Poached Egg Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 (edited) ...came home with a Gold Laced Orpington (to be named), plus a Dutch Bantam (Holly) and Lemon Cuckoo Pekin Bantam (Penny) for the kids AND planning to get a couple more girlies later in the year Our desired chicken shortlist is getting shorter for a change. So very different to the hybrids in temperament! (note to self - change signature later) Edited January 18, 2011 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Lovely choice, I bet they just jumped in your bag didn't they Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Photos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Photos? I second that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlotta Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Well done! It would be rude to look and not buy! Pics please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grracee Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Wow, they sound great! I agree, we need to see photos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chestnutmare Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Photos? I second that! I third it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poached Egg Posted January 15, 2011 Author Share Posted January 15, 2011 Absolutely - meant to promise photos tomorrow but OH came and nagged for help before it got dark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 OH's are such a nuisance aren't they. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sageandonion Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Congratulations on your new additions, looking forward to the pics. An orpington is on my wishlist, can I ask whereabouts you got them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Lovely, you didn't really think you could just look did you. Orp was top of my list and I have a little buff one she's gorgeous p.s. where's the pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Naughty girl . (Congratulations ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poached Egg Posted January 15, 2011 Author Share Posted January 15, 2011 The Girls came from Priscilla Middleton near Tonbridge, Kent, who advertises in the back of Practical Poultry magazine, but this may be a bit far for you. She was very helpful and knowledgeable with a good selection of breeds/colours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sageandonion Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Thanks for that - will have a look later to see how far it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poached Egg Posted January 16, 2011 Author Share Posted January 16, 2011 Arghhhh! (Runs around like proverbial headless ) OH has gone to work and I can't find where he put the camera mutter mutter Did get some photos and lots of quality time with all 10 girls today However two now sport purple combs following vicious, unprovoked attacks from evil oldie(s) (through the wire) We suspect it was one of the lower pecking order old girls from what we saw later, much the same as during 1st intros last year and are considering bumper bits. Having said this, they were mostly fine, though definite 'odd' moods from some of the oldies. Just for the record I was the restrained one. OH the previous week "I want a Jubilee which will be available later in the year as will the chook you are interested in, but lets go look now" and OH Saturday "lets take a box just in case" - there was only one way it could end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 ...came home with a Gold Laced Orpington (to be named), plus a Dutch Bantam (Holly) and Lemon Cuckoo Pekin Bantam (Penny) for the kids Just for the kids? Good on your OH for being so keen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MummyHen Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 I think Orpies are just wonderful I have two buffs, two lemons and one gold laced - they are wonderful characters - the gold laced is a little shy I just love the fluffy knickers they have If we had more room I'd go for a Jubilee or Lavender or Chocolate Can't wait for the pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna C Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Hi mummy Hen, couldn't agree more. Had ex-batts before and vet recommended orps. They are great and they make me chuckle everyday with their frilly knickere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poached Egg Posted January 18, 2011 Author Share Posted January 18, 2011 Photos at last - lots to make up for the delay!!! We let them out for some water and food in the conservatory for a bit while their quarters were put together. They didn't seem to mind! Holly - Dutch millefleur bantam (very chatty) Penny - (slightly muddy) lemon cuckoo pekin (chatty and thinks she's the boss) Louise - gold laced Orpington (very laid back but camera shy - need to get more unblurred pics of her) See we did let them outside! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chestnutmare Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 They are beautiful looking girls! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 They do look lovely! What a cute little pekin - I'm not surprised you came home with her! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Beautiful girls. Irresistible ! I particularly like Millfleur colouring. It seems to have the base colour of a traditional hen such as my Gran would have kept, but with the addition of beautiful extras Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MummyHen Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 So beautiful - just love the Orpi My gold lace is so timid - there’s no way she'd sit on my lap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 They're lovely. I love the Orp. She looks just like my Dipsy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grracee Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Oh my god, I love the gold laced orp!!!! I always wanted one of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
