more (she does have silver spangled hamburgs) - but not now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 Ask her for a partial refund. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 Angelina Legbar has wonky toes. She was born with straight toes but as she's grown they've gone wonky. It doesn't bother her at all, the same thing happened to her brother so I guess it's a hereditary problem and I'd never breed from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickyhazel Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 Wonky toes shouldn't affect her, so I would keep her if I were you but tell the lady off. If you know her address, you could write to her if she keeps not answering your calls. Or if you have her email, email her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txswanie Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 i also have wonky toes, too much pointy shoe wearing in the 80's. I would keep her but give them grief and never buy anything from that farm again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollie333 Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 Hi, such a shame that people can be like that, if she just said, look, she has a problem with her toes.. some people.. desperate to get rid of her by the sounds? but if you want a refund, try calling her on a different phone (different number) or just turn up where you got her from. goodluck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellykelly Posted April 6, 2010 Author Share Posted April 6, 2010 I couldn't take her back now - she's lovely. I was watching them last night. The silly girls didn't know where to go to bed so the white cochin, who's currently twice the size of the black one, was trying to bury herself underneath the black one to go to sleep. T'was very cute. The two cochins appear to be the very best of friends, and to swap for one that maybe wouldn't be as 'pal-ly' would be horrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcatz Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 ahhh sounds lovely . Maybe the seller wanted them to go together and that's why she hid the toe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 I can understand you being cross, she obviously knew what she was doing . But I reckon the little girl is lucky to have ended up with you, who will love her, wonky toe 'n' all . I've read of lots of hens with wonky toes who manage fine, so I'm sure you don't need to worry . hear hear! I have wonky toes myself so I'd have picked her especially! Shame you're not closer as i'd take her off your hands if you don't want her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathybc Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 glad to hear you have decided to keep her; must admit I am a sucker for 'imperfect' animals.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 glad to hear you have decided to keep her; must admit I am a sucker for 'imperfect' animals.... Me too. I've always got the waifs & strays here that "Ooops, word censored!"ody wants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellykelly Posted April 8, 2010 Author Share Posted April 8, 2010 Four days on and I really feel that I have been sold a dud! Poor little thing looks like she's on deaths door. She'll only eat out of my hand, will not move away from the side of the other one and has the typical hunch of a sickling. Why me!! I'm beginning to wish I hadn't have been so hasty and had have had the patience to hang on for the reply from the other seller regarding her Brahma's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 That is a shame, and puts a whole new complexion on things. Being sold a hen with an imperfection is quite a different matter to being sold a sick one. I would speak to the dealer face to face and demand at least a refund. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
