daxigirl Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 So yesterday I had it all planned out and was going get some Quail to go in the rabbit hutch. Alas on closer inspection it looked like they were the wrong ratio of hims and hers or 2010 birds. So I contented myself with winning a cute little hutch/run combo the deadstock section (something a bit posher for the future Quail I thought). Soooo then I went to watch the bantam sale, not sure what came over me but my hand shot into the air at a couple of OEG bantam pullets, I was only watching you understand, and won them. They are the tiniest little things ever, utterly adorable, now ensconced in the spare room. Now this means I also get to keep the scrummy Brillo rather her going to my mums with her new chickies. Who needs Quail? (can't do pictures as I've broken my laptop and I am too stupid to make my I-phone go, Gggrrrrrrrrrr) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pips_pekins Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Soooo then I went to watch the bantam sale, not sure what came over me but my hand shot into the air at a couple of OEG bantam pullets, I was only watching you understand, and won them. They are the tiniest little things ever, utterly adorable, now ensconced in the spare room. Now this means I also get to keep the scrummy Brillo rather her going to my mums with her new chickies. Who needs Quail? (can't do pictures as I've broken my laptop and I am too stupid to make my I-phone go, Gggrrrrrrrrrr) Congratulations. Definitely agree, a much better choice than quail especially if you can now keep Brillo Do you mean they are tiny because they are still young, which would also explain why they are in your spare room?! What age do you think they are and have they got names yet? Can't wait to see photos - hope you are able to get your laptop working soon! Enjoy your new chickens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daxigirl Posted September 18, 2011 Author Share Posted September 18, 2011 My mum was a bit put out at not getting Brillo but I pointed out that she has got 2 silkie babies in her lot. I meant tiny as in that's as big as they're gonna get, I would estimate 12-14 weekish. One looks as if she's been a bit bullied with some baldy bits but that'll soon grow back. I was suprised how firm they were to handle, not sort of squishy like the pekins and orps. They are quite bold and ate out of my hand. I'm thinking of Cricket and Sparrow for names. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 OEG bantams can get stupidly tame as they are primarily a show bird. I love the females they are rock solid and because if their muscle and body heat they make good broodies apparently They sound lovely! Do keep them separate from the other youngster for a while just in case Are they dubbed? Just a caution that someone could sell dubbed males as females at that age Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pips_pekins Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Love the names. If they are only 12-14 weeks, there is a chance they will grow a bit more and fill out My Pekin is very squishy and having frizzle feathers doesn't help. She looks like a fluffy cushion on legs! When I got her, she was only about 11 weeks. She was quite an ugly little thing then but now she looks gorgeous. Your new girls sound lovely. How lucky that you were just there to 'watch' that auction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pips_pekins Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Tasha, my post just crossed with yours. Excuse my ignorance but what is 'dubbed'? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Birds that are dubbed have had their comb and wattles removed, originally done to prevent damage to fighting birds its still often done as a tradition thing it's quite common for a show strain of game birds to be dubbed more particularly the males though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daxigirl Posted September 18, 2011 Author Share Posted September 18, 2011 Nope they've got their little pale combs. Oh I should have said they're red pyle colour, so still got space for my elusive white chicken. They're in the spare room in an indoor rabbit cage just in case they're carrying anything. Shoud I try and diatom powder/worm them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 It's worth using the diatom, even if their owner took them parasite free to the auction they could have picked up something there I'd leave worming them till they have settled in The Pyle colourway is so pretty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pips_pekins Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Nope they've got their little pale combs. Oh I should have said they're red pyle colour, so still got space for my elusive white chicken. The red pyle colour is lovely. What is this 'elusive white chicken' you refer to? Birds that are dubbed have had their comb and wattles removed, originally done to prevent damage to fighting birds its still often done as a tradition thing it's quite common for a show strain of game birds to be dubbed more particularly the males though Gosh, I have a lot to learn. Thanks for explaining; never knew that this happened Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Congratulations, they sound a treat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daxigirl Posted September 19, 2011 Author Share Posted September 19, 2011 The white thing is that I keep looking for a plain white chicken don't really care what sort just a white one. I've got the name picked out and everything (Persil.) I even bought white pekin eggs but alas the sole hatchling from them is a lemon cuckoo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
