3.6m Omlet Chicken Run for sale, Brand New in Boxes, Milton Keynes (MK19)

[witzend]

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!!!

[Redwing]

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!

[witzend]

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

[Chicken Kitty]

All lovely especially Buffy

[karlotta]

Oh they are gorgeous! Love the Partridge Araucana especially! And your run looks fabulous!

[witzend]

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!!!

[pips_pekins]

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.

[witzend]

I think she has. She's the one that seems to sing most so she'll be Cuna the Crooner!!!

[Ain't Nobody Here]

They're all very pretty (and cuddly looking!) .

[Tutti Frutti]

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?

[fluffy chick]

love the silkie!

[jennym]

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!)

[Plum]

Silkie is my favourite too. Is it time for more pictures

[beach chick]

very pretty girls!

[mollyripkim]

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

[witzend]

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!!

[witzend]

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

[Plum]

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

[witzend]

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 !