jellyb100 Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 We finally got some chickens for our eglu! We got a Bluebelle (Doris), a light sussex (Mavis) and Aretha. I can't remember what she was - a sussex or rhode something but i can't remember what! Any ideas? She has a black tail and apparently lays a darker egg than the meadowsweet ranger (we were choosing between the two). They all seem happy and have had some corn as a moving in treat. They all seem to be getting on well - I was worried about lots of pecking but they have all given each other only the occasional peck on the beak. Doris is for some reason eating the hemcore - is this ok? will she stop?! She spent a bit of time alone in the eglu but had joined the others in the run for quite a while now. We are so excited! The cat has just ignored them which surprised me! Have a look at my photos...hope this works! http://www.flickr.com/photos/9009349@N06/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xChicken04x Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 hiya, what lovely chickens! i think the red one is a Rhode island red but iam not certain! iam very very very jealous! i think the hemcore is ok to eat she's probably just trying to work out whats food and what isnt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 Oh such beautiful chickens! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 its a suffolk blacktail, we have 2 of them. (hey - I know something, I can answer something - yay they are all lovely. happy new chookies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 They look beautiful Jellyb - congratulations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 What stunners! Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 Super pictures Jellyb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfrock Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 fab photos! Is the blacktail the same as the sussex star then? She looks very similar to my Bertha. I love this chook malarkey. Makes me want to have one of every breed (makes note to buy an enormous smallholding and a fair few cubes when that unexpected windfall materialises ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 Gorgeous girls! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellyb100 Posted June 16, 2007 Author Share Posted June 16, 2007 Thanks everyone! They took themsleves to bed this evening, one by one. I wanted to open the egg port and have a peek but thought i'd better leave them to settle in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marky mark Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 Gorgeous girls!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellyb100 Posted June 17, 2007 Author Share Posted June 17, 2007 They were very sleepy when I went to let them out this morning! They have obviously created a bit of interest as there were some muddy footprints in their winter shade....have to watch that one. Aretha is starting her 'i'm top chicken' campaign today. Just a little peck here and there and the evil eye! Doris doesn't seem fussed by it in the slightest and mavis is knowing her place! I hope it doesn't get any worse than that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
