The Dogmother Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Well I have two new girls with a third on the way, in fact I've had them for about a month but just haven't got around to taking any photos Meet Bunty the chocolate wyandotte bantam And her friend Violet the cuckoo marans bantam They are getting along famously and are soon to be joined by a bantam araucana. Not to be left out, the big girls asked for their photos to be taken (although some of them wouldn't keep still ) Front row; Patience (from last year’s hatch), Sadie (who is moulting badly) and Dizzy. Jude the Ancona at the back Prudence (German Langshans Bantam) taking her turn at the front – she’s really gorgeous but hard to get a photo of as she moves so fast. In the middle is Betty, my Barnevelder (a 2006 hatchling) and then Patience on the right. Jude the Ancona, she’s a stunning bird and not a bad layer either Ruby-Chook had been dustbathing after I’d filled it up with woodash from the burner, so she looked like a ghost chicken. Still couldn't get photos of all of them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 They are lovely! Makes me want some more.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 16, 2011 Author Share Posted September 16, 2011 Thanks, they are 'insurance' as I have few oldsters which probably won't make it through another hard winter/moult. The 2 six year olds are rather fragile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Beautiful girls . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 I've met them and they are nice I like Bunty the best! Thinks me wants a Choc 'Dotte or Pekin next year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 now thet are cute!! me wants a choc dotte next year too lewis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 I agree, the chocolate one is very pretty. I had a chocolate Silkie except that after her moult she became black Actually all your girls are stunning but my favourite colourwise is Jude the Ancona. I'm Is that what is called 'splash' colouring? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 16, 2011 Author Share Posted September 16, 2011 I'm not sure if it's technically 'splash' or not CC - the end of each feather has a diamond shape of white on it, they are quite precise. I understand that the white element increases as the bird ages and this has certainly been the case with Jude. Almost all of them are rejects from show breeders, I'm not into showing so I don't know much about breed specs, you'd have to ask Tasha about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyhole kate Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 There all lovely I have some oldies that I am not sure will be here in spring you have certainly given me some new breeds to consider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Is that what is called 'splash' colouring? Its called mottled Lovely pics, I havent seen Patience as a grown chook before, isnt she lovely? They are ALL lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 16, 2011 Author Share Posted September 16, 2011 Thanks for the technical term Tasha Prudence is my favourite at the moment... well, when she's not moulting that is. Her black plumage has green and purple iridescence to it and she has big dark eyes. She's one of a trio that follow me around everywhere and are always into what I'm doing. Patience is very striking and her feathers each have a copper coloured vein, shame that she's dim really Next time you visit Tasha, you'll have to come in daylight to see them properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 They are gorgeous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moochoo Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Beautiful new girlies. We don't see anywhere near enough photos of your flock. Fantastic to see all your Bantam Babes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppy ben grace Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 They are all beautiful you lucky thing! I am so , i have come to the conclusion you can never have enough hens!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Smashing variety of girls DM but I also desire your new wyandotte Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 They are all lovely Clare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 17, 2011 Author Share Posted September 17, 2011 Beautiful new girlies. We don't see anywhere near enough photos of your flock. Fantastic to see all your Bantam Babes I know, i never seem to have my camera on me when I'm out in the garden and the phone is useless, will have try harder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Wow, they're so nice! I love Ruby Is she usually black and white? I love the ghost look! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zakjon-98 Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 great pics! I love your langshan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Pudding Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 They are all lovely but I too will admit to wanting a chocolate dotte! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Oh they are all gorgeous but im loving Patience, shes stunning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 17, 2011 Author Share Posted September 17, 2011 Hi Sam. Yes, she's usually a stunning black and white, which made the 'faded ghost look' even more funny. She's a silver laced wyandotte from an old boy called Fred who lives (or lived) near Reading. It's a favourite breed of mine and we've always had one called Ruby in our flock - a sort of tradition Chick wiggle, Patience is a gold laced wyandotte from a hatch I did last year, the eggs were from Redwing's birds and the chocolate wyandotte is one of her pullets from this year; she's not show standard but that doesn't bother me. I'll take some more photos when they're done with moulting and back to their usual splendour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Lovely girlies! Bunty is my Mary's long lost twin! Mary is probably about 25 weeks old now and showing very little signs of a comb... the three other banties I got at the same time are much more developed in the face furniture department. Are wyandotte banties just slow to mature in general? At the moment, she just has a very wide centre parting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnandkymberley Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Dogmother, what breed are all your hens? they really have the wow factor!!! i want to jot down the breeds so next time when i get hens, i am going to get some like that!!!! how much would i have to expect to pay for one? i am not looking to buy more hens for a few years but just as a guideline!! Would really appreciate if you could give me that info xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnandkymberley Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 I wasnt too clear in last message! the breeds of the big girls not the bantams xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
