craftyhunnypie Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 We are getting 2 new chooks next weekend. They are to be hubby's new layers. He's getting a Bovans Nira & a Magpie. Don't know what their names will be as yet, but I'm quite excited. He then wants some special pure ones at a later date. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 He'll get his eggs from them. Have fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted September 5, 2010 Author Share Posted September 5, 2010 I know they only seem to lay large too. We had a magpie before - she was beautiful. A right big typical farmyard lass with huge fluffy knickers & a taste for my fuschias! Rolo is a Bovans Nira I think. She was sold as a black rock, but is much more Bovans like. She is the oldest chicken we have...we got her 20th October 2007 at 18 weeks old. She occasionally still lays a whopper egg, but not that often. We love our chooks even when they go into retirement. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted September 11, 2010 Author Share Posted September 11, 2010 Today's the day! Just having brekkie then we are off to collect them. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercedes55 Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 I bet you are so excited, look forward to seeing pics of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted September 11, 2010 Author Share Posted September 11, 2010 I've had so many chickens now & hatched lots too. But I still get excited over the little things. First pip, first hatch, first egg, buying new chickens. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 Have a great day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue-DiamondChick07 Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 I've had so many chickens now & hatched lots too. But I still get excited over the little things. First pip, first hatch, first egg, buying new chickens. Emma.x Not just me then! Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
