Guest Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 Porcelain, lavender, silver - barbu whatsit ) bantam Silkie baby Chamoise bantam Buff pencil tailed pekin bantam Black mottled and black frizzle bantam Buff orpington bantam And a buff miniature for which I can not find the photo - and also Plymouth Rocks - I nearly forgot Anyway - these are the parent bantams - my husband told me that I can have 2 more bantams. I don't do 'told' so I am getting 4. They are hatched and will grow up togethe whichever ones I choose so they will have sorted out their own pecking order - and when big enough will be joining my Pekin Bantams Which 4 would you choose. I definitely want the Buff Orpington bantam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisHapp Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 As a Pekin Bantam fan myself I adore that buff pencil tailed one! Gorgeous! Also would love, love, love a Buff Orpington Bantie. Ohhh, lucky you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 4 of each! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 Martin behave! It is hard enough to choose just 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xScrunchee Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 I'd have to go for the buff orpington too cos she's got a lovely fat bum. They all look gorgeous but the poor one with the big hairdo looks like she can't see through all the feathers-bless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 What a choice they are all lovely but my favs. are the Buff pencil tailed and the silkie..........Good luck with your choice you are so lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 My fave to look at is Buff pencil tailed pekin bantam Though obviously she could be a real moo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 Thanks. The Chamois parent does look a bit odd and I do wonder if they can see - I would have to read up on that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 Chamoise bantam You just have to choose this one!!!! Its Big Bird from Sesame Street and is sooooo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 Emma you are so right i used to love big bird......... Dilly you could always tie her hair back........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaime Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 Do they do as much choice in full sized hens? If so where do I get one from? I've sort of limited myself to one more when the Cube arrives. My ideal a blue egg layer - I like the Cotswold Legbar (But also a pencilled wyandotte) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 As a Pekin Bantam fan myself I adore that buff pencil tailed one! Gorgeous! Also would love, love, love a Buff Orpington Bantie. Ohhh, lucky you. Me too! Sorry to hear your news Dilly, some tears have been shed here for Freckles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 The chamois poland has a hairdo like my Dolly, it's brilliant, but rankly, they have trouble seeing and are always bumping into things I have to trim Dolly's hair, which rather spoils the splendid effect. Having an 80s wedge doesn't look right, and I'm not convinced that her eyesight is that good anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 I would choose the Orps or the Rocks - but thats cos I can't do the feathered feet thing (sorry, it gives me the heebie jeebies ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 (edited) Dilly said I don't do 'told' Good for you. Me neither! Someone said the other day on the forum "I am only allowed......." My jaw hit the floor and my eyes were out like chapel hat pegs..........I digress.........I am not so keen on the one wearing the posh hat....but the Buff Orpington Bantam is rather lovely! Sorry to hear about Freckle. Edited May 12, 2007 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 I definitely agree with the buff pencil tailed pekin - gorgeous! Plus the porcelain lavender silver barbu thingy - but I'd never remember all that! And the chamoise with the hairdo - my araucana is just like that, a bit scatty and definitely can't see where she's going, but a real character. Whichever you get they'll be gorgeous. Edited: just read about Freckles, so sorry Dilly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 (edited) Thanks for you message about Freckles - she passed quietly and painlessly in her sleep but still sad. Buff Orpingtons I have always liked and decided last year that this year I would get one - but a bantam variety. They are so docile, friendly, fluffy, and quiet, don't lay many eggs - suits us fine as we give ours away - and apparently don't dig big holes in the garden I will believe that when I see it. I need to get more bantams and to have just two little pekin bantams in a great big cube - well enough said! Edited May 14, 2007 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 She was such a little character Dilly, she will be missed. I can't wait to hear all about your plans when we see you at the end of the month. I've got some plans to tell you too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 Oooh do I have to wait that long? I can keep a secret - big time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 4 of each! He's such a bad influence isn't he!! Sorry to hear about Freckles - it's very sad. We lost our little silver-pencilled wyandotte bantam last week too. She slipped away peacefully in her sleep after becoming ill the week before. My daughter is keen to have two new bantams so we will be interested in the choice you make. Photos essential! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 I agree about the photos So far I am decided upon the Buff Orpington, and Buff Pencil tail pekin bantam - (so many buffs so need a bit of colour methinks ) "Ooops, word censored!"ody chose the black ones which was interesting. Still not decided on the other two yet. Here are the golden silkie miniatures which I could not download yesterday[/img] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 The chamois poland has a hairdo like my Dolly, it's brilliant, but rankly, they have trouble seeing and are always bumping into things I have to trim Dolly's hair, which rather spoils the splendid effect. Having an 80s wedge doesn't look right, and I'm not convinced that her eyesight is that good anyway. Same here with my Poland bantam,Floss. She looks terribly tatty most of the time,but is gorgeous if she is having a good hair day (but we know how rare those are,don't we Ladies ) A Silkie will be useful if you want a broody in the future,& the Buff Orpington is a must have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenlass Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 Thanks for posting those pictures... as a new to chickens person I love looking at all the different breeds. Really wouldn't be able to chose a few of those as they are gorgeous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 I won't mind 'broody' as I know Silkies are prone to it. I will have a spare Eglu for any that are. With one nest at the moment in the Eglu, I find the broody hen whichever one it is, is really grumpy and growls at the others and will not give up her nest - so I have to lift 'her' off and put her outside to give any others room to lay. Once I know the eggs are laid, I will often shut the eglu door as my chickens have big pen and the door is open for them to freerange - so they have lots of hiding places in the garden if they want to be broody and grumpy, without taking it out on the others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 Good choice with the two Buffs. Maybe a Chamoise, they look so cool, I'm sure your grandchildren would love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
