SarahJo Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 At last got some pics today ... including 007, the Cockerel (Sussex). Also got a pic of the new puppy ... Belle, who is 8 weeks old ... soooo cute. . Sadly, the one chick who hatched last week has died, and none of the remainding 15 's are showing signs of life . Still plenty more opportunities, as 007 and the Leghorn fella are very popular with the ladies . Will post pics in Chickens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 Oh, gorgeous pictures Sarahjo...I love 007, he looks very in charge! How did the adopted flock come about then, and where do they all sleep at night?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 Great pics sarah what handsome boys they are Love the puppy too sooooooooooo cute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 What lovely chooks Sarah - sorry, but I missed the story about why they are adopted. 007 is a handsome chap with that glorious head furniture; how could they resisit him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 Lovely photos Sarah - shame about the eggs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 Great photo's. 007! What a boy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted September 21, 2005 Author Share Posted September 21, 2005 What lovely chooks Sarah - sorry, but I missed the story about why they are adopted .... I call them "Adopted" as I would love them as my own . When Pepper was poorly, I took Joe to a local farm to get top up eggs, and the lady offered me a job. So I help out once a week, and mess about with the hens and 's, and occasionally chase the dairy cows across fields when they need moving. . I do it as a help, rather than for the money ... and the boys love to go and visit, and ride the pony Rupert too. . So all in all, its a bit of fun for me, and a little pocket money, but also has perks for Ben and Joe, and I have a source of lime and free bark chip for my girls too. . They now have Belle the Pup, so another little bonus to the time I spend there, as she is adorable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 They are lovely Sarah! How do you manage to keep your boot empty when you go home! I'd take 007 home as a present for my ladies!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted September 22, 2005 Author Share Posted September 22, 2005 I'd take 007 home as a present for my ladies!! ... , he's a tad noisy Kate . Ben said he would like a cockerel .. then heard 007 yelling, and decided NOT. . Now if Bens mucking about, I'll threaten him with 007, coming to live in his room ..... not that noisy doodle doo he says. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 Bless! That's a good threat!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted September 23, 2005 Author Share Posted September 23, 2005 No more chicks to report ... sadly the only one which hatched died. Now the broody sussex is back with the flock, and we will have to wait to see if any others want to be mummies .... Hope so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 Thats a shame Sarah poor little chick........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted February 5, 2006 Author Share Posted February 5, 2006 WE HAVE CHICKS ........ sorry , forgot to post this 2 weeks ago .. but a broody Bluebell, is now Mum to a Bluebell looking chick, and a brown one . There is one more in the incubator ... and will see if it hatches, but 2 at this time of year is good I think. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 Hurrah for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 I missed this last week Fluffy little Bluebelles - how wonderful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 How cute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 WE HAVE CHICKS ...... Thanks for updating us on the adopted flock. How lovely, especially for those of us who can only dream about Blubelle chicks. I've only just seen this addition too. Maybe you wondered why no one was excited when you posted? Perhaps the forum had a blip, without marking the post as unread, just at that time..I certainly hadn't seen it. Work must be a pleasure sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 I certainly hadn't seen it - I don't usually miss anything in Nesting Box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 I'm sure a lot of threads get missed just because they don't have > at a certain moment in time. Not that I'm obsessed with trying to post on EVERYTHING..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 Course not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted February 12, 2006 Author Share Posted February 12, 2006 The chicks are now out with the "flock" but are really funny, staying with the motherhen. . Will try to remember camera next time ... though I am sure there will be many more in the spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
