tracyann Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Well, what an adventure I've had today... Went to the hatchery this morning, got the hybrid hen a beautiful Silver Sussex for the home which they are pleased with, but I came out empty handed. They had none of the hens that I wanted except one Barnevelder which didn't look its best, they had large fowl and bantam pullets of varying shapes and sizes, they didn't know which were which and what some of them were... However it was nice to see that on catching the SS, she was dusted in Diatom and her beak checked and had a general health check before we came away. I ended up phoning a local breeder (Andrew Wilson) who advertises in the various poultry magazines and went to his place and have got three gorgeous French Wheaton Marans and three gorgeous Welsummers, I got my pretties and all pure bred. He has also said he will lend me a broody bantum next year to try my hand at hatching my own or has suggested I wait til one of the girls goes broody and get some fertile eggs. They are still weaking and are 12 weeks old, still babies. Bless. I have no names for them yet. Just wanted to share it all with you!! I feel Morehens next year!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoice Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 They sound lovely. I'm possibly tempted by some pure breeds, what others did your chap have and where is he based? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henergy Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Photos ????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracyann Posted July 13, 2011 Author Share Posted July 13, 2011 Ha, ha, yes, I'm working on the photos, will let them settle in a bit before I pester them for photos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 What fun. Your girlies sound lovely. How many is your current count Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracyann Posted July 13, 2011 Author Share Posted July 13, 2011 What fun. Your girlies sound lovely. How many is your current count 12 at the moment. Ooops, how did that happen??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
