witzend Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Meet the girlies: Here they are in the box before I let them 'move in' 1st there's SPLASH - blue splash bearded silkie - approx 7 weeks. Already eating out of my hand and letting me pick her up. By far the biggest and has let me tickle her and pick her up (although not without objection!) Then there's 'BUFFY' - buff rock - the smallest and approx 5 weeks. Also eating out of my hand Then there's 'DOTTY' - gold lace wyandotte. She's eaten from my hand but is not as confident as the 1st 2 And, finally, there's the yet un-named, but very pretty, partridge araucana. She's had a couple of pecks from my hand but, like Dotty, is a bit timid at the mo When they 1st moved in I didn't know whether or not they'd find the concession stand but they did a lot of scratching/pecking Then, after turning my back on them for 2 mins, they made their discovery WELCOME GIRLS! I think I'm going to enjoy chicken watching - so much better than the TV!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 They are lovely and look very healthy I do like Buffy but I have a real soft spot for buff Rocks Its tricky to sex Silkies and Araucanas though, lets hope the breeder really knows their stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witzend Posted June 24, 2011 Author Share Posted June 24, 2011 Cheers - I think we're safe with Ms Partridge..............her feathering is completely different to partridge males (her sibling was with her) - as they're much blacker The silkie is a little harder and I've my fingers crossed. The white one I wanted suddenly decided to change into a boy but, again, there was a darker blue in the pen with splash who's legs were far longer. Apparently there's a difference between leg length This said, if it starts crowing in a few weeks................I'll sadly have to return it and either do without or go down the road of introductions to keep 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Kitty Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 All lovely especially Buffy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlotta Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Oh they are gorgeous! Love the Partridge Araucana especially! And your run looks fabulous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witzend Posted June 25, 2011 Author Share Posted June 25, 2011 many thanks - the cleaning out this morning took a lot longer than 5 mins Mainly cos it's the 1st time and ESPECIALLY cos the Eglu is now on the floor rather than the table..................fingers crossed they'll learn to climb sooner rather than later!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pips_pekins Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Oh they are gorgeous! Love the Partridge Araucana especially! And your run looks fabulous! I agree karlotta Has the Araucana got a name yet? What about Patty the Partridge Araucana? Enjoy watching them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witzend Posted June 25, 2011 Author Share Posted June 25, 2011 I think she has. She's the one that seems to sing most so she'll be Cuna the Crooner!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 They're all very pretty (and cuddly looking!) . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutti Frutti Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Good job you're a long way away so I can't pop round for coffee. Your lovely girls are conveniently handbag sized! I'm sure Buffy could be snuck in, such a pretty girl, well done Lovely run too, your double ladder is pure genius How do you stop it from doing the splits and falling flat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffy chick Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 love the silkie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennym Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 They are lovely! I love the Araucana, she looks like such a lady! And they lay coloured eggs, don't they? (uh-oh, is this the start of morehens disease? HELP!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Silkie is my favourite too. Is it time for more pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 very pretty girls! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyripkim Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Love all your girls but especially little silkie. I have one that colour and she is such a sweetheart, a very gentle little girl. Your set up is fab too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witzend Posted June 25, 2011 Author Share Posted June 25, 2011 3 of 4 are now happy to eat from my hand and/or pick up but the wyandotte scoots off as soon as I move my arm to change position etc.........hope she'll settle soon, they're supposed to be friendly!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witzend Posted June 25, 2011 Author Share Posted June 25, 2011 LOL- Dotty has just found herself stranded on the table she must have flown up there! I went out with some mealworms, picked her up and gave her some on my knee.............may be we've bonded a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 You are doing great especially as they are so young. I was really cruel with my wyandottes. In the morning I took the food away before I let them out then the only food they were offered was from my hand so they had no choice really Meant I spent a lot of time on my knees but I know my place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witzend Posted June 26, 2011 Author Share Posted June 26, 2011 LOL - If I kneel down my duff knees won't let me get up!! I've put a green chair in so I can sit and feed a little more comforatbly - although I'm still doubled up leaning over to feed them!!! I finally managed to keep 3 occupied in my hand whilst stretching my other hand with a mealworm - SNATCH!!! Did this a couple of times and now all 4 are feeding out of my hand and allowing a little tickle!! I'm really pleased they seem to have settled.....long may it last!!! They do chirp a lot - I hope this is normal chatter ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
