clootie Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 (edited) A friend of mine stuck his head in my kitchen window the other day (it was open at the time) and said he had some good news for me. "Oh really?" said I suspiciously. Turned out that he knew of someone looking to rehome a pair of Buff Colombian Brahmas or they would be sent to meet their maker. Now there I have a predicament as I really don't want a cockeral around my girls and I certainly wasn't planning to increase my flock any time soon. Do I say sorry, no can do and live with the guilt of them being destpached (he's good at laying it on thick is my friend) or do I say yes, I'll have them and add to the madness that is my life? Well, like the man from Del Monte, I said yes and Mr and Mrs Brahma duly arrived on Monday. Mr Brahma or Walter as he will be known, is humungus and is the softest big lump of chicken I have ever met. His missus is a little more apprehensive but will come round in time I'm sure. I plan to let them out today to meet the rest of the family - that should be interesting to say the least. I'm practising in the mirror to shake my head and utter the word "no" at the same time. Why do I find that difficult to do? Edited July 28, 2010 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercedes55 Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 They sound gorgeous, I have no idea what they look like, look forward to seeing some pics of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutti Frutti Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Oh dear I think you may have a condition that is triggered when you hear a word beginning with "chi" and ending in "cken". It results in a temporary interuption in your brain synapses affecting your nerve function and so causes your head to go up and down intead of side to side. Other effects include making the word "no" sound like Y.e.s There is no known cure, no matter how many times you try to overcome it in the mirror But what a lovely condition to have! Congratulations, piccies please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Fab news Clootie. I'd have called them Barack and Meshell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clootie Posted July 28, 2010 Author Share Posted July 28, 2010 That's way too clever for me!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Congratulations They sound gorgeous - I hope you fall in love with your cockeral-of-fate in the same way I did with mine. Now I wouldn't be without him/another one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clootie Posted July 28, 2010 Author Share Posted July 28, 2010 Presenting Walter and Daphne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavysqueak Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Seeing him I don't think you could refuse. He's beautiful! I have the same problem about saying 'no' to rehoming guinea pigs. I've been surrounded by many guinea pigs for years, but I haven't bought any myself for over 10 years! Nice to see that they have a good home now. XxX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Wow! He's I couldn't have said no - dad would though Brahma cockerels are so sweet, and they can't run very fast with their huge legs so kids can run + hug them easily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bexibex Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Wow, they are absolutely gorgeous - especially Walter - what a hunk! I know how hard it is to say no. I volunteer at a cat rescue charity and have fostered over 200 cats and kittens and could have kept every single one of them. Luckily I have a very sensible OH who keeps me on the straight and narrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Fab pics Clootie, very lucky Walter and Daphne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennydavies Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 WOW, they are both gorgeous I am in lurvvvve with the cool dude Walter and Daphne's fluffy knickers are to die for - I have an overwhelming desire to snuggle up to them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Wow. They are gorgeous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 They do make a lovely couple they both look healthy and well cared for, as you say, how could you refuse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Well done, they are fabulous . I just love the colouring, hope he is a quiet boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi-Hi Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 You are one lucky chicken lady! 1 for being able to keep the cockerel, 2 for having the space, and 3 being offered such beautiful birds for nothing! You've done well there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 They are so beautiful - such lovely colours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Ooooh they are lovely Cloots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Cloots - they are gorgeous. Walter is such a handsome fella, I hope your existing girls will accept having a husband Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Stunning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 See you in a couple of weeks then. Or not! Oh me loves Walter - what a handsome dude. Glad you chose Daphne for her name - it's a very nice name indeed (Enid was a bit bleh wasn't it ) Lovely birdies our little dumpling, you made the right choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffyfeet Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Crikey - what a gorgeous cockerel!! Definitely a Walter fan here - and Daphne is a bit of a looker too! How tall is he? Have you heard him crow yet - I was wondering if it would be a deep crow as I think that is a little easier on the ear. Well done you for taking them on. Dawn x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isabel Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Wow - what stunning chooks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Wow what beauties! I'm afraid Walter is going to win the ladies affections! What a stunner! You are extremely lucky to have such a fine looking cockerel. I imagine Walter's crow to be very deep & long drawn out - a bit like my big boy Boon's (cochin). Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
