craftyhunnypie Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 We are going to get an Ancona in a bit! Hubby has wanted one for soooo long. The place has also got barnevelders & bantams. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve the Gas Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Wonder how many he will come back with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
migsy Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 I've got one of those. Lovely looking bird. Very timid and flighty though. I just want mine to lay an egg Where are you getting it from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted October 31, 2010 Author Share Posted October 31, 2010 We've got her from a breeder near Congleton. She is lovely - approx 18 weeks. We have introduced her to the others with an Araucana, we've been wanting to put in with the others for some time. The Araucana ( Betty Boop) went along the balcony of the shed, pecked 2 of the older ladies & jumped on the perch between them. Annie the new Ancona went into a nest box. Whether she too will go on the perch, I don't know - hubby will look a bit later no doubt. She's got brilliant yellow legs & didn't mind being held. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Wheres the photos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted October 31, 2010 Author Share Posted October 31, 2010 All tucked up sorry. Tomorrow I'll get hubby to take pics of Annie the Ancona. ( such original naming from hubby). Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Doughnut, my Ancona, was a bit vocal so she went to live at my friends stud farm. She utterly adores him and follows him around like a lost puppy She also has a naughty habit of roosting in trees and taking herself off for a wander Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
migsy Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Margo my ancona once perched on the washing line. She was very wobbly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 am I the only one thinking of the comedienne Ronnie Ancona?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted November 2, 2010 Author Share Posted November 2, 2010 Hmm Annie the Ancona flew up on the shed roof today & enjoyed the view. She was also hard to catch at bedtime & was looking up at the trees. At least she's not being picked on. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Never a dull moment with an Ancona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 They are lovely Emma - I have an Ancona Bantam, she's very affectionate and follows me everywhere in the garden. As they moult and get older, they have more white speckles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
migsy Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 am I the only one thinking of the comedienne Ronnie Ancona?? Nope! I thought that Ronnie would be a good name for an Ancona but I thought of it too late. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted November 2, 2010 Author Share Posted November 2, 2010 Hmm she was busy weeding the drive for me when I got back from doing the posting. She then followed me round the back & met the other flocks of chooks - very sweet - not too keen on being caught though. She'll get better when she comes into lay. I can see she will be a comedy chook. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
migsy Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Are Anconas likely to get bulllied? My parents are looking after my chickens at the moment and they tell me that Spike, the Speckledy, who they have renamed "Bully" headbutted Margo's (the Ancona) egg out of the eglu. It landed on the lawn. They saw her do it! They have renamed Margo "Snowflake" as well. Margo also has to go into the eglu early to avoid being denied entry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BocBoc Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Snap! I got my Ancona bantam (called Bobbins) on Sunday. She's a timid little thing but seems to be settling in well. I have read up on how flighty they can be so I'll be interested to see how she gets on - we don't have any trees in our garden but we do have low walls and a shed Love the name you've chosen....! They are lovely looking birds, you made a good choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Mine is a very assertive girl and cuddly too. I wouldn't worry too much, they'll work it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
